Fresh Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting is the ultimate Southern dessert for any special occasion or a delightful dinner with family. Fresh Homemade Strawberry Cake I often think of strawberry cake around Mother's Day. It possesses a certain charm, richness, softness, and sweetness that remind me of mothers. This Fresh Strawberry Cake is a little different from my Mother's heirloom recipe she made when I was growing up in the '50s. She made the cake from a white cake mix, strawberry jello, and a carton of frozen strawberries in their juice. The frosting was made with butter, powdered sugar, and a little of the frozen strawberries that give the glorious pink color, beautiful! In recent years, cake mixes have become increasingly smaller, making it more challenging to achieve the full volume of the original recipe in the cake batter. I began to see other recipes adding additional flour, sugar, and milk to the recipe, so I...
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Pineapple Casserole
Pineapple Casserole, a sweet Southern casserole that can be served as a side dish or dessert at Easter on many Southern tables without a doubt. It is made with canned pineapple, flour and sugar, sharp cheddar cheese, and topped with crushed Ritz crackers. Southern Pineapple Casserole This pineapple casserole with cheddar cheese is a classic that has been a staple on the tables of Southerners for untold years. Who would have thought that pineapple, cheddar cheese, and Ritz crackers combined would make a remarkable, delicious dish only in the South?
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Whole Roasted Cauliflower, a delicious side dish that is meaty and filling enough it could hold center stage as a meatless main dish. Cauliflower has become one of our favorite vegetables. I have always broken the cauliflower into flowerets and roasted them with a little olive oil and seasonings. After seeing several recipes come across Instagram, I was so intrigued by roasting a whole cauliflower I had to give it try. The key to getting a tender succulent return on roasting a whole cauliflower is to cook it in butter with fragrant spices and herbs before roasting. This will cut down on the roasting time and lends a beautiful sauce to serve over the cauliflower cut into glorious steaks.
Summer Vegetable Gratin
Summer Vegetable Gratin, four simple vegetables layered in a gratin fashion on a bed of sauteed sliced onions then topped with a mixture of buttery breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan cheese. With summer overload of squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and eggplant, I like to make a lovely Vegetable Gratin. The vegetables bake into a tender bubbly casserole, rendering them into a vibrant melody of summertime freshness. The vegetables are beneficial to using uniform size, so the gratin cooks evenly and not yielding too much moisture. Also, the larger the vegetables, the larger the seeds. In the recipe, I use fresh Roma tomatoes, straight neck squash, slender zucchini, and mini Japanese eggplants. At the last minute, I scattered a few garlic pods in and around the vegetables to enhance the flavors.
Summer Peach and Cherry Salad
Summer Peach and Cherry Salad with Fresh Collard Ribbons and Feta, an elegant salad showcasing fresh seasonal stone fruit. A beautiful combination of sweet peaches and fresh cherries with the salty taste of feta on a bed of tender collard ribbons. Peach and Cherry Salad On A Bed of Fresh Collard Ribbons This Peach and Cherry Salad is lite and fresh with red onions and a sprinkle of feta on my favorite bed of leafy greens and tender collard ribbons. Capturing the last of the peach season here in Texas. We have eaten a ton of peaches this year. Our favorite orchard is winding down, as well as our local Sams. The salad is then drizzled with a simple White Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Peach Dumplings Cobbler
Peach Dumplings Cobbler is a cobbler made with fresh sliced peaches layered between three layers of sweet, tender, buttery dough. Boiling water is poured over the whole cobbler. The dough transforms magically, making sheets of dumplings. Old Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler This old-fashioned peach cobbler is Southern in every respect. It features fresh peaches and a flaky, buttery crust that magically transforms into sheets of dumplings. Peach Dumpling Cobbler is the first dessert I want to make as the peach season approaches. We love my Double Crust Peach Cobbler recipe, but lately, the Peach Dumpling Cobbler has become the first choice. They are both easy enough to make. We just love the dumpling texture in the Peach Dumpling Cobbler. And really, the only difference between the two recipes is that the Peach Dumpling Cobbler has three layers of crust instead of two, and 2 cups of boiling water is poured over the whole cobbler....
