STENCILED COOKIES

STENCILED COOKIES

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My daughter, Beth, sent me a photo of the most unbelievable stenciled peacock cookies in turquoise and lime that she had made for her friend’s birthday. She assured me that they were very easy to make. They truly were amazing! And I could envision tons of...
FLUTTER FUN

FLUTTER FUN

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This butterfly project was inspired by my friend, Linda Kay Barbour, from Winona. She used paper butterflies on branches for a garden club luncheon, and they were such a pretty presentation fluttering above the tables. Butterflies are some of God’s most amazing...
BE MY VALENTINE

BE MY VALENTINE

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to share love with those who are special. Send a lacy Valentine invitation and have a few girlfriends or mothers and daughters over for an elegant ladies’ luncheon with golden hearts at each plate and lots of pink flowers....
FAVORITE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

FAVORITE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This is my favorite quick-and-easy chicken casserole. I serve it with rice topped with sautéed sliced almonds, a green vegetable, and a green salad. It is a version of a recipe that my dear friend Carolyn Hodges shared with me several years ago. It is an effortless,...
BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE

BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE

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½ (14.1-ounce) package pie crust ¾ cup chopped toasted pecans, divided 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, divided  1½ tablespoons milk 1 (14-ounce) can blueberry pie filling 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¾ cup...
APPLE CRISP

APPLE CRISP

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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...