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.
🌀 Giant Cinnamon Roll Recipe – Easy Cast Iron Favorite If there’s one thing that makes a brunch table feel extra special, it’s a fresh, gooey cinnamon roll. But this isn’t just any roll—it’s a giant cinnamon roll recipe baked golden in a cast iron skillet, drizzled with warm coffee-maple icing. And yes, it’s every…
🍳 Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole – Easy & Cheesy Bake If you’ve never made a sausage hash brown breakfast casserole, let me introduce you to the ultimate weekend breakfast. It’s warm, cheesy, hearty, and tastes like comfort in every bite. I usually made this in a casserole dish, but the first time I used…
🍊 Orange Clove Pomanders: A Timeless Holiday Tradition There’s something magical about the aroma of oranges and cloves wafting through the air during the holiday season. It instantly transports me back to cozy winter evenings, where the warmth of the kitchen was matched only by the love shared among family members. One of the most…
Pickled Eggs with Beets – Old-Fashioned Appalachian Recipe Now, I know pickled eggs can stir up a little debate—some folks absolutely love ’em, others aren’t sure what to think. But if you grew up anywhere near the Appalachian Mountains, chances are you’ve seen a jar of these ruby-red beauties sitting on Granny’s counter. And once…
Homemade Biscuits – Easy Buttermilk Biscuits with White Lily Flour If there’s one thing every Southern kitchen should know how to make, it’s homemade biscuits. These are the kind that don’t require a rolling pin or fancy cutter—just a little love, a fork, and maybe a good attitude toward a messy counter. Now, I’ll admit,…
Buttermilk Pie Recipe – A Southern Classic Dessert If you’ve never tasted buttermilk pie, you’re in for a treat that feels like stepping back into your grandma’s kitchen. This custard-style pie has a silky, tangy filling with a hint of lemon and vanilla, nestled inside a flaky crust. It’s one of those “desperation pies” that…
Southern Wilted Lettuce Salad (a.k.a. Kilt Lettuce) – Step-by-Step with Bacon and Love Now listen—there are some dishes you can’t improve upon. You just honor them, make them with care, and pass them down like the treasure they are. This wilted lettuce salad, also known as kilt lettuce or simply lettuce and onions, is one…
Blueberry Upside-Down Cake – A Cast Iron Skillet Classic with Buttermilk Some recipes come with a little more love baked into them. This blueberry upside-down cake was one of those treasures tucked into a box of handwritten cards from my grandmother. The kind of recipe that doesn’t come with perfect measurements or exact times—but always…
Candied Walnut Pineapple Upside-Down Cake – A Sweet & Crunchy Twist on a Classic If you think you’ve tasted every version of pineapple upside-down cake, let me stop you right there. This one’s different—and dare I say, better. We’re taking a retro classic and giving it the ultimate upgrade: candied walnuts. And trust me, they…
🥖 Soft and Fluffy Vintage Dinner Rolls (Checkerboard Recipe) If your grandma baked from the Checkerboard cookbook, you already know these rolls are the real deal. Now, I don’t like to start family debates, but when it comes to dinner rolls, everyone has their favorite: crusty vs. soft, sweet vs. buttery. But if you grew…
