Biscuits and gravy made the way grandmas in aprons did it years ago--in cast iron and all by hand. Learn the secrets to tender buttermilk biscuits and rich, flavorful sausage gravy you'll want to devour in mouthfuls.Call me partial, but I think the best biscuits and gravy--complete with sausage crumbled in and cooked to perfection--comes from the south. And if you want it really good, ...
Classic Southern
Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
Homemade condensed cream of chicken soup is such a far cry from the wiggly-jiggly canned imposter that you just won't believe it. Taking less than 10 minutes to make, you'll be shocked how quickly and easily you can dump that can of mystery and make even more amazing recipes with no fluff or fillers.I have no idea how many cans of store bought condensed cream of chicken soup are used in ...
Cheesy hash brown casserole (Funeral Potatoes)
Cheesy hash brown casserole (funeral potatoes) is a blend of cheese, condensed soup, seasonings and potatoes all baked together into a crowd pleasing classic southern potluck dish. You'll love this totally made from scratch version! ...
The Easiest Cream Cheese Mints
Cream cheese mints beg to be eaten by the handful and make a simple treat for any party, shower or gathering you have on the books. Smooth cream cheese balances perfectly with peppermint for an indulgent sweet treat, but feel free to swap in any extract or flavor you like--the sky and the is the limit! ...
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Southern sweet potato pie is a blend of brown sugar, vanilla, mashed sweet potatoes and a buttery, flaky crust that makes dessert feel special--but it's really simple to make. Dollop yours with some whipped cream and dig in. ...
Fresh Apple Cake with Vanilla Cream Sauce
This fresh apple cake is the perfect cooler weather treat. Topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla cream sauce while the cake is still warm, you'll have a recipe hit on your hands you can to toss together every time you have fresh apples around. ...
Buckeye Balls (Buckeye Ball Candies)
Buckeye balls are the candy that draws a crowd anywhere you take them. If you see people huddled around a Tupperware container stuffing these peanut butter and chocolate concoctions into their faces and their purses or pockets (wrapped in a napkin of course--what are you, a caveman?), you know you're on to something good. And these are soooo good. ...
Traditional Seven Layer Salad
There's not a funeral, baby shower or church potluck in the south that doesn't have a traditional seven layer salad gracing its table. Usually made by a 70-something named Mable, it's a beautiful and delicious side dish with its own unique dressing you won't want to miss.Seven layer salad goes with monogrammed Pyrex dishes like peanut butter and jelly.That means it's a potluck ...
Homemade Pimento Cheese (without cream cheese)
Homemade pimento cheese doesn't have to come from a plastic container at the grocery store. Demystify this southern classic and make a perfectly creamy version you'll be proud to serve and even happier to eat. ...
How to make baby back ribs on the grill
Baby back ribs on the grill are a specialty of summer--and something every rib lover wants to have on their table when they get a chance. My version takes a nod from the way my mom used to tenderize them and makes grilling a snap--get all the finger licking secrets here. There's nothing like the smell of baby back ribs on the grill. Well really, I like just about anything on the grill or ...