Kaufmann’s Thumbprint Cookies – A Bakery Classic! If you grew up near Kaufmann’s Bakery, you probably remember their famous thumbprint cookies. These soft, buttery cookies are rolled in sprinkles or nuts and topped with rich buttercream frosting. They’re nostalgic, beautiful, and absolutely delicious. Now, you can make them at home! Below, I’ve included both the…
Sweet Potato Pecan Cheesecake This sweet potato pecan cheesecake is the perfect mix of creamy cheesecake, spiced sweet potatoes, and crunchy pecan topping. The ginger snap crust adds a warm, sweet base, making it a dessert to remember. Ingredients For the Crust: 1½ cups crushed ginger snap cookies ½ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons melted…
Homemade Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Pecan Topping This homemade cheesecake is rich, creamy, and topped with a delicious salted caramel pecan sauce. The graham cracker crust pairs perfectly with the smooth filling, making it a dessert that everyone will love. Ingredients For the Crust: 2 cups graham crackers, crushed 1 stick butter, melted 6 tablespoons…
Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe Making homemade egg noodles is simple and rewarding. They taste much better than store-bought noodles and go perfectly in soups, like chicken noodle soup. If you’ve never made noodles before, don’t worry—this recipe is easy to follow! Simple Homemade Egg Noodles Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt…
Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe: Better Than Store-Bought! Introduction This homemade pizza sauce recipe comes from Ashleigh Jaima Osborne, and let me tell you—it’s a game-changer! The rich aroma of garlic, basil, and simmered tomatoes fills the kitchen, making it impossible to resist sneaking a taste. Once you try this flavorful, perfectly balanced sauce, you’ll never…
Marcella Carpenter’s Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe A Comforting Classic Passed Down Through Generations Few dishes bring as much warmth and nostalgia as a steaming pot of homemade chicken and dumplings. This recipe, lovingly shared by Marcella Carpenter, is a true testament to tradition, patience, and Southern home cooking. Made with hand-rolled dumplings, rich homemade…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake There’s something truly comforting about the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s rich, indulgent, and always seems to bring people together. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is no exception. With its fudgy chocolate cake base, creamy peanut butter swirl, and generous topping of Reese’s peanut butter cups and…
Homemade No-Sugar Ketchup: A Fresh, Flavorful Alternative Why You’ll Never Go Back to Store-Bought Ketchup The first time I made my own ketchup, I had an epiphany—why did I ever settle for the store-bought stuff? This homemade version is tangy, rich, and full of deep tomato goodness, with none of the added sugars or artificial…
Southern-Style Drop Biscuits in a Cast Iron Skillet Ain’t nothin’ better than a warm, buttery biscuit straight from the oven! These from-scratch drop biscuits are about as Southern as it gets. Fluffy on the inside, golden and crisp on the outside, they’re perfect for soppin’ up gravy, slatherin’ with butter, or enjoyin’ all by themselves….
Traditional Apple Slab Pie with Cornflake Crust and Powdered Sugar Glaze There’s something special about an old-fashioned apple slab pie that brings back warm memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals. This recipe, gifted to me by my mother-in-law, has remained untouched because perfection should be left alone! Featuring a unique cornflake crust and a…
