Baked
Hummingbird Cake
Southerners’ passion for big, rich, complex cakes is perhaps best exemplified by this spicy masterpiece, which has won blue ribbons at county fairs all over
May 31, 2023
Baked
Millionaire Pound Cake
Throughout the south, there are “millionaire” (or “million-dollar”) pies, cakes, puddings, trifles, and Lord knows what else—the implication being that the dessert is super rich.
May 31, 2023
Baked
Cold Oven Pound Cake
Except for adding a little almond extract for additional flavor, I baked the cake just as directed, and, for whatever reasons, it turned out beautifully.
May 31, 2023
Jam and Jelly
Peach, Apricot, And Citrus Conserve
For once, you don’t have to bother cutting away the pith from the oranges and lemon when making this conserve. The citrus peel is essential
May 31, 2023
Snack
Three Fruit Marmalade
I learned to make this luscious marmalade from a transplanted English lady living in Palm Beach, Florida, who never stopped complaining about not being able
May 31, 2023
Jam and Jelly
Blue Ridge Apple-Mint Jelly
Despite the South’s famous Mint Juleps, Mint jelly has not enjoyed the same level of popularity in this region as it does elsewhere in the
May 31, 2023
Jam and Jelly
Hot Pepper Jelly
At any large Southern cocktail party, you’re likely to find a variety of delicious snacks like toasted pecans, crab dip, and celery stuffed with pimento
May 31, 2023
Jam and Jelly
Ozark Blueberry Jam
Both wild low-bush blueberries and strawberries, along with wild honey, can still be found in the hill country of Arkansas’s Ozarks. When these precious ingredients
May 31, 2023
Jam and Jelly
Blackberry Jam
Blackberry jam and preserves are two of the South’s most ubiquitous condiments, cherished not only for spreading on breakfast breads but also for their versatility
May 31, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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