Full of all the season's flavors, this piping hot crock pot apple cider with its smooth caramel, bright oranges, warm spices and dollop of whipped cream is the
Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Cinnamon Simple Syrup
What's a good cup of coffee without a slice of pound cake every now and then? Not much! That's why we all need at least one solid pound cake recipe
Autumn Pear Salad with Figs & Ginger Molasses Vinaigrette
Enjoy fall like you mean it this year! Pull out all the stops with this gorgeous Autumn Pear Salad with Figs & Ginger Molasses
Pumpkin Butterscotch Dip
What's better than a yummy pumpkin fluff layered in a parfait or dessert? A Pumpkin Butterscotch Dip born of a fluff recipe but destined to make its home
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
There are so many ways to enjoy sweet potatoes in the south other than just in a casserole or candied in brown sugar syrup. Why, we're never limited to
Pumpkin Chocolate Delight with Pretzel Crust
Fall, when the days grow longer and the light grows golden. Everyone is always ready for the magic the cool temps of autumn brings. And one of the
A Southern Discourse Fall Home Tour
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. ~Hebrews 13:2 There's been
Thanksgiving Coffee Bar + 3 Fall Creamers
Welcome to 'A Gracious Thanksgiving' blog tour hosted by a few of us from over here at A Southern Blog Collective. From guest
The Thanksgiving Table: Ambiance, Hospitality, & Food
He escorts me to His banqueting table, and it is obvious how much He loves me. Song of Solomon 2:4 The makings of real Thanksgiving table is not about
3 Tips For Successfully Adding New Foods to Your Holiday Meal
Some of us are pretty protective of our long-standing holiday standards. We don’t want anyone messing with our green bean or sweet potato casseroles. And Heaven
Blackberry Margarita Ambrosia
Ambrosia. It's one of those proper southern recipes that no one can really agree on. Love it, hate it... Which fruit to use... It's all
Triple Layer Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd Buttercream
As I mix and whip and bake to get ready for Easter weekend, I am excited about this year's 'piece de resistance'- a Triple Layer Lemon Cake with rich lemon curd
Egg Nog French Toast Casserole with Cranberry Pecan Topping
Next to holiday finger foods (fondly just called 'snacks' at my house), Christmas brunch is my absolute favorite! Christmas brunch is also my favorite
Southern Salted Caramel Cake
This Southern Salted Caramel Cake is guaranteed to be moist. Traditional caramel soaks between the layers. There are pecans. And the frosting is a
Christmas Hot Chocolate Bar
The Christmas season is in full swing, and for me that means 87, 369 decorations have to be hung, evergreens cut and draped, a myriad of cakes, pies, snacks,
Old Fashioned Coconut Ice Box Cake
I started making this coconut cake years ago after coming across a recipe in a book called The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn. Yes, you heard right. Cake mix.
Mini Louisiana Natchitoches Meat Pies
Famous Louisiana Natchitoches Meat Pies are a Christmas tradition that is enjoyed all year long! Filled with spicy beef and pork, these authentic golden,
It’s A Barn Christmas
Welcome to ASD's 2015 Christmas tour! This year, we are visiting Brian and Suzanne McCarver's barn. But this is no ordinary Christmas
Christmas Morning- Overnight Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
It's Christmas, and I am thinking gingerbread. And guess what? Gingerbread isn't just for cookies, muffins, or breads... With the right ingredients,
Holiday Prime Rib
I don't know about you, but there are some years when I just feel like doing something other than turkey of ham for the holidays. If you grew up like I
This Year’s Thanksgiving: Traditional Yet So Unexpected
This week, we have a special guest contributor! Shannon Brooks and her photographer husband, Rob, create crazy delicious meals using whole foods and
