desserts and sweets

  • Coconut Cream Pie

    Of all my pie recipes, this coconut cream pie recipe may be my family’s favorite. At least it’s a close tie with Chocolate…

  • Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire

    Key lime pie is one of those quintessential Southern desserts. You won’t believe how easy it is to make! Additionally, this version…

  • Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe

    This Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe sold me on growing my very own pumpkins even though I’d never liked eating pumpkin in the…

  • Baked Peaches with Honey and Almonds

    Did you know that peaches are rich in vitamin A and Beta-carotene as well as potassium, fluoride, and iron. Peaches actually prevent tooth decay? Baked Peaches with Honey and Almonds is a recipe I hope you will make again and again! It’s simple, elegant and declicous. Dig in!

  • Alabama Peanut Pie

    Peanut Pie is an all-time favorite in my home. For my family, this pie has become a traditional holiday pie. I can’t…

  • No Fail Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

    I have been making this red pepper jelly for years and have never had this recipe fail. It is super easy and has the perfect consistency for glazes, sauces, and yes…thumbprint cookies (my favorite). If you’ve never tried red pepper jelly you might think it’s super spicy. The great thing about making your own pepper jelly is that you control the outcome. It doesn’t have to be spicy at all.

  • Hummingbird Cake

    The origins of the Hummingbird Cake can be found in Jamaica’s “Doctor Bird Cake.”  The cake is named after a variety of…

  • Favorite Southern Easter Recipes

    Since I have been blogging, I’ve met some of the most talented people that create flavorful meals using great Southern ingredients. I want…

  • Crispy Thin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Crispy Thin Chocolate Chip Cookies are buttery goodness and slightly melted bittersweet chocolate oozing..make a double batch and freeze half..

  • Plum Jam

    I love the mild months of spring, but dread when those days end and the hot summer months begin.  The fruits and…

  • Strawberry Almond Clafoutis

    Clafoutis…what a fun word to say (pronounced “clä-fōō-tē”). Clafoutis is a baked French dessert originating in France during the 19th century. Traditionally…

  • Classic Carrot Cake Recipe

    I’m sitting in the warm sun listening to the kids play in this amazing Alabama weather. At the same time, I’m dreaming…

  • Dark Chocolate Flourless Cake

    Valentine’s Day is approaching and Dark Chocolate Flourless Cake is your answer! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like chocolate. This dessert…

  • Grandmama’s Chocolate Meringue Pie

    Grandmama’s Chocolate Meringue Pie is classic, traditional, simple, and well…perfect. Often times with meringue pies, there are problems: the meringue may pull…