Everybody loves grandma’s old-fashioned banana pudding with cooked custard. I flipped this upside down and put the meringue on the bottom for this fun pavlova. Make ahead and WoW your holiday guests.
Banana Pudding Pavlova (…upside down banana pudding!) ...keep reading »
It’s hard to beat a good ol’ cheese ball, a throwback to days gone by when it was a staple at gatherings. Faye Gay’s vintage pimento cheese ball is the best!
Faye Gay’s Pimento Cheese Ball ...keep reading »
Do you want to “WoW” your family and guests with a sweet treat that is sure to please? If you’ve never made these quick and oh-so-easy doughnuts, the time has come. They can be “dressed” in a variety of ways for any occasion… including with fun sprinkles.
Light n’ Crispy Glazed Doughnuts ...keep reading »
Many of us will recognize this southern Christmas dish. Our grandmothers made it and their mamas did too, served in a pretty glass bowl. We turned this fruity favorite into a fun little dessert to enjoy anytime. Can be made a day ahead.
Ambrosia Shortcakes ...keep reading »
Some things just “are” fall. Like apples. And pears. And spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and others. And this cake! Now I confess, I’m not a “pumpkin spice” gal and
Fall Fruitcake ...keep reading »
I don’t know about you, but I don’t recall ever meeting a deviled egg I didn’t like, like these Reuben Deviled Eggs. I’m not particularly fond of the white part…
Dilled Reuben Deviled Eggs ...keep reading »
It seems fittin’ to use up that last bit of holiday eggnog in a good old southern chess pie. ‘Nog and bananas go together like mac and cheese, so partake of pie while toasting toes in front of a cozy fire as you settle into the New Year.
Egg Nog Chess Pie with bananas and cream… ...keep reading »
You know it’s fall when the aroma of baked apples and fresh herbs fills the air! Roasted pork, chicken — this stuffing makes just the right side dish. Or crisp up leftover dressing in the toaster oven for a banner breakfast with bacon, sausage and a drizzle o’ maple syrup!
Rustic Herbed Dressing With apples and cheddar ...keep reading »
Tired of ho-hum turkey? We do love to grill across North Carolina year-round, so have some fun and throw turkey legs on yours this Thanksgiving. Great for tailgating, too!
No fair? No fair! … so cook yourself some turkey legs at home! ...keep reading »
This light and velvety asparagus casserole will be a favorite with the cheese lovers in your crowd for Easter brunch, or anytime. Other vegetables can be substituted or added, and have fun trying other cheeses too. You can even add in diced ham or bacon. Use this recipe as a base and spiff up to make it your own.
Easter Brunch Asparagus Casserole ...keep reading »
Deviled eggs… with a North Carolina Twist! These recipes inspired by our culture are fun to make and good to eat.
Anytime is Deviled Egg time! ...keep reading »
Sometimes, a simple pie is all that’s needed to round out Easter lunch or a spring supper… or just to enjoy all by itself. Like this Spiced Cream Plum Pie. Not a plum fan? You can sub other fruits like summer peaches with the same tasty outcome!
Spiced Plum Cream Pie ...keep reading »
