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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Spend the Christmas holidays doing all the fun and festive things like having a Grinch party and serving this delicious Grinch Punch! For more inspiration, check out these Easy Christmas drink recipes. When the kids were little and the holidays rolled around, I tried my hardest to have fun-themed days. There were times when we …
Honeycomb candy is a crunchy, airy candy with a sweet honey flavor. Perfect for the holidays or any time you want an interesting snack. While we were in Winchester, KY last month, my daughter ran upon a candy that we had never tasted — honeycomb candy. It was dipped in chocolate and was so light and …
Christmas Eggnog Cake — This spiced cake is perfect for Christmas. It has a rich, moist bite to it, then it’s topped off with eggnog flavored buttercream. Everyone will love how tasty and fluffy this cake is for the holidays. I love when my daughter gets in the kitchen and makes a new cake for …
This delicious Christmas Morning Punch pairs orange juice, apple cider, cranberry juice, and warm winter spices for an easy non-alcoholic punch you can enjoy year-round! For more inspiration, check out these Easy Cranberry Recipes. My Christmas mornings consist of me sitting around in my jammies, enjoying my hot cup of coffee. But sometimes, I like to drink …
Ditch the store-bought hot chocolate mix and make this homemade hot chocolate! Make your own super-easy homemade hot chocolate mix with this simple recipe. It is rich and creamy, and makes some of the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted! My daughter loves this DIY hot cocoa mix. We have been making our own …
Peppermint Oreo Cake Balls are the perfect treat for your holiday parties. They take no time at all to make and are full of holiday flavor. I love it when the holiday rolls around because I get to make some fun and amazing treats to share with family and friends. My newest one, though, is …
During the holidays, one of my absolute favorite dishes to make is my Coca-Cola Baked Ham. It is so full of delicious flavor that no one can stay out of it. The Coca-Cola glaze on top is really what sets this ham apart from any other holiday ham. It creates a sugar mixture that pairs perfectly with …