My frozen purple hull peas recipe is the best! This old-fashioned southern dish made on the stove starts with ham hock stock flavored with garlic and onion. I put in extra ham as well, making the dish super filling, along with onion soup mix to really enhance the flavor. ServedRead More →
My seedless blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. If the seeds get stuck in your teeth or you find them bitter, you’ll love this version of the old-fashioned southern classic. By using a strainer to get the seeds out of the blackberries, you’re left with juice that’s full ofRead More →
Ham with green beans and potatoes is easy and delicious one-pot meal. With both ham hocks and leftover ham, this old-fashioned southern recipe is a filling and satisfying one-pot meal that your family will love. I used frozen green beans to make this recipe super quick and simple, but youRead More →
My ham with pineapple and cherries recipe is easy and delicious! These two fruits, along with a bit of brown sugar and yellow mustard, add a sweetness and tartness that helps to balance out the salty, smoky ham. With spices like cloves and cinnamon adding even more flavor, this bakedRead More →
My lemon custard pie recipe is easy and delicious. A version of southern egg custard pie, this dessert puts a new twist on the old-fashioned favorite by adding lemon juice and zest to the custard filling, resulting in a velvety-smooth pie that has all the flavor of lemon but withoutRead More →
Learning how to render lard on the stove from pork fat is quick and easy. By using the wet method to melt pork fat and strain out bits of meat and impurities, you can make homemade lard that’s pure white, neutral-flavored, and free of trans fat from hydrogenated oils. ThisRead More →
My applesauce pie recipe is easy and delicious! This old-fashioned recipe combines unsweetened applesauce, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices to make a custard pie that’s one of the best you’ll ever try. Although you can use storebought applesauce,, I used homemade microwave applesauce to give this pie the best flavorRead More →
My lima beans and ham recipe on the stove top is easy and delicious! Frozen lima beans allow you to enjoy the sweet taste of fresh beans at any time of the year, and the addition of ham hock and leftover ham add both flavor and protein, helping to turnRead More →
My mac and cheese with cottage cheese and sour cream recipe is easy and delicious! Inspired by the Terry Crews recipe, this baked southern style macaroni and cheese combines cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream to make a version that’s full of flavor. In addition to being full ofRead More →
My chicken and noodles recipe with egg noodles is an easy and delicious way to make an old-fashioned southern favorite. By starting with homemade chicken stock and adding evaporated milk, you can make a thick and creamy broth without cream of chicken soup, reducing the calorie count significantly. If youRead More →