Butter Cookie Pineapple Pudding
Butter Cookie Pineapple Pudding, a creamy, velvety homemade custard pudding layered between Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies, is a classic Southern dessert . Old Fashioned Pineapple Pudding with Butter Cookies The Christmas Chessmen add a charming touch to desserts during the holidays, making them simply scrumptious. Christmas in July is a fun Christmas celebration in July that originated from the circumstance that in the southern hemisphere, Christmas is actually celebrated in the summer. For the residents of that area, Christmas celebrations began in July, allowing them to enjoy the holiday during the peak of their winter season. So here in the United States, we began to embrace the concept. Americans began capitalizing on the profits with sales and promotions. And then there is the early countdown, six months, which has us all looking forward to all the Christmas fun. Hallmark definitely plays a significant r...
Stained Glass Fruit Salad
Stained Glass Fruit Salad, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh strawberry slices, and fresh blueberries tossed all together in a strawberry pie filling, homemade or canned. Light and fresh...who says it can't be for dessert! The vibrant color of this salad makes it incredibly inviting. It is perfect for brunch, potlucks, and family gatherings. You can serve it at room temperature or chilled, making it easy to transport anywhere. The night before any celebration we are having. I make Stained Glass Fruit Salad. I like another quick fruit salad I made from childhood using canned fruit, but this is our favorite. I try to use fresh fruit as much as I can. Especially now when the strawberries, pineapples, and blueberries are in season. We have some who are a fan of bananas in this salad, so we leave them out, but feel free to add them along with any other fresh fruit. I think kiwi, grapes, or peaches would be another delicious...
Fresh Vanilla Peach Slab Pie
Fresh Vanilla Peach Slab Pie, fresh juicy peaches in a buttery lattice crust, baked in a rimmed baking sheet pan. Easy to serve and perfect for a large crowd. Here in Texas, peach season is in full swing. The peaches are lovely in the grocery stores, but for our peaches, we like to get them at a local peach orchard in a little town close to us. They have several varieties, but our favorite is Alberta's. They are not ready yet, so we get another variety. They are sweet, juicy, and the best part, they are freestone.
Hearty Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Hearty old fashioned meatloaf recipe is as old as the hills, but with a secret ingredient added, you will become even more of a meatloaf lover. OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF WITH A SECRET INGREDIENT Diced Green Tomatoes in old-fashioned meatloaf elevate the dish from average to extraordinary. The meatloaf is flavorful, and a delicious ketchup glaze is spread over the top. Old Fashioned Meatloaf is one of my family's favorite meals. Who doesn't love a good meatloaf sandwich? I make my classic meatloaf recipe most days, but for this recipe, I added a twist to our favorite recipe.
Best Carrot Cake Ever
The Best Carrot Cake Ever with Ultra Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting sets the bar for all carrot cakes. Ultra Rich Carrot Cake This ultra rich carrot cake is incredibly moist from a generous amount of finely shredded fresh carrots and blanketed with a velvety cream cheese frosting that completes the perfection. The Best Carrot Cake Ever. I surprised my husband with a carrot cake for Father's Day this past weekend. I had made one just the week before for my son-in-law's birthday. Jim enjoyed it so much, I decided to make him one too. Carrot Cake is often made around celebrations and holidays and rightfully so, usually for Easter. It is such a rich and decadent cake that deserves all the compliments and praises.
Old School English Pea Salad
Old School English Pea Salad is a classic salad made with simple ingredients, such as crunchy pieces of onion, chopped dill pickles, and boiled eggs with a coating of mayonnaise. How To Make The Best English Pea Salad Pea Salad is an easy summer salad perfect for potlucks and gatherings. There is a secret to making the best recipe. Pea salad is a classic summer dish. It pairs well with ham and chicken dishes or any grilled meat. This Old School Pea Salad recipe for years has been our family tradition to make for our Christmas Eve meal. Jim's Mother started this tradition back in the '70s. She cooked Ham, Potato Salad, a pot of pinto beans, and two pans of cornbread. One to eat with the beans and one for our Cornbread Dressing the next day. WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE? TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR OLD SCHOOL PEA SALAD Below, under the next heading, I give a list of preferred ingredients, t...
Most Flavorful Southern Baby Lima Beans
Baby Lima Beans are sometimes called butter beans in the South. They are little green beans with the texture of creamy butter, cooked without adding cream — southern comfort food. GREEN BABY LIMA BEANS In less than an hour and with minimal effort, you can prepare a healthy and delicious side dish quickly. A Southern Spring delight, Baby Lima Beans, served alongside a hot pan of cornbread, fried okra, fresh tomatoes, cole slaw, and garden spring onions. Add fried chicken, and you have the perfect meal.
