Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

Red velvet cake with white chocolate and flowers.

Red Velvet Cake

What’s a mom to do when her baby boy turns 30? Bake a cake of...
A can of cream style golden corn.

Corn Pudding

The plan for dinner was a stir fry in the new wok. My husband was...
Pesto breadsticks with dipping sauce.

Pesto and Parmesan Breadsticks

When life gives you puff pastry create something delicious! That statement should make you question...
A square plate with some food on it

Apple Tart

This apple tart is kind of a no recipe dessert which frequently means a last-minute...
Veggies and dip on a green plate.

Green Goddess Dressing

When organizing my mom’s recipes earlier this year, I saved copies of several to make...
A bowl of tomato soup with basil leaves on top.

Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil

The sunny days are a gift, but the chilly nights still call for comfort food....
Nutty pastry tarts on a silver tray.

Baklava — Tiny Treat

What is it about a snow day that makes us have weird food cravings? Is...
Black dog with treats in a basket.

Valentine Snick Snacks

There is a beach my son particularly loved to visit when he was young partly...
Biscuits with jam and butter on plate.

Cream Biscuits

Last weekend we celebrated a birthday for my son’s fiancée, Lauren. She appreciates good food...
Meatballs in spaghetti squash with basil.

Squash Pasta Bowl

Is it okay to admit that cooking at home every night has gotten a little...