the Southern Charm of Okra

Before diving into the recipes, it’s worth understanding what makes okra such a beloved ingredient in Southern cooking. Okra is a green, pod-like vegetable that is rich in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as fiber and antioxidants. It has a slightly grassy flavor and a mucilaginous (slimy) texture when cooked, which some people … Lire plus

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie is a homemade pie recipe – like the one your grandma used to make! If you’re crazy for classic cream pies, this needs to be on your Easter table! A tender, flaky crust piled high with bananas and creamy vanilla pudding, topped with a fluffy cloud of fresh whipped cream, … Lire plus

beef liver and onions

This liver and onion recipe will delight liver lovers! Tender veal livers are quickly cooked in bacon fat and served with plenty of tasty fried onions. It’s just like my mom used to make it. * Ingredients : °° 1/3 m milk °1 pound beef liver, sliced °3 large onions, sliced ° 4 slices of … Lire plus

Lemon Brownies

Lemon Brownies are my new favorite dessert. Topped with a delicious lemon glaze, they are just the right mix of fresh lemon and sweetness. Here is not one, but two ways to make this delicious treat. We’ve made some other great lemon recipes like Lemon Blueberry Donuts, Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes and Lemon Sweet Rolls. … Lire plus

Old Fashioned Amish Bread

INGREDIENTS: 2 C. hot tap water, 120 degrees 2/3 C. sugar 1 1/2 T. instant yeast (active will work as well, I only use SAF-instant yeast when I bake) 1/4 C. vegetable oil 6 C. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. salt HOW TO MAKE IT: Pour the water in the bowl of a stand … Lire plus

Red Velvet Cheesecake

This Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake recipe has layers of moist red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, covered in cream cheese frosting! If you’ve ever had the cheesecake by the same name at The Cheesecake Factory and loved it, this is the perfect recipe to make at home! So by now you guys know that I … Lire plus

Ice Box Lemon Drop Cake

My grandmother made a delicious, moist lemon cake like this from scratch years ago. It was my favorite. Now, with time as a rare ingredient in my kitchen, I use a box cake mix and add a few things of my own to make the same great taste my grandmother created. The lemon juice in … Lire plus