Sassy Southern Cuisine
Every year on Christmas Eve, Aunt Julia hosted a present-guessing party and invited the whole family over to shake their gifts. She would laugh out loud as we wondered what surprise hid inside. It was a tradition my husband looked forward to every season. When I married into the family, […]
Southern Cornbread is easy to whip up and a favorite of every southerner I know. There are many different recipes out there, but this one is tried and true. It’s also fast as lightning! If you’re looking for a jazzed up version, you could try my Cheesy Skillet Cornbread. But, […]
Have you ever made Cheesy Skillet Cornbread with a layer of cheddar cheese inside? If not, you need to stop everything and whip up some right now. It’s truly amazing! I got this idea from my friend, Lisa, who makes the best cornbread I’ve ever tasted. Problem is, she’s never […]
You know the feeling…a craving that comes over you to create something magical from something downright pitiful. That’s exactly how I feel every time I see bananas turning brown. Gone is the fruit of their youth. They need resuscitation. Banana Bread to the rescue! I’ve often wondered how this idea […]
My favorite blog post has to be about biscuits. Not just any fluffy piece of bread, mind you, but a great big piece of Appalachia called Cat Head Biscuits. Now, don’t worry. There’s nothing even related to a cat in this creation. This biscuit got its name from the fact […]