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...
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...
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...
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...
Ann Conner of Brandon makes these spicy crackers every year for Christmas gifts. The original recipe is from her friend Rita Hickman of Brandon. These delicious crackers, with a perfect blend of spices, are just the treats to share with friends, neighbors, and...
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...
Cheryl Sides, a dear friend from Abita Springs, Louisiana, gave me this recipe, saying that it was one of the best entrées she had ever tasted, and before I had the opportunity to try the recipe, Carol Hardison of Ridgeland brought the Fillets of Beef to my house for...
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...
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...
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...
