Warm, hearty and covered in a crispy, sugary crumble topping, this mashed sweet potato casserole doesn't need any marshmallows to make it better. It's a true classic all on its own. ...
Holiday Recipes
Real food holiday dishes don't have to be laden with canned cream of xyz soup and Cool Whip. Make your own version with ingredients as they should be. You'll be amazed how easy, flavorful and fresh they'll taste.
Try your own condensed cream of chicken soup in casseroles. You won't want to miss my funeral potatoes (hash brown casserole) or dig in to homemade cranberry sauce that's never seen the inside of a can.
Make your holiday shine with a simple salt brined turkey breast, and top it all off with a homemade buttermilk chocolate cake that will disappear in no time.
Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes
Homemade au gratin potatoes are baked up warm and hearty in a rich sharp cheddar cheese sauce and brightened with fresh thyme. It's a true treat you can make ahead and bake when you're ready--just try to let them cool! Sometimes I think the words I use to describe this blog aren't fair. I use words like easy. What I should say, is doable. Realistic or logical. That's who I am as a ...
Southern Broccoli Casserole
An iconic southern broccoli casserole is something every good cook should have up their sleeve. Here's my version without any of the nutty stuff--no rice, no onions, no eggs, no SPAM because good Lord. What's that about? Plus the story of how one casserole and some fried apples brought two unlikely girls to a brief bit of friendship. ...
Apple Slab Pie Recipe from Scratch
What's better than a traditional apple pie (as in the round kind)? A slab one that makes it so much easier to feed a lot of people and do it without dripping juice all over tarnation. This apple slab pie recipe has changed the way I think about how to make a world rocking crust that tastes more like a croissant than any pie crust I've ever eaten, and the solution to world peace--I'm pretty ...
Easy Tiramisu with Pound Cake
I'm ashamed to say that a family of four ate a 9x13 pan of anything. But easy tiramisu with pound cake is one of those assembly-only, no-cook desserts that sort of makes it acceptable. No matter how skilled or new you are to the kitchen, this version is pretty much assembly only and feels really special even if it's not authentic. ...
How to make a cake: Absolutely everything you need to know from start to finish
Knowing how to make a cake can feel really intimidating when you're not sure about the process. Separating eggs? Stiff peaks? Folding? Whipping? Beating? Whether you're a beginner baker who just wants to make a simple birthday cake or a long-time baker looking for inspiration, I've compiled the ultimate list of everything you need to know from start to finish so you can learn how to make a cake ...
How to make canned green beans taste better
Reality is that most people don't have a garden. And if you want to get even more real, it's probably safe to say you haven't so much as stuck your pinky finger in any dirt to grow anything, ever. But you like yourself some good green beans and would love that home-grown, slow cooked taste on your dinner table. You can actually get it from a canned green bean. Here's every tip you need to ...
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked macaroni and cheese doesn't have to be complicated with layers of ingredients to be the soul-warming food you crave. This homemade baked macaroni and cheese is my most favorite and has pleased crowds, small families, kids and picky eaters alike--give it a try and you'll see why.Sometimes you buy that glowing yellow macaroni in the box. Your kids like it, but it glows ...
Soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
How many times have you tried (and failed) to make a gooey soft homemade cinnamon roll? Too many to count, probably. And instead of trying again you went for a can or something frozen and that works, sure. But if you want to try again, I've got just the thing you need here--secret ingredient included. ...
Italian Cream Cake Recipe
All good bakers, let's have a moment of silence for the Italian cream cake's awesomeness. All new bakers, join in too because you'll be a pro once you get this baby on your table and enjoy the cheers (and empty plates) it brings. ...