by Patty Roper
This very easy and very delicious appetizer from my book Easy Parties has been everyone’s favorite at all of my book signings. One lady loved it so much that she bought eight books for gifts for her friends so they could have the recipe. (I think she liked the rest of...
by Patty Roper
LEMON TEA BREAD ½ cup butter 1 cup sugar grated zest of 2 lemons 2 eggs 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice GLAZE Juice of 2 lemons ½ cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray loaf pan with...
by Patty Roper
I have had several requests for an easy and delicious fish recipe, so we asked our Facebook readers if they had a special one to share. When this recipe came in from Renee Freeman Wilson of Anchorage, Alaska, (originally from Petal), it sounded great and I was eager...
by Patty Roper
My precious friends Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have a wonderful Five Ingredient Cookbook with 580 easy recipes. One of my favorites is the recipe for “The Easiest and Best Vanilla Ice Cream.” It is fabulous and so easy, no cooking at all, but tastes just like...
by Patty Roper
Around Christmastime, everybody needs to bake and decorate sugar cookies with children in fun aprons amidst Christmas carols and laughter. These cookies are the perfect treat for cookie swaps, parties, and gifts. Everyone loves iced sugar cookies and the memories they...
by Patty Roper
This is my LaJolla, California, brother-in-law Bill Roper’s recipe. It is easy, delicious, and truly original. Be sure to follow his specific instructions. Bachelor’s Salad In today’s hectic world, we are all looking for meals that are easy to...
by Patty Roper
My friend Kathryn Davis of Jackson, who is truly a wonderful cook, shared this delicious recipe with me. Perfect for summertime or anytime, enjoy this Southwestern Cheesecake! Southwestern Torta 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese,...
by Patty Roper
For an appetizer that is perfect for tailgating, grab a can of crescent rolls and a package of cream cheese. These delicious and quickly prepared bites also make a great presentation. Enjoy! JALAPEÑO PINWHEELS 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls 1 (8-ounce) package...
by By Patty Roper
I had the most wonderful appetizer at a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and decided that we needed an easy version in Mississippi. I made it, our staff tasted it, and we think it is a winner. It is great to serve on individual plates with cocktail forks or as...
by Patty Roper
Lena Causey, our business manager at the magazine, has been with us since the beginning of the magazine 30 years ago. She is one of the best cooks I know and helps me test and work out recipes, and she always helps with our recipe contest. Lena brings us treats to the...
by Patty Roper
Several years ago, my dear friend Charla Walker of Clinton brought me a delicious Butterscotch Bundt Cake, and it has become my favorite fall cake. I have given it to so many people, and everyone asks for the recipe. I often make one recipe into two small cakes...
by Emily Hines Burgess
There are few foods more comforting than a buttery, toasty grilled-cheese sandwich. In its simplest form, paired with a bowl of hot tomato soup, it is one of life’s most unpretentious indulgences. A simple indulgence, however, that had never seen much change at...
