This is one of my favorite fall desserts. It was my Grandmother Avery’s recipe, who always had plenty of fresh apples from her trees in Macon. It is so easy and delicious and can be served at Sunday lunch or in a pretty compote with vanilla ice cream at a dinner...
Have you ever tried Drinking Caramel? It’s only the most luxurious drink you will ever swirl in your mouth. Think of it as Hot Chocolate’s delicious cousin. 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 3 cups cream 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla For...
¼ cup dark brown sugar ⅓ cup molasses ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2¼ cups flour, divided 1 cup pumpkin jam such as New Canaan...
36 caramels, unwrapped ¼ cup water ¼ cup butter, cubed 3 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 1⅓ cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 (9-inch) deep dish pastry shell, unbaked ½ cup pecan halves, not toasted Preheat oven to...
Label plates and glasses with stick-on chalkboard name tags. Send a scary message with gummy letters threaded on skewers. Cut cheese pizza into fingers, and add pointy pepperoni fingernails. Serve chili in small bowls with shredded cheese and top with piped...
It is almost fall and tailgating time again! Time to enjoy friends, fellowship, and snacks before the game. Keep it simple with a plaid table covering, ferns, and potted seasonal flowers. Add farmhouse wooden serving pieces offering pick-up prepared sandwiches, Veggie...
I love pumpkins, and especially these pumpkins dressed in beautiful designer prints. With just a few supplies and a little time, ordinary white pumpkins become aesthetic decorative objets d’art. Pumpkins are covered in beautiful paper napkins, even some made to match...
I can honestly say that I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t love caramel apples, and most will even tolerate a sticky nose and cheeks to fully enjoy one. They are the treat of choice for children of all ages at fairs, festivals, and parks. Every memory...
My Aunt Priscilla, who is a pastry chef in Nashville, Tennessee, shared this recipe with my family last summer. It is an excellent surprise side dish with any grilled meat or fish! 3 pounds Roma tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon basil 2 teaspoons kosher...
LAYERED SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH DRESSING ½ pound fresh spinach ½ pound bacon, fried and crumbled 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 head lettuce, torn 1 package frozen peas, uncooked but thawed 1 onion, chopped ¼ pound each shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese...
This Pumpkin Crisp makes you feel the season approaching with turning leaves, beautiful colors, and the rich pumpkin and cinnamon flavors of fall. It is the perfect blending of textures with the creamy filling and the delightful crisp topping with pecans. Enjoy it...
The soft glow and mirror-shine patina of mercury glass adds a vintage appeal to any décor, and it is especially nice for table settings in the form or candleholders, floral containers, and chargers. Any clear glass object works well for this project, and it’s fun to...
