by Patty Roper | photo by Melanie Thortis
This is Grandmother Slay’s famous Spice Cake. She was one of the most generous ladies I have ever known. She made this cake for many friends and neighbors, and she would always give it on a beautiful china plate that they could keep. Cake: 2 cups sugar 2 cups...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
Oatmeal is healthy and loaded with fiber and good things for your body. It is warm and comforting on a chilly fall morning. Oatmeal can also be bland, gray, lumpy, tasteless, and unattractive. These recipes give you a reason to bring it back to the table with a few...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
The perfect summer party appetizer! It has it all, the spice, the sweet, and the heat if you like. Chill for several hours to let all the flavors meld and marry! 5 ears fresh corn, shucked Cooking spray for grill or grill pan ½ cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
In the world of cooking, there are some nuts that possess a flavor profile that is so distinct, so profound, it can be identified the moment it touches your tongue. Seconds before that, even your nose detects the distinct aroma first. Toasted warm pecans,...
by Patty Roper | photo by Melanie Thortis
2¼ cups all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon salt ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 4 eggs 2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, an ½ cup...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
8 to 10 ears fresh corn, shucked 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Pinch sugar to taste Using a sharp knife, slit each row of corn in half, then cut corn kernels off cob into a bowl. When all kernels have been removed,...
