When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of creamy lima beans to warm you up. This Southern-inspired dish brings back memories of cozy evenings, the smell of cornbread in a cast-iron skillet, and family meals that felt like a warm hug. This creamy lima beans recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect … Read more
Nothing brings back childhood memories quite like a rich, decadent chocolate pound cake recipe. For me, this cake isn’t just about the taste—it’s about summer breaks, mountain cabins, and teenage freedom. Growing up, my friend Ben and I would escape to Tipton Creek between Tellico Plains, TN, and Murphy, NC, riding motorcycles through the old logging … Read more
My mama always made tomato dumplings, and we loved them! No one else we know has ever made them or heard of them. We lost my mama in September, and I decided to make some during the cold, snowy evening last night for my family and my brother’s family. My brother said that mama was … Read more
Ingredients – Straight from a Southern Pantry 1 pound chicken livers (Fresh is best, but frozen will do in a pinch. Be sure they’re cleaned and ready to go!) 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk (Buttermilk adds that classic Southern tang and tenderizes the livers just right.) 1 cup self-rising flour (Can’t find self-rising? All-purpose … Read more
Ingredients Dry Yeast : 10 grams (1 packet) Warm Water: 200 ml (1 glass) Flour: 720 grams (6 cups) + 120 grams (1 cup) for initial mixing Salt: 10 grams (1 teaspoon) Egg Yolk: 1 Milk: 1 tablespoon Preparation see continuation on next page
This Beefy Mushroom Marsala Pasta Bake is a rich and comforting casserole that combines savory ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and al dente rigatoni in a creamy Marsala wine sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella and crispy breadcrumbs. It’s a deeply satisfying and flavorful meal, perfect for a cozy dinner. Beefy Mushroom Marsala Pasta Bake Ingredients: … Read more
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced 1 cup onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme, stripped 1 cup pastina 1 quart chicken bone broth 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1/2 … Read more
How One Small Herb Can Quietly Transform Your Wellness Routine You sprinkle oregano on pizza. You toss it into marinara. But have you ever stopped to think: Could this humble herb be doing more than just flavoring my food? The answer is yes. Beyond its bold, earthy taste, oregano (Origanum vulgare) has been revered for … Read more
In North West Kentucky, cobblers are beloved, but blackberry dumplings are a treasured family tradition. This unique dessert brings back fond memories for many, especially those of us lucky enough to watch our grandmothers make it with love. My Nannie used to whip up blackberry dumplings upon request, producing perfect thin, chewy dumplings in a … Read more
Ingredients For the Cake: ▢1 15.25 ounce box Yellow cake mix or Spice Cake Mix I used Betty Crocker Yellow Super Moist – for a stronger Fall taste use Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix. ▢1 cup apple cider NOT apple juice and NOT apple cider vinegar ▢½ cup apple sauce we used cinnamon apple sauce, not chunky ▢3 large eggs room temperature ▢¼ tsp cinnamon more if you like … Read more
