Before I fought fascism, I just wrote recipes and taught little cooking lessons online. But, here we are! Thanks for being here! We lived in New Orleans from
Classic American Recipes
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I have a hard time passing up the vibrant red rhubarb stalks in the market this time of year. Rhubarb is naturally flavorful, yet extremely tart. Pairing fresh
Strawberry Shortcake
This recipe is for the person who’s great grandma or great aunt used to make these and serve them on the front porch. That’s the kind of short
Fresh Strawberry Pie
You will need a pre-baked pie shell to make this gorgeous fresh strawberry pie. You can find my masterclass video and recipe here. This recipe will make a
Panko Encrusted Pork Chops
This is my modern take on the old “shake and bake” although we don’t actually shake our chops – they wouldn’t get nearly enough of the delicious seasoned
Authentic From-Scratch Chicken and Dumplings
This is the kind of dish that will transform a regular Saturday or Sunday into a memorable, cozy day. Chicken and dumplings is really just a stew
Buttermilk Cornbread
This is my favorite kind of cornbread because the edges are slightly crackly and the insides are soft and cakey. The buttermilk makes this twangy and delectable. A
My Family’s Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes
These are the pancakes that my family has been making for decades. At first, I was the one who always made the pancakes. Then I taught my husband
Classic American Buttercream -2024 Reformulation
The easiest, best buttercream for icing and decorating cakes, cupcakes or cookies. This formulation tastes like vanilla ice cream!
Super Bowl Sunday Nachos
These nachos come together in less than thirty minutes and are a real crowd-pleaser! Set up a “nacho” buffet at your next get together. Idea: Put plenty of
Broccoli Cheddar Chowder
I’m always encouraged by the deep healthy greens of fresh broccoli this time of year. The color is so rich, it’s almost a blue-green. It just FEELS healthy,
Beef Stew
Don’t be intimidated when considering this recipe. It comes together so quickly on the stove top, then is baked in the oven for a couple hours. The longest
Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs
If you want to serve your family a classic fried chicken but don’t want to deep fry, then this is the recipe for you! I actually like these
One for the Oven – One for the Freezer: Old School Chicken Casserole
This is one of the recipes that got me through some very busy years. It enables you to make two dinners at one time. One to freeze and
Jambalaya for a Crowd
My family lived in New Orleans, Louisiana for two years. I really enjoyed learning about cajun cooking and I was lucky enough to have some excellent teachers. This
Classic Red Velvet Cake
*Important* To make this cake, use TWO BATCHES of Cream Cheese Icing.
Deep Dish Pecan Pie
What makes my pecan pie special is the spiced rum in the filling, and the fact that there is enough filling to fill a generous deep dish pie
My Best Mac & Cheese
This is my very best mac n cheese recipe. It’s layered with all kinds of flavors like bitter, creamy, sweet and savory. This recipe serves as many as
Proper Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
My favorite buttermilk biscuits! A food processor makes this recipe very easy to throw together. Just follow my steps outlined in the video and you’ll get a light,
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are so smooth, creamy and intensely flavorful! The addition of the buttermilk gives them a full, round flavor, and my stand mixer method of mashing
Crockpot Sausage, Date, Pecan and Apple Stuffing (with make ahead option)
A great stuffing whether you make it ahead of time or not. The “make ahead” portion of this recipe is purely optional. I find that on the morning
French Style Thanksgiving Turkey (with gravy)
I was planning on re-doing this video, but alas, I ran out of time and with Thanksgiving fast approaching, I thought it prudent to just pull it from
Old-Fashioned Caramel Corn
Crispy, crackly, buttery and surprisingly easy! You don’t need a candy thermometer for this recipe. This delicious caramel makes great homemade gifts to hand out during the holidays.
Easy & Amazing Chocolate Banana Bread
This recipe is easily achievable for a beginner, and a fun creative project for an intermediate or advanced baker. If you want an extra challenge, try and devise
Snickerdoodle Cookies
These creamy, buttery, cinnamon-y cookies are a great way to kick off your fall baking season! Snickerdoodles don’t require special ingredients. You probably already have the ingredients on
Lush, Deep Dish Chocolate Cream Pie
The best, most decadent, lush and unforgettable pie. My chocolate cream pie recipe uses ten egg yolks and three cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips to make a delicious
Classic American Chocolate Layer Cake
A deep, dark chocolatey cake that is moist and almost custard-like, while still being light. The mayonnaise is an unlikely key ingredient that makes this cake so full-proof