by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
½ stick butter ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup white wine 1½ cups sliced mushrooms 2 egg yolks ½ cup whipping cream 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced 1 (5-ounce) package crêpes 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 (6.6-ounce) packages (Near...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
My sweet neighbor Martha Ball of Flowood, who is a precious lady and a wonderful cook, brought this delicious and beautiful spring Blueberry Cream Pie to me. It is the perfect refreshing dessert for Easter. Your family will thank you! ½ (14.1-ounce) package pie crust...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
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...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
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...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
CAKE: 2½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced GLAZE: 1 cup...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This delicious Coconut Cream Pie by Shirley Byrd of Brandon won the Mississippi Magazine Recipe Contest in 2014, and I have enjoyed serving it ever since. It is so easy; the creamy filling is quickly prepared in the microwave. It is the perfect dessert for a supper...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
4 chicken breasts, washed and pounded out ½-inch thick 8 slices bacon Lemon pepper seasoning 1 bunch broccolini Butter and olive oil CREAM SAUCE: 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided Toss 8...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
SPECIAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1¼ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup light brown sugar ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Time to set the Easter table with tried-and-true favorite salads along with some easy sides with new twists! Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons ranch dressing mix 1 teaspoon dry mustard Salt, black pepper, and white pepper to...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
For a quick and easy dessert with delicious fresh berries and a creamy lemon filling, this is the perfect summer delight. With a variety of textures, a great combination of flavors, and an easy-to-assemble beautiful presentation, this dessert is a winner for a special...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Carolyn and Ben’s Pimiento Cheese The original recipe for this pimiento cheese is from my friends Carolyn and Ben Hodges of Brandon. I added a few extra seasonings and have made it hundreds of times. It is so easy, and everyone loves it and requests the recipe. It is...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Seafood Pot Pie 1 (14.1-ounce) package pie crusts 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped green peppers 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed 1½ cups tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 (4-ounce) jar...
