Blackberry Lemon Shortcake
Tara on Jun 18th 2010
A few weeks ago, I posted my great grandmother’s recipe for shortcake. My mom would make shortcake and serve it one of two ways – either smothered with hot fudge sauce or topped with sweetened strawberries and cream. The shortcake was such a hit here with our kids, I’ve created a lemon shortcake and served it with […]
Chocolate Gravy
Tara on Jun 7th 2010
I can’t believe I’ve lived in the south all my life, and just now had my first taste of chocolate gravy. WOW! I’ve been missing out. This recipe is so easy, our daughter made it while I rolled out the biscuit dough. Thanks Autumn for the recipe. I had extra half-n-half on hand that was […]
Cinnamon Rolls for Mother’s Day
Tara on May 6th 2010
Although I’ve been passionate about cooking for many years, my first “going public” attempt was about 2 years ago – when Channel 4 came to our kitchen and filmed Better Cinnamon Rolls for a Mother’s Day Brunch Segment. Since then, with the help of my smart hubby, Taracooks.com was launched and we now have over […]
Ann’s Mexican Cornbread
Tara on Jan 19th 2010
Here’s a quick alternative to traditional cornbread that offers some cheesy flavor and a little KICK. This pairs well with Taco Soup, Cold Bustin’ Black Bean N Ham Soup, or any soup with a Southwestern flair. 3 cups self-rising corn meal 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon salt 1 ½ cups graded sharp cheddar cheese ¾ […]
Night Before Christmas Sticky Butterscotch Buns YUM!!
Tara on Dec 21st 2009
If you don’t have time to make Better Cinnamon Rolls, this recipe is the next best thing to serve on Christmas morning. I got this recipe a long time ago from my dear friend Betsy. Hi Betsy! Be sure you get all the ingredients when you make that last grocery store run. Sometimes the Cook N Serve […]
Pumpkin Nut Bread
Tara on Oct 22nd 2009
I’ve already made 2 batches of Pumpkin Nut Bread. The first time I deviated from my favorite stand by recipe, which was my mother’s, and made Paula Deen’s. To sum up the difference I will quote Micah, “Mom, can you make your recipe next time? It’s a lot better.” This recipe is simple and pretty […]
Beignets
Tara on Aug 29th 2009
In 2003, dear hubby and I visited New Orleans for his 40th birthday and our anniversary. We enjoyed that trip immensely and were charmed by the city’s history, culture, architecture, and delicious food. One of my fondest, most romantic memories of that trip was sitting outside Café DuMonde – eating my first Beignet and drinking […]
Tonya’s Cornbread Salad
Tara on Jul 27th 2009
Growing up here in the south, our family would have a couple of meatless meals a week during the hot summer months. Often our meals consisted of cornbread along side a bowl of pinto beans, garden fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and fried corn. So it is no surprise that I am a huge cornbread fan. But […]
Blue Ribbon Blueberry Muffins
Tara on Jul 11th 2009
I think my friend Karen should work up her own segment of Taracooks. Everything she cooks is wonderful and she brought me these muffins the same day she shared her banana bread. No wonder my pants are snug! She won a blue ribbon at the fair for these muffins and the recipe should be in […]
Karen’s Best Banana Bread
Tara on Jul 3rd 2009
In a previous post, I made organic wheat free banana bread – which is pretty good, in my opinion. However, when Karen brought me some of her home made banana bread – I instantly knew it was the best I’d ever tasted. I was so glad she was willing to share her recipe with Taracooks. […]
