The holidays mean lots of sweets and treats! But not every goodie has to be baked. Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark with Cranberries is an easy way to get festive
15 BEST Thanksgiving Desserts
It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a dessert or two. And any self-respecting Southern spread is going to have a whole slew of desserts to top off
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Where are my toppings people? You know it's the little things that make a moment, a meal, a dessert, a cup of warm cider or coffee special! And that's why
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
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Blackberry Jam Cake
Bring wonderful old fashioned flavor to your table with this vintage Buttermilk Blackberry Jam Cake recipe. Soaked in an orange and cinnamon infused
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
Watermelon Bar: Easy Summer Entertaining
The dog days of summer are barking, and there is nothing easier or more refreshing to enjoy with family and friends than a simple to put together, fun to eat
Mason Jar Blueberry Lemon Lush
Summer is all about time on the patio, slow evenings, and enjoying time with family and friends. And while you still want those moments to be punctuated
Pink Champagne Cupcakes (& some encouragement for moms)
Momming. It's a tough job. It doesn't matter who you are, and it doesn't matter how long you've been doing it. It doesn't get any easier. There are
Strawberry Jello Salad: A Southern Tradition
Layered Strawberry Jello Salad with its dreamy sour cream layer surrounded by crushed pineapple, bananas, pecans and, of course, loads of strawberries has
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
Spicy Chocolate Hearts in 3 Easy Steps
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! And that means that it is time to start thinking about the treats we're going to give our
Those Infamous Neiman Marcus Cookies
I was married at Christmas. It was a magical time filled with family, friends, excitement, Christmas trees and laughter. There weren't a lot of
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
Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake
If you like chocolate, I mean really like chocolate, then this Buttermilk Chocolate Sheet Cake is your cake. It is not for the faint-hearted or the
Easy Naked Mini Cakes
I am so excited to be working with Amber Hussey from Divine Desserts this week! She has agreed to become a regular here at ASD to give us all the tips and
Lemon Basil Squares: A New Southern Twist on an Old Favorite
Normally, I wait for warmer temps to eat lemon squares. Waiting just seems like the right thing to do. But truth be told, I am just crazy about all
Celebrate Autumn with A Rustic Pear Galette
This past week has finally felt like fall! And if the weather has you craving all things fall, then you are in the right place. I am just beside
Pecan Stuffed Grilled Peaches
You know that summer has reached its pinnacle when peaches with all the color of a blazing sunset hang heavily on their branches. As the dog days settle
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.
The Elvis Ice Cream Sandwich- A Hunka, Hunka Frozen Goodness
It's only the best for the king of my castle. So with Father's Day just around the corner, I decided to take inspiration from the king
A Sweetheart of a Valentine’s Meal
For a Southern girl, there is not a quicker way to put stars in her eyes than through food, simmered low and slow, from the heart. And since
Pawpaws, Cheddar Cheese Soup, & Fresh Apple Cake
In other places, children have grandfathers, poppys, even grand-peres. But here in the South, we have pawpaws, or some variation thereof.