Some cakes are good enough to bring to the table. This one might have folks asking for the recipe before they’ve finished their first slice. This ultra-moist carrot cake is made with freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and dark brown sugar for a deep, caramel-like flavor. It bakes in a half-sheet pan, then gets cut…
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Apple Fritter Bundt Cake
Some cakes are more than dessert. They carry the warmth of a kitchen, the sound of a familiar laugh, and the feeling that there will always be a place for you at the table. This apple fritter Bundt cake is my tribute to my aunt Melvina. My girl Mel. She was one of the kindest…
The Best Creamy Green Bean Casserole
This homemade green bean casserole is creamy, savory, and full of flavor from fresh green beans, browned mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and nutty Gruyere cheese. A splash of Sauvignon Blanc brightens the rich sauce, while onion and chive cream cheese makes it extra smooth. Crispy fried onions on top bring the crunch that every great green…
Easy Caramel Apple Crumble with Vanilla Custard
This easy caramel apple crumble gives you everything you want from a warm, cozy dessert without making the apple filling from scratch. It starts with canned caramel apple pie filling, gets covered with a buttery homemade crumble, and is served with a generous pour of warm vanilla custard. Now, listen. I love a homemade dessert,…
Brown Butter Caramel Icing Recipe
If you’re looking for a brown butter caramel icing that’s rich, buttery, easy to make, and actually tastes like caramel instead of straight powdered sugar, this is the one. This homemade caramel icing starts with salted butter cooked until golden brown and nutty. Light brown sugar and heavy cream are added to create the caramel…
Brown Butter Sticky Peach Bread Pudding
If peach cobbler and bread pudding had a baby, I imagine it would taste a whole lot like this Brown Butter Sticky Peach Bread Pudding. Buttery croissants are soaked in a rich vanilla custard flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice, then layered with fresh peaches coated in a sticky brown butter sauce. After baking,…
Southern Pineapple Juice Cake
There are certain desserts that never go out of style, and Pineapple Juice Cake is definitely one of them. Moist, buttery, sweet, and packed with bright pineapple flavor, this classic Southern cake has earned its place at family gatherings, church dinners, potlucks, and holiday tables for decades. If you’ve never had Pineapple Juice Cake before,…
Sweet Cream Cornbread Recipe (Moist, Buttery, and Sweet!)
Looking for the perfect sweet cornbread recipe to serve with dinner or holiday meals? This Sweet Cream Cornbread is soft, moist, and packed with flavor. It’s made with creamed corn, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla for a rich, bakery-style taste. Topped with a buttery honey glaze, this cornbread stays tender and delicious for…
Carrot Soufflé Recipe
Southern Pecan Pie
I’ll be honest. I was hesitant on sharing this recipe, because I’m not a fan of pecans. Especially in a pie. But, I’m a dang food blogger! I can’t just share things I enjoy. If that were the case, I’d just have you eating Lucky Charms. I love them! Anyway, I stopped being selfish. Here’s…