Desserts

Nothing tops off a great home cooked Southern meal any better than this down home, made-from-scratch, banana pudding. Or, as we often call it, “naner puddin.” It’s just downright good and most definitely…a Southern tradition. We’re going to show you how to make this one with or without a real egg white meringue topping, the choice is yours.

This is it…..Mama Ruth’s Famous Strawberry Cake. You’ve heard me talk about it…now…you can cook one of your very own. It’s really a very quick and easy way to fix a scrumptious dessert. Mama Ruth uses a boxed cake mix and just a few other simple ingredients. You can make it with fresh Strawberries or, use some of the ones from your freezer or grocer. You’re gonna love it. Thank You Mama Ruth…for sharing!

If you think Strawberry Shortcake is one of those little pre-packaged cake cups and a bag of flavored syrup you find in the grocery store, then you just don’t know what you’re missing. You’ll love this rustic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe, adapted from a 1928 cookbook with it’s crusty bread layers and sugared fresh Strawberries. Just add whipped cream topping and dig in.

Try this delicious Homemade Peach Ice Cream with a twist. We’ve replaced some of the sugar with our homemade Peach Preserves. Store bought preserves will work just fine and the results are just…well….peachy. It’s a perfect cool and refreshing treat for a hot summer day. Make the ice cream base a day or two ahead of time if needed, then you can just add some ice and salt to the ice cream maker and crank out a new family favorite that everyone will enjoy.

Our Blueberry Pie Recipe has a delicious made-from-scratch double crust and is filled with freshly picked local Blueberries. It’s just oozing with flavor and ready for a picnic. Of course, if fresh Blueberries aren’t in season, you can always use some from the freezer. Either way, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy one of the South’s favorite pies.

Rich, flaky, buttery tasting pie crusts made-from-scratch are easier than you think. Great pies begin with great ingredients and there’s no reason to create a pie with anything but a homemade pie crust. Family and friends will love it when you tell them you made the crust too. You’ll see and taste the difference. Put your fears aside and get ready for a whole new adventure in baking.

A step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for a quick and delicious Cherry Cobbler. When you need a really quick and easy dessert, and one you can say that you made yourself, try this Quick Cherry Cobbler Recipe. It’s sure to satisfy those sweet tooth cravings you’ve been having. It’s also easily adaptable to various other fruits like blueberries or apples. Just a few simple ingredients are all you need.

Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions as we recreate the Adams Original Red Velvet Cake Recipe. Adams Extract, a Texas based company, is credited with bringing this cake to American kitchens during the time of The Great Depression. Just why is it so red though? We’ll explore it’s origins and follow the recipe of Betty Adams to see just why this Red Velvet Cake is so good and, why it’s become so popular.

Follow the easy step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for our Seven Minute Frosting Recipe. You’re sure to love this old fashioned frosting recipe that’s so easy to make. It’s light, marshmallow fluffy texture is, a quick and easy change from all those butter cream frostings you’ve been making. Leave it plain, color it or, add a little flavoring for a frosting you can have ready to eat… in seven minutes.

These made from scratch Blueberry Muffins are a great start to any day…and…a great snack any TIME of the day. Filled with big, ripe, juicy and fresh picked Blueberries, you’ll not only enjoy the taste, you’ll reap the health benefits of eating Blueberries. Blueberries are now in season here in the South and that just means it’s time to get outside and pick some berries. C’mon…whatcha waiting for?