by Patty Roper
If you have ever been to Paris in the spring or anytime, chances are, you have enjoyed a Parisian macaron at one of the delightful patisseries throughout the city. They are beautiful, delicate, pastel sandwich cookies of different flavors with a light cream filling...
by Patty Roper
This recipe first appeared in our 2007 Field Guide and we have had many requests for it. Very easy and delicious, it might just become your new favorite cake! WHITE WINE CAKE Pan Preparation: Baker’s Joy cooking spray ½ cup pecans, finely chopped Preheat oven...
by Patty Roper
These delicious recipes are wonderful served together. With a tossed green salad, they make a perfect easy-to-prepare meal for company. The pork tenderloin is a beautiful presentation in puff pastry placed on a bed of potatoes garnished with fresh rosemary. The pork...
by Patty Roper
When I was doing a book signing at Kademi, a wonderful shop in Philadelphia owned and operated by two best friends, Katie Mills brought me a box of catfish fillets from her family’s Mississippi Heartland Catfish Farm. Lena Causey, business manager of the magazine who...
by Patty Roper
My sweet friend Merleen Ivey of Clinton shared this delicious Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe with me years ago, and it is still one of my favorite go-to recipes. It is just perfect for tailgating or family get-togethers or to share at the office. Enjoy! CHOCOLATE...
by Patty Roper
My sweet friend Mary Alice Blackman of Flowood shared this Squash Casserole, a Primos family recipe, with me years ago, and it is easy to prepare and delicious. I have tried many other squash recipes and always come back to this one. People who don’t even like squash...
by Patty Roper
If you like pecan pie and the creamy taste of caramel, you will love this version of the traditional Southern recipe. Carolyn Hodges, a dear friend of mine from Brandon, shared this delicious recipe with me. She thinks her addition of the Madagascar vanilla makes all...
by Patty Roper
PUMPKIN PIE 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoons cloves ¼ teaspoon ginger 1½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk 2 (9-inch) pie crusts, unbaked 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 stick butter,...
by Patty Roper
SWEET MILK POUND CAKE 3 cups cake flour, sifted 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ²?³ cup butter, softened 1¾ cups sugar 2 eggs 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1¼ cups milk Confectioners’ sugar for dusting cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with Baker’s Joy...
by Patty Roper
This simple and delicious vegetable will complement any holiday menu. SIMPLY GREAT GREEN BEANS 6 (14.5-ounce) cans whole green beans 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup Hormel real crumbled bacon Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Drain green beans, and pour into a...
by Patty Roper
These sugar cookies are everyone’s favorites—perfect for wedding favors or Valentine’s Day! MIMI’S GLAZED SUGAR COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon evaporated milk...
by Patty Roper
My sister-in-law Melanie Roper served this delicious salad on handmade Italian dishes on the cabana of her sunny La Jolla, California, home on a recent visit. The company and setting were perfectly delightful, but the salad was wonderful too. The recipe originally...
