Life of a Southern Woman

I have a confession to make: I honestly didn’t think I would like this, but it was pretty good, and not because it’s mine; it was creamy and smooth, almost like pumpkin pie. Next time I’m going to put some… Continue reading

My great-grandmother’s recipe. 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust  4Tablespoonsn flour ​ 1 Tablespoon butter ​ 1 Cup sugar ​ 2 cups of milk  1/4 Teaspoon salt ​ 3 Egg yolks ​ 1/3Cup cocoa              … Continue reading

It’s quick, easy, inexpensive, and oh-so-good. 1 lb. ground beef 2 cups beef broth ​2 cups water ​1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 (15 oz.) can chili beans ​1 (12 oz.)can whole tomatoes 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped ​1 Tablespoon… Continue reading

 These delicious little bites are absolutely irresistible. 1 lb. Catfish nuggets ​2 cups cornmeal 2 cups flour 2 eggs beaten 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard ​2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning ​1 tablespoon black pepper ​1 Tablespoon chili powder ​1 Tablespoon garlic salt… Continue reading

They are so rich, gooey, and moist. 2 cups of flour 2 teaspoons of baking soda 1 Tablespoon of baking powder 2 cups of chocolate chips ¾ cups of brown sugar ¾ cups of unsweetened cocoa powder 2 large eggs… Continue reading

I could just taste it now, topped with homemade vanilla ice cream 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust 5 GrannySmithh apples 1/2 cup of butter 1/2 a lemon 1 cup of sugar ​2 Tablespoons flour  3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg… Continue reading

This is sure to take center stage at any 4th of July BBQ. 2 (32oz.) cans of sliced peaches 2 tsp. baking powder 2 cups flour  1 cup sugar​​ 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream… Continue reading

This is truly the best-kept secret west of the Mississippi, and you won’t want to miss it! Toasted pecan: 1 cup pecan halves 1 teaspoon cinnamon ​2 Tablespoons butter ​Pie filling: 1 cup dark corn syrup 3 eggs 1 cup sugar… Continue reading

Sinking my teeth into the perfectly crunchy, succulent, and tender fried chicken is pure bliss. 1/2 cup milk  1 egg, beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic salt  1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper  1/4 teaspoon poultry… Continue reading

All the flavors come together beautifully and aren’t overly spicy. 2 (16 oz.) cans of red kidney beans 2 cups of rice 1/2 lb. of smoked sausage chopped 4 1/2 cups of water 2 teaspoons of hot sauce ​2 teaspoons… Continue reading