Southern

In this post I am sharing the recipe for sweet and savory Blackberry Grits. Blackberry Grits! Yes, you read that right. Before you go thinking this Southern girl has gone crazy, just hear me out. I am always happy to find places I enjoy for the occasional breakfast or brunch out. This dish was inspired …

In this post I am sharing the recipe for delicious Old Fashioned Banana Pudding.   “Velvety rich custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers so soft they melt in your mouth.”   That quote pretty much sums up homemade banana pudding perfectly. There is no need to open a box of pudding when making your own …

In this post I’ll be sharing the classic Southern Hummingbird Cake Recipe. The South is known for it’s delicious foods and the desserts are no exception. Hummingbird Cake is a Southern classic. A Hummingbird Cake is a moist, dense and delicious dessert comprised of three delectable layers topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It …

Southern cooks have been baking what we affectionately call Pig Pickin’ Cake for generations. The name pig pickin’ cake is very common in the Carolinas but this cake is also known by other names, such as Mandarin Orange Cake or Pea Pickin’ Cake. This cake is a classic favorite with its luscious pineapple frosting. If …

Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice are a favorite tradition in the deep South. It is no wonder why it’s a favorite once you have this dish, you’ll find it absolutely delicious. The base of Southern red beans and rice is the “holy trinity” of Cajun and creole cooking. The holy trinity consists of celery, onion …

Classic Southern Pecan Pie is a traditional old fashioned dessert. Throughout my entire life, I cannot remember a holiday without pecan pie being a part of the dessert selection. Pecan trees are native to the south so it’s no wonder that we make the most of beloved nut.  Pecans have been an important food source for …

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole, or Soufflé as it is also known, is a traditional holiday side dish here in the South. This sweet dish is topped with marshmallows or a pecan praline, or both as I like to prepare it, and teeters on the verge of being a dessert. Southern sweet potato casserole may be sweet …