How To Make Southern Smothered Boneless Pork Chops Hearty And Delicious
Southern Smothered Boneless Pork Chops, succulent boneless pork chops made from scratch ingredients with no canned soups or milk. A classic southern comfort dish that is hearty and creamy rich in flavor with a heavy dose of amazing seasonings. Have you ever heard that pork is the other white meat? Several years ago that was an advertising slogan for pork. The goal was to increase consumer demand for pork and dispel its reputation as a fatty meat. When I grew up, I remember ham and pork chops were the favorite pork selections and being high in calories. But in the last years, pork dish has evolved. From pork roast made into pull pork to pork tenderloin marinaded, considered the leanest and most expensive piece of pork to buy. For the recipe, I used boneless pork chops which are basically top loin or rib chops with ribs removed. They are lean, very little connective tissue, no fat. ...
Mini Tomato Basil Meatloaves #LTYB
Mini Tomato Basil Meatloaves, portion control extra lean hamburger and turkey mixed with an egg, fresh tomatoes, minced basil, and chopped onions to make them healthy and delicious. These delicious Mini Tomato Basil Meatloaves feature extra lean ground beef 96/4 and extra lean ground turkey. On my eating plan, I have limited fat ingredients. Therefore, additional ingredients and seasoning make up for the flavor and texture.
How To Make The Best Roasted Little Tomatoes
Roasted Little Tomatoes , place little tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, lightly drizzle with avocado oil and give a generous sprinkle of coarse salt and pepper, cooked in the oven until caramelized. Simply delicious! As soon as the holidays were over and I started back on the healthy eating plan I have been on since 2017, I knew I wanted some of these Roasted Little Tomatoes on my menu rotation. They are super easy to make and a bonus, they are super delicious too! haha! I like to roast these up and keep them in the refrigerator for a healthy snack, flavorful salad, in addition to a tasty hamburger and a topping over mini meatloaves. I have found the ideas for the lovely jewels are endless.
German Sweet Chocolate Cupcakes with Homemade Coconut Pecan Frosting
German Sweet Chocolate Cupcakes with Homemade Coconut Pecan Frosting is the quintessential cupcake for the holidays. The cupcake is made with Baker's German Sweet Chocolate Bar that gives the true German Chocolate flavor. Homemade buttery pecan coconut frosting is piled on top to complete the Iconic German Chocolate Cake that is loved throughout the holidays. For me German Sweet Chocolate anything screams Holiday flavor. There is no substitute for the classic main ingredient in this German Sweet Chocolate Cupcakes, Baker's German Sweet Chocolate Bar. Some people use cocoa powder for the chocolate ingredient, but for me, that will not do. I always use the true classic flavor of German Chocolate. It has that distinct sweet flavor that comes from the Baker's German Sweet Chocolate Bar.
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Homemade Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Whole Berry Cranberry , fresh cranberries, pomegranate juice, chopped dried cherries, and chopped pecans. The pectin in the berries brings it all together in an amazing dense sauce. Homemade Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce has been on our Thanksgiving dinner table for years. You may be asking the question why homemade? Believe me, you will never buy canned ever again. Mother use to make it from the recipe on the back of the bag of cranberries. I decided a couple of years ago that I wanted to enhance the sweet tartness of the cranberry flavor. So I added pomegranate juice and chopped dried cherries along with some chopped pecans for some crunch.
Sage Pork Tips and Rice Dressing
Sage Pork Tips and Rice Dressing with all the flavors of Thanksgiving. The pork tips are cooked low and slow in the oven with mushrooms and onions and a sprig of fresh sage and thyme nestled in the broth. I grabbed a large package of pork tips and our local Sam's this past week at a terrific price. I like to cook half of the package and then freeze the rest, but this time, I decided to cook the whole package. The temperatures here in Northeast Texas are getting pretty chili, so I couldn't wait to cook something warm and comforting. We love beef tips, and I wanted to use the same cooking method, low and slow, as I do with them. I cooked the Pork Tips in a 300 degrees F oven for 2 hours.
Pear Dumplings Cobbler
Pear Dumplings Cobbler, a simple and delicious recipe of juicy pears cooked to perfection in a sweet buttery sauce between two layers of dumpling dough. Makes a gorgeous presentation for an elegant dinner. Dumpling cobblers is a favorite around our house, and this Pear Dumplings Cobbler is a must around this time of the year. The simplest of ingredients are used in the Pear Dumplings Cobbler, pie dough, pears, sugar, and butter. That's right, only four ingredients. The pears are the star in this recipe. Pear Dumplings Cobbler is a cozy dessert to serve a crowd. It can be made ahead of time and ready to serve plain or with a scoop of ice cream.
