My absolute favorite cake, and honestly, my family’s too (especially my husband’s!). I only pull this out once a year for birthdays, but oh boy, is it worth the wait. It’s that perfect, nostalgic, melt-in-your-mouth kind of cake. This recipe is nut-free, and always a huge hit! **My Year-Round Special Chocolate Birthday Cake** This cake […]
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Old-Fashioned Pancakes
Ingredients · 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour · 3 ½ tsp baking powder · 1 tsp salt · 1 tbsp granulated sugar · 1 ¼ cups (300ml) whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tang and fluff) · 1 large egg · 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, melted (plus more for the griddle) Discover more Butter bread maple syrup […]
🍗 Southern fried chicken
🍗 Southern fried chicken (classic buttermilk recipe) Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this classic recipe produces perfectly golden, crunchy chicken every time! 🛒 Ingredients: 8 pieces of chicken (legs, thighs, wings or breasts) 2 cups of buttermilk 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional) ADVERTISEMENT 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper For […]
Shrimp And Steak
Shrimp And Steak (Surf & Turf) Recipe A restaurant-quality meal made easy at home! Ingredients For the Steak: • 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 8 oz each) • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp butter • 3 cloves garlic, minced • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • Fresh rosemary […]
Southern Butter Beans
Southern butter beans (lima beans) Ingredients: 1 lb of fresh or frozen butter beans (lima beans) 4 cups of chicken broth (or water) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced ADVERTISEMENT 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste). ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ […]
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps: Crispy, Flavorful, and So Easy! These cheesy garlic chicken wraps are packed with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and savory seasonings, all wrapped in a soft tortilla for a perfect handheld meal. Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 large chicken breasts, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion […]
Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
Chicken and Dumplings Casserole Chicken and Dumplings Casserole (Easy and Creamy) This chicken and dumplings casserole is pure comfort food! It’s creamy and hearty, with fluffy dumplings baked on top. It’s perfect for family dinners. 🛒 Ingredients: For the chicken layer: 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well) ADVERTISEMENT 1 cup of […]
Creamy smoked salmon pasta
🧡 Creamy smoked salmon pasta Time: (serves 2–3) Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes 🛒 Ingredients: 250 g (9 oz) of pasta (linguine, fettuccine or penne) ADVERTISEMENT 200 g (7 oz) of sliced smoked salmon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon of butter 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 small onion or […]
Southern fried okra
🟢 Southern fried okra (crispy and golden) ⏱ Time: Prep: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10–15 minutes Total: ~25 minutes ADVERTISEMENT 🍽 Serves: 4 people 🛒 Ingredients: 1 lb of fresh okra, washed and sliced into 1 cm rounds 1 cup of buttermilk (or milk) 1 cup of yellow cornmeal ½ cup of plain flour 1 […]
Classic Southern Banana Pudding
Classic Southern Banana Pudding Ingredients: For the pudding: 1 cup of granulated sugar 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon of salt ADVERTISEMENT 4 large egg yolks 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup of heavy cream 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract For the layers: 4–5 ripe bananas (sliced) 1 […]