Green Pepper Jelly is one of those timeless Southern staples that quietly steals the show at any gathering. Sweet, tangy, and just a little savory, this vibrant jelly brings bold flavor to everything it touches—from creamy blocks of cream cheese to glazes for meats and spreads for warm biscuits. If you’ve ever spotted a jar …
Christmas Recipes
If you’ve been craving a cool, creamy dessert that tastes like a tropical vacation and a grandmother’s kitchen all at once, say hello to the classic Coconut Cream Pie. This old-fashioned favorite has been a Southern staple for generations—and for good reason. It’s silky, rich, packed with coconut flavor, and nestled inside a flaky pie crust …
This recipe for No-Bake Old-Fashioned Cherry Cheesecake has been in my family for generations! If you are a first-time baker, then this is a great dessert to start with. Since I was old enough to eat table food, this delicious YUMMY Classic Cherry cheesecake has been my favorite. For more holiday inspiration, be sure and …
This delicious Sourdough Chocolate Christmas Star Bread has THE best flavor I have ever put in my mouth. The dough is a brioche-style sourdough bread with layers of Nutella. It is the perfect dessert bread for the holidays or any season! Be sure to check out my delicious Easy Sourdough Recipes for a complete list …
Light, sweet, and impossibly nostalgic, fluff salads are still a huge hit today because they’re easy, budget-friendly, and delicious. Whether you love marshmallow-loaded classics or cool, creamy fruit-based salads, this roundup of 30 vintage fluff salad recipes will take you right back to Grandma’s kitchen. If you grew up in the South—or anywhere in the 60s, 70s, …
This colorful, chocolatey no-bake Church Window Candy looks just like stained-glass church windows — and they’re a nostalgic Christmas favorite. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, they’re the perfect sweet treat to add to cookie trays, candy classes, or Christmas gift boxes. ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients Instructions 1. Melt the …
Make your own white hot chocolate mix in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Now, you can make creamy white hot cocoa all winter long! This stuff is very addictive and tastes even better than regular hot cocoa mix. This mix makes the perfect gift for the holidays. Only a mug …
These praline pecans are some of the easiest snacks you will ever make. They are a Southern classic that the whole family will love. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks. One of my all-time favorite candies to make during the holiday season is Praline Pecans. You won’t need a candy thermometer …
Christmas is a time for cozy gatherings, warm drinks, and the delightful aroma of fresh-baked cookies filling your home. Check out these classic Christmas Bakes for the perfect holiday season. There’s nothing quite like the magic of baking to bring people together, and with so many wonderful Christmas cookie flavors to explore, including old-fashioned Christmas …
These Old Fashioned Christmas Butter Cookies are super easy to make and will make a great addition to any cookie tray or cookie exchange you are doing this holiday season. Old-Fashioned Butter cookies are delicious shortbread cookies made using a piping bag, fun tips, or a simple cookie press. No matter how you make them, …
If you want to make an upscale dinner this year, why not try your hand at making Beef Wellington for Christmas? This recipe is not an everyday Saturday night dinner. This is for special occasions, and Christmas dinner seems like the perfect time to make this. I have watched Gordon Ramsay for years make this …
This is a super easy Homemade Christmas Jam recipe that has both sweet and tart flavors making it the perfect holiday gift! Homemade jam is one of those things that I like to give during the holidays as Christmas gifts to my friends. I always include a loaf of my Sourdough Artisan Loaf and some …
This Christmas Crack recipe has been around for many years! You may know it as Saltine Cracker toffee but around here, we call it Christmas Crack! This is the best Christmas candy you will make all year. Around here, the holidays mean lots and lots of baking. Yesterday, Kayla and I did something we have …
Old-Fashioned Potato Candy is a recipe from the Great Depression era that is still a favorite today among all ages. Made with only 3 ingredients, this holiday candy is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. My side hustle is that I own a small in-home bakery business. The holidays are some of my busiest times of …
The Boudin Sourdough Stuffing Recipe will have you drooling this holiday season. Made with crispy homemade sourdough bread, fresh herbs, and lots of love, it will be a crowd-pleaser on your holiday table this time of year. For more inspiration, be sure to check out all my favorite Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. Every year for Thanksgiving …
