Leaf through the pages of any old Southern community cookbook, and you are likely to come across a version of this cake. And it might not draw your eye, being so plain and simple. I am sure I flipped past many times before I actually stopped to read one. But once I get intrigued, I search these recipes out and combine, refine and test them until I have an updated version … [Read more...] about Hot Milk Cake and Strawberry Caramel Sauce
Sweets
Lavish Lemon Cake
When you are the cook in the family, the special task of creating family celebration meals falls to you. It is an honor and a privilege and one I take very seriously. I always pay attention to what my family members like (and don’t) and my favorite kitchen task is devising and creating meals or treats that will surprise and delight them. When the whole family … [Read more...] about Lavish Lemon Cake
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffle Tart
Peanut butter and chocolate are one of nature’s great flavor combinations. But part of the great parental anomalies of my childhood. My Dad doesn’t like it. That was, and still is, difficult for me to understand. It was as much a mystery to me as all those great questions that were answered with “because I said so”. After all, how could a man who eats tiny, oily, smelly … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffle Tart
Eggnog Pie
I considered calling this Christmas Panic Pie. It is the perfect recipe to have in your pocket for the busy holidays. It is simple, requires a few ingredients you can easily have on hand and can be dressed up elegantly or served simply. During the holidays, I always have a carton of eggnog in the fridge. It is one of my favorite holiday flavors and ingredients, and stashing … [Read more...] about Eggnog Pie
Red Velvet Surprise Cupcakes
Last year, I posted a recipe for Peppermint Black Bottom Cupcakes, a nifty seasonal twist on a classic recipe and family favorite. Well, as I started to think about Christmas treats for this season, I decided to take that classic recipe and try another twist - fun, rich, colorful red velvet. Red Velvet Black Bottom is not a great name, so I call these surprise cupcakes … [Read more...] about Red Velvet Surprise Cupcakes
