Shortbread Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Elevate your next dessert with a shortbread graham cracker pie crust. Perfect for cheesecakes, fruit pies, and more! There’s something undeniably special about a perfect pie crust – it’s the ...

TURKEY BASICS – The Southern Lady Cooks

Learn a few basics about buying, cooking and preparing your turkey for Thanksgiving. The holidays are just around the corner.  Are you ready?  Have you written up the menu, decided ...

Pigeon Forge, TN (and our last 13th birthday trip!)

Five years flew by in a little more than a heartbeat and we now have three teenagers in our home. My youngest son Nate turned 13 this year, which meant it was time for our family’s last “teen ...

SWEET POTATO PIE – The Southern Lady Cooks

This Sweet Potato Pie is easy to make and a wonderful addition to any holiday gathering! If you love this pie you may want to try out Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie. It’s a combination of a ...

Parsnip Puree – Spend With Pennies

Parsnip Puree is a creamy side dish with a warm and savory flavor. Sweet, almost anise-like flavored parsnips are delicious when cooked in with garlic and blended into a rich and velvety puree. ...

Bread Pudding Recipe – Spend With Pennies

This homemade bread pudding recipe is just like Grandma used to make! This recipe is made with sweet bread and raisins soaked in an easy custard and baked until golden. This is a sponsored ...

MAPLE PECAN PUMPKIN PIE – The Southern Lady Cooks

This Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie is a great combination of a pecan pie and a pumpkin pie. My family loves this one and we always enjoy it during the holidays! If you love this pie you may want ...

The Little Things Newsletter #391 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! There are just a few more days until Thanksgiving and we’re in full holiday mode over here. We put up the Christmas tree and hung some garland last night and ...

Easy Ambrosia Salad – Spend With Pennies

Looking for a sweet and refreshing side dish or dessert? This Ambrosia Salad recipe is just the thing, it combines pineapple, coconut, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows in a creamy base. ...

Toffee Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy toffee ice cream swirled with caramel sauce and then filled with bits of crunchy toffee is sure to satisfy any ice cream lover.  Toffee Bits The toffee in this ice cream introduces ...