This chocolate peanut butter buckeye candy recipe is the ultimate Christmas candy! I make these every year to give to friends and they travel well. Learn how easy it is to make these and you can start a new candy tradition today. I love making candy for Christmas. One of my favorites is the chocolate …
The holidays are always so much fun around our home. Kayla, now that she is older, finds all kinds of creative ideas to do together– like making cinnamon dough ornaments. You only need 2 ingredients to make these, and they are as simple as mixing the two ingredients together, rolling out the dough, and using …
During the holidays, there is only ONE kind of turkey I like, and that is the best fried turkey ever. We have a secret to making it juicy and moist. Once you have had this fried turkey, you will not want to go back to making it the same way ever again. For more holiday …
If you love the classic flavor of red velvet cake but want something fun, portable, and irresistibly poppable, these Red Velvet Cake Balls are exactly what your dessert menu needs. They’re rich, chocolatey, creamy, and dipped in smooth vanilla or white chocolate coating — making them a gorgeous treat for holidays, parties, bake sales, or just because …
This recipe for Trisha Yearwood’s Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is the perfect ham for any holiday gathering. For more inspiration in the kitchen this Thanksgiving and Christmas, check out my Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. Over the Christmas holiday, I watched Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on Food Network, and she was making a delicious Honey Mustard Glazed Ham …
Make this award-winning No-Bake Gingerbread pie for the perfect Christmas dessert. Quick and easy and great for the busy holiday season. This pie features a gingersnap cookie crust with homemade whipped cream. It has quickly become a favorite dessert! If gingerbread is your thing, be sure and check out this recipe for Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls. For …
This easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish everyone will rave about at Thanksgiving dinner! It’s made with mashed sweet potato with marshmallow topping. I have many sweet potato recipes on the blog if you want more choices. My two favorite recipes are my turkey and sweet potato casserole. Out of all the holiday …
I’m COMPLETELY obsessed with powdered sugared cranberries. They are the prettiest and tastiest Thanksgiving and Christmas snacks you can make. If you are looking for quick and easy holiday desserts, then this recipe is for you. For more inspiration, check out Southern Thanksgiving recipes or these Easy Cranberry Recipes. This recipe for these sugar-coated cranberries …
This Texas Sheet Cake Cookies recipe is the softest cookie you will ever eat. They are made with a cake mix and then covered in a simple cooked chocolate frosting. If you are a fan of the traditional Texas Sheet Cake then you will ADORE this cookie. Any time I can make cookies that use a …
If you want to make a fun holiday macaron flavor, these Gingerbread Macarons are exactly what you need to make. We have been working to perfect our macaron making lately and I think we have finally mastered it. If you want a full tutorial on them, check out this recipe for How to Make French Macarons. I …
Christmas Light Sugar Cookies with a small batch of homemade buttercream decorated to look like Christmas Lights. It’s the perfect cookie to kick off Christmas Cookies Week! I am not a cake or cookie decorator but I have been having fun trying my hand at making some fun cakes and cookies here lately. These Christmas …
These Nicaraguan Nacatamales are authentic in flavor and taste. I have done tons of research and compiled many notes to ensure I can bring you a delicious, authentic meal from Nicaragua. My best friend is from Nicaragua, which is in Central America, and it is a beautiful country. I met her a couple of years …
Making sea salted caramels is so much easier than it sounds. Because it is a candy recipe, it can seem overwhelming — especially if you don’t have a candy thermometer. But if you have that and all the correct ingredients, your candy will turn out delicious! Last year, Kayla and I decided to make a …
This Easy Homemade Fudge recipe is perfect for party platters or just to have as a snack around the house. This fudge takes just 5 minutes to make and only requires a handful of ingredients for perfectly smooth and creamy fudge every time. Customize your fudge with chopped pecans or walnuts, or sprinkle the top …
If you are looking for the best Christmas Cookie Recipes, then look no further. I have a HUGE list of my favorite cookies that would be perfect to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve. These are also great for cookie swaps or even just to deliver a plate of cookies to someone special. So read …