15 Best of 2015 Recipes from Cooking with K

15 Best of 2015,  a collection of recipes that topped the list of the most pageviews for 2015 on the blog.   It is time once again to reflect on your favorite recipes you have been so faithful to visit, comment and share this past year here on the blog.  I can't express enough how thankful I am for each and everyone of you.  

Old Fashioned Chocolate Meringue Pie {Granny's Recipe}

Old-fashioned chocolate meringue pie is creamy, rich chocolate filling adorned with fluffy meringue in a flakey pie crust, just like grandma makes. GRANNY'S CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE There are pies, and then there are Granny's pies. My family has always been a pie fan, and growing up, this chocolate meringue pie was a favorite. Christmas desserts always included my Mother's Chocolate Meringue Pie growing up in the '60s. She made the best.  Always made from scratch, a reminiscence of an old fashioned southern cook. We couldn't decide which one to cut first, her Coconut Meringue or Chocolate Meringue, so we would have a little of both.  Devine... Don't wait for special occasions to make this pie.  Rich, delicious chocolate pie is the perfect dessert anytime. I hope you get to make it real soon.  Enjoy!

Butter Pecan Fudge

Butter Pecan Fudge ,  easy and quick buttery fudge filled with white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, cinnamon graham crackers, and pecans.   This fudge is so creamy and buttery, the perfect treat to give family and friends for Christmas.  

Cookies and Cream Fudge

Cookies and Cream Fudge , all the flavors of the beloved Cookies and Cream ice cream made into a decadent fudge. This fudge starts with a creamy white chocolate fudge based using marshmallow cream.  Then add the star ingredient crushed Oreos.  So fun and easy to make you will wow your family and friends to no end.  

White Chocolate Cinnamon Chip Fudge

White Chocolate Cinnamon Chip Fudge melts in your mouth, easy to make using canned vanilla frosting, white chocolate chips and cinnamon chips.  It literally only takes 5 minutes to make. Fudge is a wonderful treat to make for the holidays and makes a great addition to my Christmas gift boxes.  Fudge freezes well and can be ready to take to an event at a moments notice.

Turkey Carcass Soup

Turkey Carcass Soup  is the most flavorful turkey soup you will ever make.  Don't throw the carcass away. It's the star of this recipe!   HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF LEFTOVER TURKEY When making your Thanksgiving turkey keep in mind the delicious soup you can make from the turkey bones and the lingering meat left on the bones.  It is the best kept secret for leftover makeover recipes. Instead of throwing out the turkey carcass, I put it in a stockpot and filled it with water.  Simmer it for an hour or two, and then easily remove the meat.   Discard the bones and add your vegetables, and 15 minutes before serving, add the pasta shell.  

Eggnog Pumpkin Pie

Eggnog Pumpkin Pie , a perfect combination of two flavors that join us for the holidays!  This recipe reminds me of having a slice of Pumpkin Pie with a cup of eggnog.   This pie is a little twist on a traditional recipe.  Our family is not too much a fan of pumpkin pie. I think it is because pumpkin pie to us is so bland--- so when I first saw this recipe over at Joy's blog, I knew I had to make it.

Pumpkin Recipes

Ten plus recipes made with pumpkin, canned, or fresh.  I have included cakes, cinnamon rolls, muffins, soups, and a recipe for the most delicious Honey Pumpkin Cornbread. Are you a fan of pumpkin recipes?  I can't wait for Pumpkin season.  It seems to come earlier and earlier every year. Even though some of the pumpkin products may be marketing ploys some people seem to welcome it back every year. Part of the hoopla is the warmth the fall season brings, mugs of apple cider and pumpkin bread, playing in the leaves, and wrapping up in cozy blankets.

A Southern July 4th Tradition! Mother's Cherry Cheesecake Pie {Granny's Recipe}

Celebrate the red, white and blue with this classic cheesecake pie. Perfect for a picnic or 4th of July party, the smooth and creamy cheesecake pie filling in graham crust will be a crowd pleaser for sure! All my growing up years, I remember my Mother making this Cherry Cheesecake Pie in the summer around the July 4th depending on what day it fell on closest to the weekend. She always would have to make two of them so there would be enough to go around.

Cranberry Raspberry Crumb Bars

. I am so happy to be guest posting for Melissa from Served Up with Love today.  I wish we lived next door to each other so we can share our recipes with a morning cup of coffee like we did at the Southern Food Bloggers Retreat.

