This category include classic baked goods like pies, cakes, cookies, bread, and muffins.
Savory Cheddar Buttermilk Scones with Garlic and Parsley There’s something undeniably comforting about freshly baked scones, especially when they’re infused with savory flavors like sharp cheddar, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley. These cheddar buttermilk scones are a delightful twist on the classic, offering a rich, savory taste that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Slice them…
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…
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…
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…
Homemade Chocolate Meringue Pie: A Classic Family Recipe Introduction A homemade chocolate meringue pie is the perfect balance of rich, velvety chocolate and light, airy meringue. The flavors are nostalgic, bringing back memories of family gatherings and homemade treats. This recipe is straightforward, yet it delivers bakery-quality results. If you love classic desserts, this one…
Caramel Apple Cake Recipe: A Sweet Taste of Homemade Comfort Introduction There’s something truly magical about the combination of apples, cinnamon, and caramel—especially when baked into a rich, moist cake. This caramel apple cake recipe is a personal creation that turned out even better than I imagined! With layers of tender apples, a buttery brown…
Pina Colada Creme-Filled Cupcakes: Tropical Party Dessert Hakuna Matata blared from my kitchen speaker as I whipped up these absurdly tropical cupcakes for our church bake sale. My grandson peered over the counter, giggling at my flour-dusted dance moves. “Are you having fun over there, Grandma?” he asked. Reader, I was—because baking should be joyful, messy,…
