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.
Horehound Candy – Bittersweet and Straight from the Hills Horehound candy is one of the oldest herbal cough drops still made today. While it’s not everyone’s favorite flavor, it’s a cherished Appalachian remedy that’s stood the test of time. This bittersweet treat filled every home medicine cabinet—long before menthol lozenges or synthetic syrups became the…
Sassafras Tea – A Sip of Appalachian Tradition If you ever spent a chilly morning in the Appalachian hills, there’s a good chance you’ve sipped a cup of sassafras tea—that earthy, reddish brew made from the roots of the sassafras tree. It’s a drink with deep roots (literally and culturally), passed down through generations of…
Eggs à la Goldenrod – Classic Creamy Breakfast Recipe Now, I don’t like to start a breakfast debate, but eggs à la goldenrod might just be the most underrated comfort food out there. If you grew up in the South or had a grandma with a vintage cookbook, you might already know this dish. Creamy…
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (Just Like Grandma Made!) If your granny ever pulled a bubbling casserole dish out of the oven that smelled like pure love, then you already know the magic of poppy seed chicken. This dish right here? It’s creamy, cozy, and topped with a buttery golden crust that’ll have you scraping the…
Pumpkin Crumb Muffins in Cast Iron – Easy Fall Recipe Bake the coziest pumpkin crumb muffins right in your vintage cast iron pans! This fall favorite is soft, moist, spiced just right, and topped with buttery crumble and optional maple icing. Whether you’re using a classic Wagner muffin pan or a Griswold #3 skillet, this…
🌀 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,…
