Steve Gordon
Award Winning Food Preservationist, Fisherman, Author of three cookbooks. "From Mama's Big Oval Table, From Mama's Big Oval Table - BOOK TWO and Carolina Christmas Sweets and Appetizers." Online Contributor to Our State Magazine Newsletter.
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Follow our super easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make these two ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins. All you’ll need is cake mix and canned pumpkin. It really doesn’t get much easier than this to make muffins. Printable recipe included.

Ham and Asparagus Rollups
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making this quick and easy snack or appetizer. Great for your family meal, or great for your next party or get together. Only three ingredients are needed. Printable recipe included.

How To Make Cocktail Smokies Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to learn how to make Cocktail Little Smokies. Its the perfect appetizer for your next party and a Taste of Southern family favorite. Quick and easy to make, and ready in less than an hour. Printable recipe included.

Sausage Balls
Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make this super easy Sausage Ball Appetizers. You only need three ingredients, sausage, cheese and Bisquick. A real crowd pleaser for your next party or family get together. Printable recipe included.

Citrus Marmalade
Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making this taste of sunshine three Citrus Marmalade. We’ll take you through the complete process of not only making this marmalade, but also how to can this marmalade in a water-bath canner. You can do it. Printable recipe included.

Chow Chow Relish
Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making this old Southern favorite. Chow Chow relish is a great topping for hot dogs, burgers, turkey sandwiches, all kinds of great things. We’ll show you how to make the relish, then water bath can it to preserve it. Printable recipe included.

Cherry Preserves
Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make and water bath can these homemade Cherry Preserves. You only need two ingredients – cherries and sugar. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. We’ll show you the complete process. Printable recipe included.

Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes
Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make these delicious Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes. We’re working with our friends at OXO to make these cupcakes. Just add the frosting of your choice and enjoy. Printable recipe included.

Pickled Green Tomatoes
Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to learn how to make and can these delicious Pickled Green Tomatoes. A tasty addition to just about any meal. Great as a side dish, or on a sandwich. Kind of sweet, kind of tart and tangy. Printable recipe included.