A Southern dessert staple is the pecan pie tassie. You and your holiday guests will love this classic recipe for mini, one-bite pecan tassies. This is a nutty sweet treat, perfect for the cookie swap or holiday dessert tray. It wouldn’t be the holidays with out my irresistible pecan pie tassies! This is a classic […]
I saved the best for last! Welcome to my final recipe in this year’s holiday cookie swap. These cherry slices cookies are my favorite cookies to give as gifts, because they are just so darn pretty. The candied cherries give them a holiday glow. They look lovely in a tin or wrapped in clear plastic […]
It’s a holiday cookie swap and you’re invited! Welcome back to my annual holiday cookie swap. Things are starting to look merry and bright around here and I’m just getting warmed up with another nutty cookie for you. These almost cookie crisps are the perfect combination of nutty and sweet. And the perfect way to […]
Today, we are talking snowball cookies. And not just any snowballs, we’re talking Southern snowballs. Welcome to the first day of my annual Holiday Cookie Swap! I’m so excited to celebrate the holiday season with you and yours by bringing you the best (and my personal favorite) holiday cookies recipes. All of the recipes in […]
Don’t come to the South with an empty stomach and not leave room for pound cake. It is the quintessential Southern dessert and this White Chocolate Poundcake does not disappoint. Like most pound cakes, it is moist, dense, and delicious on its own. Want to dress it up for company? Sprinkle some powdered sugar or […]
My children grew up loving desserts. No surprise here, right? Now that they are grown and on their own, I make sure their favorite dessert is waiting on them when they arrive home for a visit. Lizzie lives in Manhattan, travels the world, and enjoys good food. These brownies are her favorite! Not a traditional […]
I love using nuts in baking. Of course, being Southern, I have a penchant for pecans but I love all nut flavors. They bring texture and saltiness to the sweet, softness of cake. Almonds, pecans, walnuts are all friends of mine but today, I am craving the compact yet powerful pistachio. The subtle taste of […]
Looking for a fun and easy design feature for your Easter or Passover family celebration. These birds nests sculpted from white chocolate and coconut are the perfect little perch for a jelly bean or Cadbury egg (my fav). You can’t mess them up and they are fun for the kiddos. I love the adorable bird’s […]
Well, it isn’t quite a snow day (or month or week) but it sure feels like it. What the heck, let’s make snowballs. These cookies are an expected delicacy during my family holiday season but they are always a welcomed surprise throughout the year. Your kids will be rolling them in powdered sugar after they […]