Category: Classic American Recipes
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
Classic American Buttercream -2024 Reformulation
The easiest, best buttercream for icing and decorating cakes, cupcakes or cookies. This formulation tastes like vanilla ice cream!
Mardi Gras King Cake
We lived in New Orleans from 2010 to 2012. I have such happy memories of living there. The locals are welcoming and kind. It’s not [more…]
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: [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
Crockpot Sausage, Date, Pecan and Apple Stuffing (with make ahead option)
A great stuffing whether or not you make it ahead of time or not. The “make ahead” portion of this recipe is purely optional. I [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]