This category feature recipes that have been passed down through generations of a family, with stories and anecdotes about the family members who made them.
The Secret to Perfect Southern Pone Cornbread Now, I don’t like to start family debates, but we gotta talk about cornbread—specifically, a good old-fashioned pone of cornbread. Some folks call any cornbread a pone, but if you grew up in the South, you know a true pone is baked in a dish, golden brown, and…
Fluffy Homemade Biscuits – Easy Southern Recipe Nothing beats warm, buttery homemade biscuits fresh from the oven! These fluffy Southern-style biscuits are golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and incredibly easy to make. Whether served with sausage gravy, butter and jam, or alongside a hearty breakfast, this simple biscuit recipe is a must-have….
Easy Strawberry Trifle – A Perfect Easter Dessert Looking for a simple yet delicious dessert for Easter dinner? This strawberry trifle is a family favorite and is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Layers of soft yellow cake, creamy vanilla pudding, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped topping create a delightful combination. Plus, using…
Huckleberry Muffins – Soft, Fluffy & Bursting with Berries! When my 94-year-young neighbor, Miss Rita, asks for homemade Huckleberry Muffins, you don’t say no—you get baking! These muffins are soft, bursting with juicy berries, and topped with a bright, citrusy glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible. Whether you use huckleberries, blueberries, or even frozen berries,…
Traditional Polish Kopytka (Potato Dumplings) Recipe Polish cuisine is full of comforting, hearty dishes, and Kopytka (pronounced koh-PIT-kah) are one of the best! These soft, pillowy potato dumplings—nicknamed “little hooves” because of their shape—are Poland’s answer to Italian gnocchi. They are quick to make, require only a few simple ingredients, and can be served in…
Grandma’s Traditional Polish Babka Recipe (Authentic & Delicious!) There’s something magical about baking during the holidays, especially when it’s a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. This Polish Babka recipe is a beloved tradition in our family, originally brought to America by my Aunt when she immigrated from Poland. Soft, sweet, and filled with…
Southern Buttermilk Pie – A Classic Recipe You’ll Love Some desserts have a way of bringing back memories, and Southern Buttermilk Pie is one of them. This old-fashioned favorite is rich, creamy, and has just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of tang from the buttermilk. If you’ve never had buttermilk pie before,…
Great-Grandmother’s Caramel Rolls – A 1920s Family Recipe Some recipes are more than just instructions—they carry the stories, warmth, and traditions of generations before us. These Caramel Rolls come straight from the kitchen of Great-Grandmother Vienna Mack, an Oklahoma native from the 1920s. This cherished family recipe has been passed down and perfected over time,…
Kentucky Christmas Fruit Salad: A Family Tradition Fruit salad is more than just a simple dish—it’s a cherished tradition in many Southern homes, especially around Christmas time. This Kentucky Christmas fruit salad is a beautiful example of how food connects us to the past. We’re honored to share Jeff Roe’s family recipe, which has been…
The Best Homemade Biscuits: Flaky, Buttery, and Irresistible There’s nothing quite like a warm, flaky biscuit fresh out of the oven. Whether you’re slathering it with butter, drizzling it with honey, or serving it alongside a hearty breakfast, a good biscuit is pure comfort food. My scratch biscuits are unbeatable—tender, buttery, and perfectly golden brown….
