Dessert Recipes

Nothing says summer like firing up the grill and enjoying a summer barbecue. Whether you’re having friends over or simply making some burgers and dogs with the family, these are the meals that memories are made of. And if you’re looking for some tasty barbecue recipes, we have you covered! So, break out the paper […]

Pink Salad is a one-step dessert recipe loaded with pineapple, pecans and cherry flavor.

Southern Apple Fritter Recipe   Ingredients: Vegetable oil 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup milk 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cups finely chopped Golden Delicious apples 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange zest […]

Ritz Mock Apple Pie Recipe Why would anyone want a mock apple pie when they could have a real apple pie? Well that’s a very good question. But once you get a taste of the Ritz Mock Apple Pie you may start to wonder why anyone would want a real apple pie when they can […]

  Easter Bunny Cake This Easter, make a dessert the kids will have just as much fun making as they will eating. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups coconut, divided green food coloring 2 baked 9-inch round cake layers, cooled 3-4 cups buttercream or vanilla frostingassorted jelly beans and/or other candies for decorating Directions: 1. Tint 1/4 […]

Deep South Chocolate Pecan Pie Ingredients: Pastry for a 1-crust pie2 ounces (2 squares) unsweetened chocolate3 Tablespoons butter1 cup light corn syrup¾ cup white sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup coarsely chopped pecans½ cup heavy cream, whipped Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with […]

Mama’s Honey Oatmeal Bread of Contentment Nothing beats homemade bread for instant comfort. The smell of Mama Shirley’s Honey Oatmeal Bread was one of the most wonderful scents to come from the kitchen. This is the kind of recipe that as it bakes, makes us think of people, places, and moments in time when everything […]

Snowy Day Stormy Night Blueberry Bread Mama Shirley had a knack for putting a few simple ingredients together that would bring everyone into the kitchen in no time. While this recipe wasn’t exactly a dessert, it was a treat that appeared like microwave popcorn does now. It was for tv-watching when the Wizard of Oz […]

Divine with Cheese Walnut Bread Walnut bread isn’t hugely popular among bread recipes, but it is something we grew up with. Walnuts were plentiful, and they were used to make wonderful recipes besides dessert. Walnut bread is fantastic with cheese slices as a hearty snack. It isn’t sweet so it can be a “tide-them-over-until-dinner” bread. Not only […]

Junior’s Cheesecake Recipe Although cheesecake is thought to have originated in Greece, it is often synonymous with the state of New York. Although the recipe for cheesecake had been around many years before New York was even a thing, New Yorkers really took to this dessert. By the 1900’s it was being served in almost […]

Pumpkin Pie Bars Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup rolled oats 2 eggs ¾ cup white sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Directions: 1. […]

Forget Me Not Cookies Recipe Ingredients: 2 egg whites½ cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup finely chopped walnuts½ teaspoon vanilla Makes 36 cookies Directions: 1. Set the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Line two 14 inch by 16 inch baking sheets with parchment […]

Fresh Corn Bread Ingredients: ½ cup sifted flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon soda¾ teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons butter1 ½ cups grated fresh corn ( 3 or 4 ears)1 egg½ cup buttermilk Directions: 1. Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter, add corn and mix well. 2. Beat egg lightly and add to milk. Add to flour […]

Blondies Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup of butter, melted 1 cup of tightly packed dark brown sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup of all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter and flour an […]

Ladie’s Club Orange Chiffon Cake Recipe Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups cake flour1 ½ cups sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt5 egg yolks½ cup vegetable oil¾ cup fresh orange juice1 Tablespoon orange zest½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup egg whites½ teaspoon cream of tartarOrange Butter Frosting (recipe below) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 […]

Corn Crisps Ingredients: 1 cup corn meal1 Tablespoon butter½ teaspoon salt7/8 cup boiling water Makes about 2 dozen   Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients. Make balls using 1 Tablespoon mixture for each. 2. Place on well greased baking sheet. With moistened fingers, pat into 3 inch rounds. 4. Bake at 400 degrees F, about 30 […]

Old Time Creamy Puff Pudding Ingredients: ¼ cup butter½ cup sugar1 teaspoon lemon rind; grated2 egg yolks3 Tablespoons lemon juice2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour¼ cup Grape Nuts cereal1 cup milk2 egg whites Directions: 1. Thoroughly cream butter with sugar and lemon rind. 2. Add egg yolks; beat until light and fluffy. 3. Blend in lemon juice, […]

Pig and Whistle Cake Ingredients: Cake: ½ cup butter½ cup half and half2 large eggs1 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder Topping: 1 cup packed brown sugar3 Tablespoons half and half¼ cup butter, melted½ cup chopped walnuts Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for baking. […]

Buttermilk Biscuits This biscuit recipe is from the deep south, where half of our family is from. It’s been handed down from generation to generation because they are the real, melt-in-your mouth, fluffy biscuits of yesteryear. Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt6 Tablespoons butter, cubed3/4 cup buttermilk Makes 9 […]

Midnight Velvet Chocolate Cake Recipe This is from the recipe box of a time gone by, when dessert (especially a homemade chocolate cake) was the highlight of the meal. Every mom had her special chocolate cake recipe, served on special occasions as the highlight of the meal This recipe is dark and decadent, and when […]

Spiced Pumpkin Flan A twist on traditional flan, this pumpkin flan recipe is bursting with warm fragrant spices. A wonderfully creamy alternative to pumpkin pie, this Latina favorite can be the star of your fall dessert table. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups plus 1 Tablespoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup pumpkin purée […]

Cheese Rolls Ingredients: 8 dinner rolls½ cup butter¼ lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauceDash cayenne1 egg white, stiffly beaten Makes 2 – 4 servings Directions: 1. Cut rolls in half. Cream butter; add cheese and seasonings. 2. Add egg white. Arrange roll halves on baking sheet. 3. Spread a heaping Tablespoonful of cheese […]

Fudgilicious Tunnel Cake Ingredients: Cake: 1 ¾ cups sugar 1 ¾ cups butter, softened 6 eggs 2 cups powdered sugar 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa 2 cups chopped walnuts Chocolate Glazed Topping: ¾ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa 4 to 6 teaspoons milk Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 […]

Refrigerator Bran Rolls Ingredients: ½ cup shortening6 Tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt½ cup boiling water½ cup bran1 package dry or compressed yeast½ cup lukewarm water1 egg, beatenAbout 3 – 3 ¼ cups sifted all purpose flour Makes about 2 dozen Directions: 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in bran; cool to lukewarm. […]