A collection of morning favorites and early-day meals. This category features traditional breakfast recipes including hearty casseroles, homemade pancakes, and classic cast-iron skillet egg dishes.
Pumpkin Cookies from a 1979 Betty Crocker Cookbook From the 1970s Betty Crocker Cookbook This delightful pumpkin cookie recipe has been a family favorite since 1979, when I received the cookbook as a wedding gift. My daughter’s birthday is tomorrow, and although I usually bake her red velvet cupcakes, I decided to surprise her with…
Mom’s Green Jello Salad: A Sweet and Tangy Classic Some recipes aren’t just dishes—they’re pure nostalgia. For me, Mom’s Green Jello Salad is one of those special treats that takes me straight back to family gatherings, laughter-filled Christmas dinners, and my mom’s kitchen. I can still see her carefully pouring the vibrant green Jell-O into…
Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe: A Nostalgic Taste of Home Nothing brings back childhood memories quite like a rich, decadent chocolate pound cake recipe. For me, this cake isn’t just about the taste—it’s about summer breaks, mountain cabins, and teenage freedom. Growing up, my friend Ben and I would escape to Tipton Creek between Tellico Plains,…
Apricot Rolls Recipe: A Sweet and Easy Dessert These apricot rolls are the perfect combination of buttery dough and sweet fruit filling. Each slice is filled with golden swirls of homemade apricot filling, making them beautiful and delicious. This recipe is great for holidays, celebrations, or just a special treat. The dough is easy to…
Pecan Finger Cookies Recipe: A Classic Christmas Treat Nothing says the holidays like the aroma of buttery pecan cookies fresh from the oven. These pecan finger cookies are a timeless classic, perfect for Christmas baking or sharing with loved ones. With a rich, nutty flavor and a snowy coating of powdered sugar, they’re as delicious…
Homemade Divinity Recipe: A Classic Candy Packed with Pecans If there’s one candy that truly embodies holiday traditions and Southern charm, it’s divinity. This sweet, fluffy treat is as light as a cloud and melts in your mouth, with the perfect crunch of pecans to bring it all together. Whether it’s shared at Christmas gatherings,…
Best Chocolate Chip and Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe There’s something magical about biting into a warm, chewy cookie packed with chocolate chips and a hint of cream cheese sweetness. These cookies take the classic chocolate chip recipe to the next level with the addition of cream cheese chips, giving them a rich and unique flavor…
Grandma’s Lefse Recipe: Tips, Secrets, and a Taste of Tradition Lefse is more than just food—it’s a connection to our heritage, a labor of love, and a staple of family gatherings. Whether it’s piled high at holiday dinners or lovingly packed as a gift, Grandma’s lefse recipe has always been a symbol of tradition and…
Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Recipe: A Taste of Home and Comfort There’s nothing quite like Grandma’s chicken and dumplings recipe to take you back to cherished family meals and cozy afternoons in the kitchen. The aroma of a simmering pot filled with tender chicken, creamy broth, and soft, hand-rolled dumplings is the ultimate comfort food…
Perfect Macarons on Your First Attempt: A Beginner’s Guide There’s a certain magic about macarons. These delicate, colorful cookies are the epitome of baking elegance—and yet they’ve gained a reputation as one of the trickiest desserts to master. But here’s the good news: if I can learn to make perfect macarons on your first attempt,…
