Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Dough!
“Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase” I use this recipe for almost all my cut-out cookies. The texture is perfect and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. I change out the extracts for a variety of flavor and decorate with glaze, a simple buttercream or sanding sugar. I have a Cuisinart Stand Mixer that I love and use religiously. If you don’t have one I highly recommend. There are a ton of attachments that you can purchase separately that are too fun to not add to your kitchen…
Bourbon Pecan Pie
I absolutely love Pecan Pie and it is a huge hit in my house. Add bourbon of course and it is even better! You can always omit the bourbon of course but it’s the holidays so why not! Print Recipe Bourbon Pecan Pie Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: bourbon, pecanpie Ingredients3 large Eggs At Room Temp1 cup Sugar1/2 tsp Salt1 cup Karo Syrup3 tbsp Butter At Room Temp2 tbsp Bourbon 1 tsp Real Vanilla Extract1 cup Chopped Pecans1 Prepared Deep Dish Pie Crust I blind bake mine for a bit while making mixture. InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl…
Corn Casserole
Super easy and a great side dish! There are a ton of variations out there but I like to keep mine simple. Print Recipe Corn Casserole Prep Time8 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 3 mins Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanKeyword: corncasserole, thanksgiving Ingredients1 15oz Can Corn Drained1 14oz Can Creamed Corn1 pckg Corn Muffin Mix I use Jiffy1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can sub Sour Cream1/2 stick Butter1 cup Shredded Cheddar InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F In a large bowl, stir together the 2 cans of corn, corn muffin mix, yogurt, and melted butter. Pour into a greased 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes, or until…
Bacon Green Bean Casserole
Yes I said bacon! I mean how else do you make an already great dish perfect! I don’t use canned green beans either and am thankful my hubby doesn’t mind breaking beans! Print Recipe Bacon Green Bean Casserole Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanKeyword: sidedish, thanksgiving Ingredients2 lbs Fresh Green Beans Snapped, trimmed and blanched2 cans Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup1/2 cup Milk1 1/3 cup French Fried Onions I use French's Salt & Pepper to taste6 slices Bacon (prepared & crumble) I use applewood InstructionsPreheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir the soup, milk, salt, pepper, crumbled bacon, 2/3…
Nana’s Cornbread Dressing
So this is a recipe passed down from my Nana and I have attempted to add directions as best as possible. As you can imagine Southern mama’s tend to cook everything by taste and look so it can be a challenge to get exact measurements. I made this last year for the first time and it was wonderful though a little dry. You will want your mixture wet but not swimming prior to baking. You will want to bake this at 350° for about 30-45 minutes checking frequently. Print Recipe Nana's Cornbread Dressing Course: Side DishCuisine: SouthernKeyword: cornbread, dressing, sidedish, southern, thanksgiving IngredientsCornbread2 cups Self Rising Cornmeal Not Plain…
7 Amazing Holiday Desserts
Guilty, I have a sweet tooth. I don’t indulge often however but when I do I make sure it counts! Here are 7 Amazing Desserts to try this Holiday Season that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Pumpkin Creme Brûlée from TidyMom.net Mini Pecan Pies from Live Well Bake Often Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Food Folks and Fun White Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Truffles from Southern Made Simple Aunt Hattie’s Caramels from The Mama Life Mini Pumpkin Pies from One Little Project Salted Caramel Bittersweet Chocolate Tart from Life Made Simple Have a fabulous recipe you would like to share? Email me details so I…
Aunt Hattie’s Caramels
Another perk of a blended family is more recipes handed down and this one is AMAZING! Hattie is my step-dad’s aunt and I would love to get hold of her cookbook one day. This caramel recipe is guaranteed to be your favorite as it is mine. This makes great stocking stuffer candy too! Print Recipe Aunt Hattie's Caramels Course: DessertKeyword: caramel, holiday Author: Aunt Hattie Ingredients2 cups Sugar1 3/4 cups White Karo2 cups Cream use 1/2 pint coffee cream & 1/2 pint whipping cream1 cup Butter1 1/2 tsp Real Vanilla InstructionsMix sugar, Karo, half of cream and butter in a medium saucepan Cook over medium heat. When mixture boils, stir…
Vintage Cookbook Desserts!
Found a vintage cookbook at my mama in laws and can’t wait to try some of these treasures! Print Recipe Spicy Apple Twists Course: DessertKeyword: dessert Ingredients2 large Apples peeled & corked1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls1 tbsp Margarine melted1/2 cup Sugar1 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Cardamom1/4 cup Orange Juice InstructionsPreheat oven to 400° Cut each apple into 8 pieces Unroll crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. Cut each in half lengthwise to make 16 strips. Place an apple piece at wide end of each strip and roll up. Arrange on a 9-inch square pan Drizzle with melted butter Make a mixture with sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Sprinkle on top of crescents.…
Apples Apples Everywhere!
Fall and apples go hand in hand and I love anything cooked with apples. All month I will post apple recipes that will be sure to make a happy table! Be sure to check out my events page on Facebook too and see where the local Apple Festivals are! Print Recipe Apple Dumplings This is a vintage recipe from Mrs. Cecil Jordan. Total Time30 mins Course: DessertKeyword: apples, dessert, yummy Ingredients5 large Apples1/2 cup Shortening1 cup FlourPinch Salt1/2 cup Sugardash Cinnamondash Clovesdash Cardamomdot Butter2 tbl Butter2 cups Water InstructionsBecause this is a vintage recipe the author said to bake in a moderate oven. Not sure what that temperature is so…
Best Ever! Zucchini Bread
I have made a ton of zucchini bread with different variations and have finally found THE BEST EVER! I have made this twice this week already and have requests for more. This recipe is perfect consistency, flavor and balance of spice with sweet. Of course you can always substitute things such as sugar, oil and spices but as this one is it really is perfect! Enjoy and I would love to hear from y’all what you think! Print Recipe Zucchini Bread Super moist and perfect balance of fresh zucchini and spices! Ingredients3 Eggs1 cup Vegetable oil I do a little less than a cup1 tsp Vanilla Real vanilla2 cups Zucchini…
