My husband loves chicken salad. I mean looooovvveeeessss chicken salad. From the poppy seed chicken salad that makes a regular appearance to a grilled chicken salad, he loves it all. And since I llllooooovvvveeee him, I make it for him as much as possible. But one of his favorite versions involves fruit and Read More
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My mother’s pecan sandies have always been one of my favorite cookies. Light and crumbly, buttery and delicious. They practically melt in your mouth. But, the other day I decided to make Chocolate Dipped Pecan Sandies with a pinch of sea salt sprinkled over the top. Oh – maaa – garsh! That’s all Read More
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Grandmother’s Divinity was always a part of our Christmas celebration. She’d watch the weather carefully during the week before Christmas to pick just the right day, the one with the lowest possible humidity, and she’d begin making this delicious confection. Tasting a lot like marshmallows, her billowy, white divinity was always one of my favorites. Read More
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Okay, so my handmade gifts list just wouldn’t be the same without this Praline Sauce. Oh my goodness gracious! It is one of those things that you’ll want to keep on hand for any celebration you can think of for the future. Sweet and buttery, this my praline sauce is a bit darker than my Read More
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The holidays and making this toffee recipe go hand-in-hand for me. Well, candy-making in general goes hand-in-hand with Christmas around here, but toffee? Well, it tops the list. Toffee is really so easy to make once you figure out a couple of basics, that you can easily make a few batches within an hour Read More
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If your house is filled with chocolate chip cookie lovers, then this may be just the recipe you are looking for to knock their little socks off just a tad. Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Mercy! I made them with Little Buddy a couple of days ago when he asked me if we could make cookies. Read More
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This. You need this salad in your life. Pretty much immediately. It started as an apple pecan salad, but quickly as I started making it, it morphed into this amazing Apple Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette, roasted pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, and pomegranate seeds. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and supper. And Read More
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Cinnamon Pecans make an excellent nibble to have on hand when entertaining or for wrapping up as gifts as a hostess thank you, to toss into a goodie basket for out of town guests, or to give to friends, teachers, and neighbors over the holidays. I warn you though, they are super addictive! Pin Read More
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Every year for Christmas, my Grandmother Verdie would spend a day in the kitchen making family-favorite candy recipes that had been given to her from my Granddaddy’s aunt. As Grandmother would test to see if her candy was ready by dropping bits into a bowl of water to see if it had reached just the Read More
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Pin It Oh boy, do I have a treat to share with you! These Pecan Pie Bars are absolutely scrumptious and something I think you’ll want to make soon! The shortbread crust topped with pecan pie makes an impressive addition to any holiday table or for entertaining. Even my pecan-pie-hatin’ brother-in-law loves these Read More
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I’ve told you all about how much my family loves my Aunt Ellen’s sweet potato pies. I start thinking about those pies as soon as the leaves start to turn from their bright green shades of summer and start picking up hints of their bright fall colors. Well, last week I made my Aunt Ellen’s Read More
One of our favorite snacks and a perfect little nibble for the holidays, tailgating events, or other parties are these simple roasted pecan halves. They really are so simple to make that I’m not sure I should even call it a recipe. I had never thought of including them here on my blog because they Read More
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Growing up, my mother would make cookies that my father called pecan sandies. They were delicate, delicious little bites of crumbly, buttery cookie encased in a dusting of powdery confectioners sugar. Mother would make her pecan sandies for family showers or brunches and especially at Christmas. I’m sure you’ve had this traditional cookie before yourself. Read More
Pecan pie is a staple in southern kitchens, especially around the holidays. This classic pecan pie recipe is so delicious and easy to prepare, it’s one of the first desserts I remember making as a young girl. And it is absolutely the best pie ever. Rich, crunchy, and oh so buttery. Here’s how I make Read More
Sweet Potato Casserole graces my family table every fall. With it’s rich, buttery taste and crunchy, sweet pecan topping makes for a perfect side dish, but is sweet enough to serve as a dessert.
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