🍊 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…
Peanut Butter Poke Cake in Cast Iron – Old-Fashioned Southern Comfort If you’ve never sunk your fork into a warm slice of peanut butter poke cake, let me tell you—you’re in for something truly special. This isn’t just a cake. It’s a hug in dessert form, rich and gooey with sweet peanut butter sauce soaking…
Secret Ingredient Chili with Chocolate – Rich, Bold & Unexpected Okay, hear me out—chocolate in chili isn’t as wild as it sounds. In fact, once you try it, you may never go back. Think of this like a Southern twist on mole: rich, layered, just a little mysterious. And no, you won’t actually taste chocolate….
Creamed Peas and Potatoes – Old-Fashioned Southern Comfort If you grew up anywhere near a garden in the South—or especially in West Virginia—you already know the magic of creamed peas and potatoes. It’s one of those humble dishes that makes you pause after the first bite, because somehow, it tastes just like home. This…
Buttermilk Biscuits with Self Rising Flour – Quick, Easy & Fluffy There’s something comforting about waking up to the smell of warm, fluffy biscuits baking in the oven—especially when you’ve found a recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious. This recipe for buttermilk biscuits with self rising flour is a gem I spotted recently,…
Easy Cast Iron Biscuits – Southern Breakfast for Dinner Let’s go ahead and settle this: breakfast for dinner just hits different. There’s something about buttery homemade biscuits, creamy gravy, salty ham, and a runny fried egg that brings you straight back to grandma’s kitchen—or maybe a cozy Sunday evening in your own. These easy cast…
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…
Homemade Maple Bar Donuts (Long Johns) – Easy Yeast-Raised Treat If you’ve ever walked into a bakery and been drawn to those long, golden donuts with shiny maple icing, you’ve met the mighty maple bar donuts—also known as the beloved Long John. These rectangular, yeast-raised donuts are soft, fluffy, and slathered with sweet maple glaze….