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Buffalo Chicken Bites , mixture of chicken, cream cheese, spicy hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, baked between crescent rolls sheets.  They are a cross between a slider and hot sandwich. The best place to enjoy the most scrumptious appetizers, dips, sliders and sweet treats is at a Supper Bowl Party!

Southern Chocolate Fudge Pie {aka Chocolate Chess Pie}

Southern Chocolate Fudge Pie  is a southern classic for sure.  The pie is the richest, most chocolaty, decadent pie you will ever eat.  Every bite is pure joy! Chocolate Fudge Pie is a classic old fashioned Southern dessert that has been around for years. Some people call this pie a chocolate chess pie.  

Buckeye Fudge

Buckeye Fudge  is a creamy peanut butter fudge layer covered with a thick layer of chocolate ganache.  This is the best way I can describe it.  Two amazing fudge flavors stacked on top of each other.    Like Christin says, peanut butter and chocolate, "What's not to love! I have heard of Buckeye Candy before, but I have never made it for some reason.  I  can't imagine why.  I first became aware of the Buckeye Fudge version from Christin over at Spicy Southern Kitchen . As soon as I saw this fudge on her website,  I wanted to make it, and I knew it would be perfect in our  Christmas treat boxes. It is absolutely the best fudge. It is close to becoming my favorite fudge, with my Mother's Millionaire Fudge being my favorite.

Jennifer's Tiger Butter Popcorn + Living Letters for Kids Book 1

Tiger Butter Popcorn is a twist on the popular tiger butter candy you see in all the candy stores in the mall, just as rich and scrumptious.    This summer, we celebrated the birth of our  ninth  grandchild. I am continuing a series of posts with my daughter's favorite food, which we served at her baby shower. 

Chocolate Mocha Muffins with Reese's Peanut Butter Chips

I love a cup of coffee in the morning with a chocolate muffin.  They just seem to go together. Coffee with chocolate gives me that extra boost of energy I need to get moving.  I usually eat half of the muffin for breakfast and then finish the rest for a quick afternoon snack.  

20+ Christmas Sweet Treats

Giving trays of homemade cookies and candies for gifts is a great way to celebrate the season. People always love getting cookies and boxes of homemade candy right up to Christmas and through to the New Year. Don’t wait to start baking.  With Christmas just around the corner, baking is in full swing at my house. I love this time of the year, and I love putting together Christmas treat boxes and trays.  It is still early enough to do some holiday baking. 

Rolo Pretzel Delights

Rolo Pretzel Delights , mini pretzels, caramel cover candies, M&Ms,  and pecans make up these wonderful, delicious treats.  These are ingredients you can have stocked in your pantry for the holidays.  Rolo Pretzel Delights   are incredibly delicious treats that will wow your family and friends. Adults and children alike will enjoy making them. The pretzel treats are easy and fun to make.   Everyone will go crazy for these sweet and salty treats.

Classic Bakery White Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Classic White Cake and Buttercream frosting , moist, tender bakery cake frosted with a delectable frosting that stands the test of time.  The perfect cake for all your celebrations!   White Cake is an American Classic. Growing up before bakeries were in grocery stores, I have memories of a particular bakery in our town.  They made the most delicious baked goods. In our family, you knew if you had a celebration, your cake would be coming from there.  This Classic White Cake reminds me of those from my childhood.

Creamy Jalapeno Corn Casserole

Creamy Jalapeno Corn Casserole , cream cheese, and whole kernel corn with a little kick from jalapenos make this an inviting casserole for any Thanksgiving meal. We pretty much have our menu down for Thanksgiving, and this Creamy Jalapeno Corn Casserole is one of the side dishes my daughter-in-law makes each year.  It is easy and quick, with a great combination of flavor and crunch from the jalapenos and corn.    

Honey Pumpkin Cornbread

The sweet, earthy flavor of honey and pumpkin puree compliments the iconic Southern cornbread beautifully. HONEY PUMPKIN CORNBREAD This pumpkin cornbread, lightly sweetened with honey, is rich and moist and has plenty of pumpkin flavor.  It's the perfect accompaniment to any side dish for soups, stews, and chili, not to mention a must on your Thanksgiving table.    When October comes around, I start thinking of all the pumpkin recipes I can make.  Last year, I wanted to make Honey Pumpkin Cornbread but never got around to making it.  For me, making any kind of cornbread other than the traditional is stepping outside of the box, but I must say, it is absolutely delicious. I couldn't decide whether to go all from scratch or use a self-rising cornmeal mix. I always like to use a whole can of canned pumpkin puree. It seems that if I don't, the rest of what I don't use gets thrown away, and I can't stand to waste anything. This recipe is more like a sweet cake-l...