
about me:
I've always loved baking, a love I come by naturally from my mother who was a traditional Southern cook and loved to make cakes, cookies, and other sweets.
You can find me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sugar_pies
favorite foods:
Anything requiring sugar and butter! ;)
3 Egg Omelet
A quick and easy omelet that even a beginner can turn out perfectly every time!
Lemon-Ginger Almond Scones
A wonderful taste treat in a cookie style scone with hints of lemon and ginger with a little almond crunch!
Lemon Mousse
Light as air with a smooth lemony texture topped by sweetened whipped cream.
Traditional Southern Cornbread
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had ever measured!
Maple Cookies
A wonderful sweet treat for the maple lover! The perfect Autumn cookie for your harvest celebrations!
Macaroni and Cheese
A quick and easy Mac n' Cheese that will be sure to be a hit!
Williamsburg Shrewsbury Cakes
A modern adaptation of a recipe that dates back to the Renaissance! This produces a wonderful cookie with delicate flavors. Perfect for afternoon tea! I'll also add a more historically accurate version for those who'd like to try the real "biscuit" (crisp cookie) type.
Shrewsbury Cakes (Original Recipe)
This is an original recipe dating back to an 1808 cookbook. The cookie produced will be crisp and thin with nice hints of the spices. This is the original variant of the Williamsburg Shrewsbury Cakes I posted previously, with quantities made more manageable.
Glazed Lemon Cookies
A quick and easy lemon cookie with a tart glaze.
Maple Almond Cake
A tantalizing blend of maple and almond flavors in a light and easy cake that's perfect for Fall.
Butter Rum Muffins
The luscious taste of real butter and decadence of rum in a great treat for breakfast or even as a dessert!
Classic Crisscross Peanut Butter Cookies
A classic recipe that is perfect for an afternoon treat with milk!
Honey Pecan Chicken
A lovely baked chicken for fall featuring the taste of honey and a crunchy baked pecan crust.
Pecan Clusters
A quick and easy chocolate candy that is perfect for holiday baking and gift giving. Originally from a recipe by Paula Deen.
Le Marquis et Creme Beurre Menagere
Adapted from Julia Child's classic French recipe this is a beautiful chocolate sponge cake with a butter cream frosting that is sure to bring applause!
Lemon Cappellini with Grilled Chicken
A lemony pasta seasoned with Parmesan and fresh herbs topped with grilled chicken breast.
Pizza Margherita
A classic pizza that is a snap to make either with homemade dough or a store bought dough!
Easy Marscapone Cheese Danish
Marscapone Cheese, sugar and sour cream combine for a filling that tastes much like the richest of cheesecakes. Encased in buttery and flaky puff pastry, this quick and easy treat will surely impress your breakfast or brunch guests!
Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
Cool, creamy and delicious for those hot Summer days. The filling tastes very much like a strawberry cheesecake but without the baking and hassle! The biggest part of this is keeping your hands off while it chills!
Goat Cheese Frittata
The great thing about frittatas is that you can use whatever you have handy in the kitchen to create a scrumptious dish suitable to breakfast, lunch or dinner! This version features sauteed onions and peppers, bacon, Parmesan and goat cheese. This is easily doubled by using a 12" pan instead of a 6" and doubling ingredients. Note: if you want to make these "healthier" you can use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Puff pastry combines with cheeses and tomato to make a wonderful savory tart perfect for an appetizer or side dish.
Asian Grilled Chicken
This delicious chicken recipe uses Dijon mustard and Soy Sauce to create a delectable sweet n' sour taste both in the chicken and as a sauce. This is perfect served over fried rice!
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Ginger Maple Spice Cookies
A nice soft cookie with a distinct real maple flavor followed by the slightest "bite" of ginger and finishing with a hint of orange.
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