The Scofflaw Cocktail
December 30, 2025
Slightly sour with a sweet hint of pomegranate dancing around with a great rye whiskey! Add a bit of sweet
Tag: holiday entertaining
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Gingerbread Crinkles
December 23, 2025
Think crinkly gingerbread cookies, rolled in tiny, glistening crystals of sugar and full of holiday spices. Baked just until they’re
Bourbon Balls
December 19, 2025
Deep luscious notes of chocolate layered with vanilla wafers and toasted pecans, all highlighted by the exotic spirit of a
Christmas Chili
December 15, 2025
We have two favorite chili recipes – one is our “beefier” Texas chili and this version, a more Southern, milder
Jalapeño Jelly
December 12, 2025
Delightfully sweet with a surprising little kick of spicy heat with the spectacular color of this season. What a fun
Rosemary and Orange Maple Bourbon Cocktail
December 11, 2025
In most homes, the stockings have been hung and the strands of lights are twinkling. In our house the focus
Gingerbread
December 9, 2025
These are the tastes and scents of the holiday baked inside a warm, rich mahogany cake. One whiff, one bite
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews
December 8, 2025
Cashews toasted to a golden hue then tossed in a buttery blend of spicy heat from cayenne pepper plus a
Southern Holiday Cosmopolitan
December 5, 2025
The first round of holiday guests have made it home and now we’re all gearing up for a month full
Chocolate Crinkles
December 4, 2025
Holiday baking is in full swing at our house. And of all the cookies we make during the holidays this
Chocolate Cream Pie with Meringue Topping
November 26, 2025
Both of my Grandmothers believed if one dessert was good on a holiday table, three would be wonderful. So in
Apple Slab Pie
November 25, 2025
Hiding underneath a delicate pastry crust, glistening from a sprinkling of sugar you’ll find tender apples sautéed in butter, wrapped
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
November 24, 2025
A fluffy cloud of meringue folded into a creamy pumpkin custard bursting with spice then nestled into a ginger snap
Mom’s Hot Rolls
November 23, 2025
Mom was from a large family and having been raised on a farm she knew her way around a kitchen.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
November 21, 2025
This is a soup that perfectly captures the spirit of fall. It’s a savory soup with a creamy, luxurious quality
Pesto Parmesan Pinwheels
November 13, 2025
Tucked inside a flaky roll of puff pastry are layers of bright pesto sprinkled with a nutty, salty Parmesan followed
Pecan Tart with Bourbon Pecan Crust
September 5, 2025
There’s nothing more Southern than pecan pie. My Mom made one of the best, she made them frequently and always
Spiced Pear Bellinis
January 31, 2025
Sparkling cocktails shouldn’t be reserved for special occasions or the holidays though it’s certainly a very good reason to pop