Recipes in the south are passed down as treasured keepsakes and they become more than just recipes on paper. Sometimes those recipes get lost but I’ve picked out 10 of the BEST Southern Recipes that Grandma used to make to share with you in case you’re looking for a long lost recipe or maybe just…
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Where have we been? Baby Bear is in NICU.
It was supposed to be a simple tonsil surgery. My baby was supposed to go home the next day. Today we should have been decorating Christmas cookies, wrapping presents or planning to go see Santa and Christmas lights. Yet, today we’re marking our 6th day of being in the hospital, 4th day in NICU 2 hours away…
Old Fashioned BBQ Hamburgers
The recipe for these Old Fashioned BBQ Hamburgers came straight from my grandma’s little wooden recipe box and they might be some of the best we’ve made! Y’all know my love of old recipes and recipes that came from my grandma’s recipe box, my nana’s cookbook and my husband’s Grandma Mary‘s recipe collection! This Old Fashioned…
One Dish Easy Cheesy Mac and Cheese
5 ingredients and one casserole dish is all you need to make this One Dish Easy Cheesy Mac and Cheese! Add some cooked shredded chicken to in at the end for an entire meal or serve it as is for the perfect cheesy side dish! Want recipes delivered right to your inbox? Sign up here! Sometimes I even…
Our Last week with Toni………..
At 8:18am on Monday November 7th, to the sound of Purple Rain, surrounded by family and friends, Toni Newcomb Moore gained her angel wings and started dancing in Heaven after a long fight with Ovarian Cancer. Toni was one of the most amazing women that I ever had the pleasure to meet and love. She…
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies #ExpressLaneCooking
Last Sunday was Big Bear’s 31st Birthday. Thankful he was actually excited about this birthday! I have to admit that I count Birthdays as our “New Years!” I don’t normally consider “New Years” to be the beginning of the year, I count birthdays. Like my personal “new year” started in June when I turned 30. Big…
Hummingbird Cake
I have two sweet little wooden boxes sitting here on my desk in my home office/prop room/cookbook library. They are each filled with recipes that belonged to our grandmothers.One box use to sit in my grandmother’s kitchen and it holds handwritten and newspaper clipped recipes from my Ma (my dad’s mother) the other is on…
Homemade Southern Banana Pudding
Serve is hot or cold, this Homemade Southern Banana Pudding is going to be loved by all! Roasting the banana gives it a richer banana flavor too! Want recipes delivered right to your inbox? Sign up here! Sometimes I even send out free e-cookbooks too! Love it? Pin it! There are two types of…
Crème Brûlée with a Chocolate Ganache Bottom #VanillaWeek
So, I mentioned yesterday in my Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Pecan post that today (February, 3rd) was a pretty special day. It’s pretty much the best day in the history of best days. It’s the day my life completely changed. What could be so special about February, 3rd? Well, it just so happens to be the day…
Chocolate Christmas Popcorn
Drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with chocolate candies and Christmas sprinkles, this Christmas popcorn is the perfect festive treat to make at home with the kids or to package up for neighbor gifts! I’m sure that almost everyone has that Christmas spirit by now! Right? Well, normally I would say, YES! But this year, I…
Pumpkin Soup Cooked In a Pumpkin
Every wonder what it would be like to make Pumpkin Soup Cooked In a Pumpkin? Well now you can find out! I’ve got a great recipe that you’re sure to love! I love to tweak and test recipes. I can be in the kitchen for hours just adding a bit of this and a bit…
Pastel Flower Cupcakes
{ Pastel Flower Cupcakes } Someone I know it having a very special birthday this year. A very important, amazing birthday. BigBear’s Grandmother (Grandma Mary) is going to be turning 85 this year. *Happy Early Birthday Grandma Mary* And guess what else. Guess who’s in charge of her party…. parties… (yes you read that right, 2 birthday…
10 of the best Homemade Treats for Easter Baskets
If you’re filling Easter baskets for your kids or grandchildren this year or maybe just helping the Easter Bunny with some ideas, you’ll love these Homemade Easter Basket treats! Sure, store bought Easter surprises are neat but homemade treats are even better! Fill your little one’s Easter basket with 10 of the best Homemade Treats…
Pan Seared Ribeye with Homemade Compound Butter #SundaySupper #GalloFamily
#SundaySupper has rolled back around and this time we’re all chatting about and sharing our favorite Meals with Meaning! Most people think that a Meal with Meaning or a recipe with meaning has to be one that’s been passed down from generation to generation. While those recipes are amazing they aren’t the only ones that…
Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes #sundaysupper
I can not tell you how much I wish I had been into cooking when my Nana was still around. I wish I had learned how to cook from her and my Papa. They always made the best food. I wish I had written their recipes down. I was trying to prep for this weekend…
Mini Bow Ties with Browned Butter and Parmesan
{ Mini Bow Ties with Browned Butter and Parmesan } Secret Recipe Club It’s June!!! One of my favorite months! Mainly because my Birthday is in June and no matter how old I am, I will always love my birthday!! As an adult we don’t normally do anything huge for my birthday anymore, but that day always…