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.
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…
🍲 Creamy Chicken n Rice – A One-Pot Southern Comfort Classic When the day’s been long, this is the pot you want on your stove. Creamy chicken and rice is one of those recipes that always brings comfort. It’s warm, filling, and made with simple pantry staples that turn into something magical when simmered together….
🍅 Tomato Mull – A Southern Hug in a Bowl Some foods feed your belly. This one feeds your soul. Let me tell you something, sugar—if you ever sat at the kitchen table with someone who loved you deeply, ladling up warm bowls of something simple and comforting, then you already understand what tomato mull…
Old Fashioned 10 Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe (Family Favorite Fudge Frosting) Get ready for a slice of pure nostalgia and chocolate heaven! This isn’t just any chocolate cake; this is the 10-Layer Chocolate Cake recipe passed down in my family, a true showstopper reserved for special occasions, or honestly, whenever a serious chocolate craving hits….
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…
