Southern Creamy Pralines

Ingredients: This is a very old family recipe 3 cups sugar 1 cup whole fat buttermilk 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups of pecans Instructions: Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and salt in a very large pan (it will foam considerably when soda … Read more

THROW TOGETHER MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 30mins | Total: 35 mins | Servings: 4 | Yield: 4 servings I believe that Mexican Casserole has the most delicious layers of cheese, ground beef, sweet corn, egg noodles, and more. This Throw Together Mexican Casserole is perfect for dinner, or any time you want. What is the best … Read more

Corn Fritters

Nothing puts a smile on a Southerner’s face like deliciously crisp golden corn fritters fresh out of the fryer. This recipe is undeniably simple and oh-so tasty. With less than 10 ingredients, corn fritters are the perfect choice for a scrumptious and last minute side dish. This recipe came to us from Lynne Weeks in … Read more

KFC ORIGINAL SECRET CHICKEN RECIPE

KFC Original Recipe Chicken has been a huge part of my childhood. As a kid my aunt would walk me home from school and we would stop at the KFC that was a half a block from my school. We’d share chicken and a strawberry parfait they used to sell. Unlike the Pioneer Chicken that … Read more

How To Make Broccoli Cheese Soup?

EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE I over-bought on the broccoli a few weeks back and it was in the middle of “Storm-Watch 2017” here in Southern California that I had this sudden craving for Broccoli Cheese Soup. Could be that I had no desire to leave my house while it poured rain and hail for … Read more

Weight Watchers Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Everyone loved this recipe. It was extremely easy. It also is very low fat. Next time I would eliminate the powder and use fresh chopped garlic and ginger. I did not marinate the pineapples with the raw chicken (that didn’t seem safe to me). I put the onions, chicken and pineapple on separate skewers. Chicken … Read more

CROCKPOT HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Ingredients: 1 Can Crushed Pineapples 1 Cup BBQ Sauce (Doesn’t have to be Hawaiian-Style, Honey BBQ Sauce would also be fine) 2-4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (Or however many you need for your family). Directions: 1. Mix together BBQ Sauce and Pineapples together in bowl. 2. Place chicken in Crock Pot 3. Pour mixture over chicken … Read more

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE

This cranberry orange cake is the Winter version of my lemon raspberry cake. It’s bright, vibrant, and absolutely beautiful. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs zest of one orange – about 1 tablespoon juice of an orange 1/2 cup … Read more

FAMOUS RED LOBSTER SHRIMP SCAMPI

What You’ll Need 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped… 1 1/2 cups white wine, I use chardonnay 1/2 fresh lemon, Juice only 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup softened butter 1 tablespoon parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese How to Make It Heat cast … Read more

PECAN TARTS

Anyone planning to make pecan pies this Thanksgiving? Well if you’re looking to save a bit of time, and still make a total crowd-pleasing dessert, allow me to recommend these adorable little Easy Mini Pecan Tarts! Ingredients 1- 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 stick of margarine or butter, softened 1 C. flour Dash of … Read more

Layered Apple Pork Chop Bake

Many people who describe dinner to be boring are stuck with recipes they have had for ages. They do not look forward to dinner time because they definitely know it is the same old recipes they have always prepared. Most times, they end skipping dinner because they cannot think of anything interesting and healthy to … Read more

Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter- room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup maraschino cherries-chopped(spread cherries on paper towel to drain well or you can use dried maraschino cherries) 2/3 cup chocolate chips Instructions Mix flour and salt, set aside. Cream 1 cup unsalted … Read more

5 Minute White Chocolate Caramel Pecan Fudge..

Ingredients 1 can Sweetened Condensed milk, 14 ounces 1 bag white chocolate chips ½ tsp vanilla 4 tbsp butter 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup caramel sauce Caramel Sauce 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla pinch of kosher salt How To Make Caramel Sauce In … Read more

Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy

Lord have mercy…there are just some meals that are the epitome of southern comfort food like hamburger steak and gravy! I grew up eating this meal alongside mashed potatoes or rice, sweet peas, dinner rolls, and ice cold sweet tea. It’s not the most photogenic dish but ahhh…the good ol’ days! We had it several … Read more

Easy Bisquick Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls, so easy to make and no waiting for them to rise! Sundays are our slow day. Sometimes I never even get out of my PJs. Sundays are also one of the only days my family might get a good breakfast for breakfast, or close to that time. We have breakfast for dinner … Read more

Old Fashioned Chow-Chow

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, chopped 6 to 8 green or red tomatoes, chopped 6 medium bell peppers, chopped 6 large onions, chopped 2 hot peppers, chopped 3 cups sugar 5 cups white vinegar 1/4 cup salt or pickling salt Instructions: Put all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and … Read more