Apple Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze

Fresh apples are crisp and sweet and hit the spot on a hot day. I love to go apple picking in mid-summer and throughout fall each year.  I usually find that I have brought home too many for my family to eat while ripe.  If that happens to you or you are just in the mood for an easy apple snack or dessert this cake is for you.  It makes a great breakfast too, with coffee!    It is moist and tender and filled with nuggets of apple yumminess.  It is good by itself but the glaze offers a wonderful …

Zucchini Cake

Don’t sleep on this Zucchini cake!!  It is unbelievably good!  You would never suspect that there’s vegetables in this cake.  It’s so moist, light, flavorful, and simply delicious! Since this cake is so light, it doesn’t have any frosting and it’s not overly sweet you could even have a slice with a cup of tea for breakfast.  However you see fit to eat it, you will enjoy it!!

Southern Fried Hot Chicken

Everyone loves fried chicken, but sometimes we want something a little different. It seems like everywhere you turn today someone is doing their own version of hot chicken.  I felt it was my turn to take a stab at it!  This recipe has the crispy, delicious fry that you love, but with a big kick!!   Note: If you don’t have a fryer you can use a pan to fry this chicken. Make sure you have enough oil for your specific fryer or to fill the pan just 1/3 full so you avoid splatter and burning yourself.

Chocolate Chip Crackle Cookies

The flavor and aroma of these cookies transports me right back to my Mom’s kitchen as a little girl during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.  When my Mom would be pulling out all the stops to make sure everybody had all of their favorite goodies during the holidays.  These cookies have crisp edges and they’re chewy in the middle.  Since these cookies are easy to make they’d make a great afterschool snack to have waiting for the kids when they get home!

White Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bon Bons

I’m not a huge fan of dark chocolate, easily preferring milk chocolate. But my favorite? White chocolate. The sweetness always explodes on my taste buds. I love the creamy, rich flavor, as well as the fact that white chocolate is easy to color in any way I want. I tried it with a chewy caramel pecan candy recipe that I had. They are rich in flavor, creamy, and as chewy as the name implies. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did!

Easy 5 Minute Chocolate Mint Fudge

Fudge is a traditional American dessert.  It comes in all flavors and textures.  It’s fun to eat but not always fun to make.  Here is a quick and simple way to make fudge without all the hassle of candy thermometers and stand mixers.  Just 5 minutes to cook and you are on your way to fudge utopia.  Have fun and mix it up with your own flavors and textures.  It’s sure to be a favorite that will last generations.

Chicken, Bacon, Mushroom Stew

This rich and satisfying soup hits all the comfort food notes. Hearty chicken and mushrooms help to satisfy hunger and leave your belly feeling warm and full. The addition of bacon and a splash of heavy cream add luxuriousness. This dish is a winner for the whole family.

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie is a classic addition to any southern Thanksgiving Day supper! Or, any meal, for that matter! The flaky, golden pie crust, with the silky, fall-flavored, sweet potato filling will keep the tradition alive. This delicious dessert will be loved by all!

Praline Cookies

These cookies are probably one of my favorites. They have the perfect crunch, but also the best chewy center. The pecans make an excellent crunch as well. The praline icing is literally the ‘Icing on top’!