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A completed fruit tart garnished with whipped topping and more fruit.

Honey Lime Fruit Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust

If you love fruit pizza, then this beautiful, easy recipe is just for you! A dazzling dessert or a star at brunch, there's really no time that's a bad time for

Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham

Beautifully glazed hams have taken center stage at holidays, picnics and family gatherings of all types for as long as anyone can remember. And what stars they

Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples

Sometimes a meal becomes all about the side dish! That's certainly the case with these easy Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples. Warm pineapple tossed in just the

Pineapple Orange Fizzy for Brunch

Ditch the regular ol' O.J.! Refreshing and bright, a Pineapple Orange Fizzy just sings brunch. This gorgeous, but simple recipe comes together in a flash

A finished skillet of Dirty Rice.

Louisiana Dirty Rice

Rich, hearty and full of flavor, Louisiana Dirty Rice is one of those delectably versatile comfort food recipes you'll use all the time. A true Southern recipe

Roasted Lemon Asparagus on a white plate with a slice of lemon and parmesan cheese.

Skillet Roasted Lemon Asparagus

Skillet Roasted Lemon Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that can elevate almost any meal! It's no secret that I am not a huge fan veggies. I don't mind

Red Velvet Trifle

Dessert. Let's face it. None of us get to have it all the time. So when we do, we better make darn sure it's special! That's why desserts like this Red Velvet

Coconut Thumbprint Macaroons

Coconut macaroons are a wonderfully easy and fabulous little treat. After all when your main ingredients are sweetened coconut and condensed milk, how

Pomegranate Lime Punch

There's nothing that adds a little pizzazz to your gathering like a gorgeous, sparkling drink. And this Pomegranate Lime Punch doesn't disappoint! Ruby-red

Monday Coffee Break #15

Do you have your coffee cup? I do! Merry Christmas Eve, my friends. I hope this wonderful holiday morning finds your kitchen warm and toasty, piles of

Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark with Cranberries

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

Monday Coffee Break #14

Do you have your coffee cup? I do! I so excited to have coffee with you on this fine day in December and start our week off right.  Our heads are up;

2 bowls of Christmas Snack Mix

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Christmas Snack Mix

This little recipe (if you can call it that- just 4 ingredients poured in a bowl!) is definitely one that you need to have in your back pocket.  It is so

Aerial view of fruit salad.

Classic Fruit Salad with Old Fashioned Century Sauce

Let's talk fruit salad.  It's sweet and tart, crisp and crunchy.  It positively zings with flavor!  Made right, it's all the things a special

Why you should host a Christmas Brunch

Christmas Brunch in the South (with Recipes)

Wrapped in the magic of curly ribbon and sparkly lights, the Christmas holiday just beckons to be enjoyed with brunch. More of an experience than a meal, a good

2 cups of cranberry red hot cider with orange slices and fresh cranberries.

Red Hot Cranberry Cider

Made with cranberry, orange and apples juices and sweetened with Red Hot cinnamon candies, a piping hot cup of Red Hot Cranberry Cider is just the type of cozy

Cinnamon whipped cream topping a cup of apple cider.

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

Dishing up spiced caramel apple cider into copper mugs to enjoy.

Spiced Caramel Apple Cider in Your Crock Pot

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 in a wooden bowl.

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

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

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

12 gifts for the Southern Hostess in your life!

The Ultimate Southern Hostess Gift Guide

Just like the "12 Days of Christmas," I've searched high and low for 12 fabulous gifts good enough to grace the tree skirts of those Southern hostesses in our

Served straight from the skillet, all warm and melty with a little kick and topped with those wonderfully red Christmas-time cranberries, Southern Cranberry & Cheddar Skillet Dip is a gorgeously easy must-have for your next holiday gathering.

Southern Cranberries & Cheddar Skillet Dip

Finger foods.  Heavy hor d'oeuvres.  Whatever you want to call them.  I really like them.  I mean, I really like them. And they are one

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