10 results of 24 Recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Perfect for holiday dinners!

Pork Chops With Caramelized Apples & Pecans

Pork Chops With Caramelized Apples & Pecans

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

I don't think that there is any two foods as complementary as pork and apples. This is a dish that brings the two together, complemented further by pecans and a sweet reduction made up of butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. This is actually a very easy dish…

ambrosia

ambrosia

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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

My Mother Mary Johnson Yancey, made this festive dish for most holidays. Her version included mayo, shredded sweetened coconut and walnuts or pecans. Often that version upset two camps: mayo haters and coconut haters.

Cajun cake

Cajun cake

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

This is an easy cake to make. My five year old helped me with out a problem. The icing is a rich gooey buttery icing with coconuts and pecans in it. The cake it self is a pineapple cake that is made from scratch. A little piece is all that is needed as it…

Mardi Gras Cake

Mardi Gras Cake

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Butterscotch, Pecans and Coconut in a delicious cake that is sure to turn heads and bring applause. This recipe was collected by my mother on a trip to New Orleans in 1988 from the hotel maid taking care of our room.

Spiced Pecans

Spiced Pecans

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Here's a delicious candy recipe I found from an old family recipe. It's good for the holidays!

Skillet Granola

Skillet Granola

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

I\'ve tried a lot of homemade granola recipes and this one is easily my favorite.

Easy Pecan Pie

Easy Pecan Pie

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

An economical, expensive tasting pie for anyone who enjoys pecan pie,

Cookenpap's Banana Nut Bread Deluxe

Cookenpap's Banana Nut Bread Deluxe

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes

This is a reciepe my mother made many, many years ago. It's just as good to me today as it was when I was a kid...Yummmmmy

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 65 Minutes

Pumpkin Pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my family. You cannot have one without the other. Since I don't care for pecans, this has always been my dessert of choice during the holidays. Creamy, spicy, pumpkin pie is just what you need after stuffing y…

10 results of 452 Blog Posts

Praline Pecan Brownies

posted August 17, 2010 in Sugar Pies

Praline Pecan Brownie After making these as part of my early morning baking ritual I am under strict orders not to bake delicious smelling goodies in the middle of the night. According to Michael the scent of baked goods and especially chocolate f (read full article)

Veggin’ Cookbook Chronicles: Stuffed Potatoes

posted August 14, 2010 in Veggin'

I’d like to take you on a little journey. A little journey through The “New Age Vegetarian Cookbook” printed in 1980 by The Rosicrucian Fellowship out of Oceanside, California. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as this cookbook i (read full article)

Orange Pecan Waffles

posted August 13, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

  It’s nice to have good friends to vacation with occasionally. But if you’re married, finding “couple” friends is challenging considering all the relationships that have to go well. Throw in children of different ages and th (read full article)

Fudge Pie - Breakfast of Champions

posted August 09, 2010 in The Meat and Potatoes Foodie

My mama made this pie. It's one of her signature recipes.Fudge Pie, Courtesy of Southern LivingIngredients:3/4 cup butter or margarine3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares3 large eggs1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon v (read full article)

In Search of the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

posted August 06, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

The problem with searching for the "perfect" chocolate chip cookie, is that opinions are subjective.  What I like in a cookie, maybe you don't.  A recipe that one person raves over may seem blah to the next.  When I saw America's Test (read full article)

Simple Ways to Enjoy Strawberries

Yesterday I told you about the nutritional benefits of strawberries. To follow up, here are some of the ways I like to include my farmers market strawberries into meals (you can do the same with strawberries from the supermarket too!): Top whole gra (read full article)

Chicken Stuffed with Gouda, Prosciutto and Pecans

posted August 04, 2010 in TV Food and Drink

Chicken is easy to abuse. It’s so simple to prepare, it’s good for you, it’s filling, it’s abundant, it’s inexpensive, and it takes a real genius to burn it. So, if you’re not careful, you’ll find yoursel (read full article)

Rosemary Roasted Cashews

posted August 02, 2010 in Family Spice

Sometimes you just want a real easy snack or appetizer. My friend, Maria, made these delicious Rosemary Roasted Cashews when we came over for dinner one lovely summer evening. My hubby and I couldn't stop snacking on them! When I was growing up, nuts (read full article)

Guest Post: Sensational Summertime Salads

posted August 02, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

This guest post comes from Allison, who shares her struggles and triumphs while learning how to cook, at Post-College Kitchen! ~~~~~ Summertime makes eating fresh & healthy salads easier than ever! Start with a bed of greens (spinach is my favor (read full article)

Honey Buns

posted July 27, 2010 in Goddess of Cooking

I found this recipe several years ago in a magazine and have since adapted it to suit my family. They are very similar to a nutty cinnamon bun that has a gooey, sticky coating with even more nuts on top. It's very simple to make, and takes very littl (read full article)

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