Light & Crispy Fried Chicken

Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Apples

This rum raisin bread pudding is classic comfort food, studded with rum-soaked raisins, chunks of fresh apple, and a creamy egg custard. I like it best served warm, with either a caramel or custard sauce, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even rum raisin ice cream to take it over the top!

Easy Southern Pecan Pie

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana No-Bake Icebox Pie with Chocolate Almond Flour Crust (gluten-free!)

This frozen peanut butter banana pie with a chocolate almond crust is one of my favorites, developed from my recollections of a no-bake dessert my mom made.  The chocolate nut crust is no-bake and gluten-free!

Cajun Red Beans and Sausage (Canning Recipe)

Throw some rice in your rice cooker (or use your favorite stovetop recipe) and heat up a jar of these spicy Cajun red beans with smoky pork and andouille sausage for a hearty, warming dinner in almost no time at all. This pressure-canning meal-in-a-jar recipe is adapted from a tested recipe by Ball. I have changed the seasoning and modified the preparation steps and recipe volume somewhat from the original, while still following safe-canning practices.

Red Eye Gravy Recipe

Red eye gravy is a classic southern recipe of strong black coffee simmered in the pan juices of cured country ham, salty and delicious, great with ham, biscuits and grits!

Classic Southern Pecan Pie

This traditional southern pecan pie is a great addition to your holiday pie table, or to bake and make any day special! It has a rich, caramel flavored filling, with buttery pecans and a flaky pastry crust. I recommend a homemade all-butter crust, but you can use your favorite quality store-bought crust in a pinch (though the pie won't be quite as good).

Creamy Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

This homemade pumpkin mac & cheese recipe has it all… a rich, creamy, cheddar cheese sauce, a subtle blend of spices, and brightly-colored pumpkin puree. This is ultimate-comfort food, but with an extra superpowered veggie-boost!