Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Pudding Parfaits, Bananas Optional
Tara on Mar 29th 2011
Growing up in the south, banana pudding was a favorite treat prepared by both my Grandmothers. I never met anyone who did not like banana pudding, until I met my husband. During our courting days he agreed to eat a whole banana IF I would drink a glass of boiled custard. I still owe him […]
Mini Mexican Meatloaf
Tara on Mar 2nd 2011
If the thought of dry traditional meatloaf topped with ketchup lacks appeal, why not try giving meatloaf a little ZING?! I like to make miniature portions of this Southern classic with Mild Rotel and top the little loaves with Restaurant Style Salsa. And a small can of evaporated milk is the secret ingredient to keeping […]
Caramel Pecan Pie
Tara on Nov 22nd 2010
I’ve tried many recipes for Pecan Pie. Seems like it is hard to find one that’s not too syrupy, not too sweet, or not too runny. I think I’ve found the perfect match for our family – Caramel Pecan Pie, made with those delicious Kraft caramels. Yum! 1 deep dish pie crust, store bought or hand made […]
Steak ‘n Biscuits
Tara on Oct 23rd 2010
Are you looking for a hearty, cool weather meal that can be thrown together in minutes and simmered all day in the crock pot? Then try this recipe, made with lean cuts of inexpensive beef sandwiched between Mom’s Southern Buttermilk Biscuits. These are perfect for Saturday breakfast, Sunday brunch, or a working late week night […]
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 […]
Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Tara on Apr 29th 2010
Nothing says SPRING like a good serving of Strawberry Shortcake made with fresh Tennessee berries. And berry harvesting time will be here soon. So find a local strawberry patch and go pick yourself a batch. Then come home and make shortcake from scratch! It’s EASY! This recipe was handed down to me from my Great […]
Sunday Dinner Pot Roast
Tara on Apr 20th 2010
Some things are just too easy, like Sunday Dinner Pot Roast. I can’t think of an easier “company’s comin’” meal than pot roast. As my family sat around the table Sunday, there was little conversation while they devoured beef and potatoes. I remember someone saying, “Mmm, I just LOVE beef!” The prep time for this […]
Bertha’s Butterscotch Brownies
Tara on Apr 15th 2010
If you are looking for a basic “from scratch” recipe that is tasty and quick, then try Bertha’s Butterscotch Brownies. This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law from her mother – Bertha McFarland Palmer. The subdivision in which we live was once part of the McFarland farm. Standing at the kitchen sink […]
