Holiday Recipes

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 …

How many ways can you mess up the most important meals you’ll eat this year? Sadly, there are more than you’d probably want me to list here. From frozen turkeys …

Ever wondered why your mac and cheese failed to perform? Too soft, too thick, too eggy…and you’re tired of trying recipe after endless recipe in search of the right one. Good …

The best grilled cheese you’ve ever had runs head-long into your tomato soup and BOOM. You get baked mac and cheese with tomatoes. One of the best comfort foods (and …

 Tangy broccoli salad is a classic, and a nice change for your next get together or to add as a side for dinner. It’s literally just chop, mix and serve. …

Easy banana pudding almost doesn’t feel fair to call cooking–it’s more like assembly and you taking all of the credit, but that works for me. The original calls for cooking …

Sour cream pound cake cupcakes aren’t called “pound” for nothing. Maybe it’s because of what happens to your hips when you eat too many? Take it from me–more than a …

Learn to make this pineapple upside down cake from scratch and feel confident to toss the boxed mix forever. Tender, moist and oh-so-sweet, it just feels good to make something from start …

“Mommy? Where does cranberry sauce come from?” “Well it comes from a can darling.Where else?” Oh how wrong we’ve been. This fast, amazingly flavorful homemade version takes 15 minutes and …

Easy one-hour rosemary rolls use a box mix (Yep–that’s what I said!) to kickstart this simple side dish for your holiday or everyday table. And they are ready in an hour …

    Easy cranberry apple cake is a rich, tart start to your holiday baking. Think cobbler meets pound cake and you can  whip one up in no time. 

Imagine nachos and mac and cheese meeting over perfectly cooked pasta. Just the right amount of heat and all the creaminess you can handle–this spicy baked mac and cheese is …

No actual pimento cheese was harmed in the making of this recipe. You might be relieved by this–because the idea of baking pimento cheese just seems kind of strange. There …

Creamy coleslaw is a basic recipe every good cook should have in their recipe file. This version is perfectly tangy and sweet–not bland and boring. 

Classic fried apples are a basic southern staple. Don’t get yours from a can–make ’em yourself with this easy version. Use a tangy or tart cooking apple for the best …

This classic carrot cake recipe is all you’ll need for a birthday or holiday treat. Gently spiced cake with the tang of buttermilk in the batter and the frosting–there’s nothing …

Sometimes you need bread, but you don’t have time to make real dinner rolls. Skip the brown and serves and make a batch of these quick bread style no yeast …

    A few weeks ago, I had a Christmas party for twenty of our closest friends and their children. I insisted on making all 8 of the dishes totally …

Need a sweet treat for your next bake sale or cookie exchange? Get your hands on these chocolate covered cherry cookies. Fast and easy!

Cornbread and sage dressing is the root of just about any southern table and this version uses the ingredients your grandma had on hand that warmed your heart every year. …

It’s totally Southern. Pecans baked up in a gooey sweet custard pie that cuts like a dream and goes just right with your cup of coffee. Learn how to make …

Is cornbread an issue of true debate? That depends on where you live. But for those of you who love a no-sugar, crispy skillet version this southern cornbread recipe is …

A fast 30-minute dinner is made easier thanks to store shortcuts. Get everything you need for this creamy chicken and stuffing bake. It’s heartwarming no matter what you have going …

The classic pumpkin roll is like the Holy Holiday Grail. Some of us can do it, and some feel like they’re always searching for its secrets. Well here’s my secret: …