by Patty Roper
Since Peggy’s Pound Cake won our Grand Prize for the Recipe Contest, I have discovered that everyone really loves pound cakes. There are many delicious varieties, and no one can have enough or try enough recipes. Charla Walker of Clinton shared this special pound cake...
by Patty Roper
BANANAS FOSTER ½ stick butter, melted 1½ cups vanilla wafers, crushed ½ cup caramel topping 1 teaspoon rum extract or 2 teaspoons rum ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 medium bananas, cut into 1/8-inch slices 4 cups milk 3 boxes (4-serving size) instant banana pudding...
by Patty Roper
If you have ever been to Paris in the spring or anytime, chances are, you have enjoyed a Parisian macaron at one of the delightful patisseries throughout the city. They are beautiful, delicate, pastel sandwich cookies of different flavors with a light cream filling...
by Patty Roper
This recipe first appeared in our 2007 Field Guide and we have had many requests for it. Very easy and delicious, it might just become your new favorite cake! WHITE WINE CAKE Pan Preparation: Baker’s Joy cooking spray ½ cup pecans, finely chopped Preheat oven...
by Patty Roper
These delicious recipes are wonderful served together. With a tossed green salad, they make a perfect easy-to-prepare meal for company. The pork tenderloin is a beautiful presentation in puff pastry placed on a bed of potatoes garnished with fresh rosemary. The pork...
by Patty Roper
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...