Recipes

Light and fluffy and the closest thing I've found to my grandmother's biscuits. Delicious for jams, butter, honey, corn syrup, or just great bread for any meal. My grandmother used to make them pretty much every day.

It's a great day when my mom serves up this Southern specialty! Cooked grits are combined with seasonings, cheese, and eggs, then baked. The eggs are the secret to light fluffy grits that melt in your mouth! You may adjust or eliminate the hot sauce to suit your taste.

This is some of the best buckwheat pancake mix around and tastes great with some butter and syrup or jam.

A rich and flavorful Southern-style sawmill gravy with Jimmy Dean® sausage. Serve hot over split biscuits.

Lowcountry-style shrimp and grits with bacon at its best!

As kids, we always put in a heartfelt request for these Costas French Market doughnuts (beignets) on Christmas Eve. It was quite a family affair — my mom would make up the dough, my dad would roll them out and cut them, and then after frying them up, we kids would take turns shaking them in a paper bag with confectioners' sugar! I finally got to go to New Orleans and was excited to try "the real thing'" at the famous Cafe Du Monde. I was so happy because my husband and I said our recipe was a near-carbon copy of Cafe Du Monde! We've made this recipe for over 40 years, and I promise it won't disappoint!

As a special treat for my mother, I created this recipe, which includes one of her favorite desserts and one of her favorite breakfast items. This creation also goes great with French toast, so make this as a special treat to your mom or any mom. Also a nice way to impress anyone with a special breakfast. I hope you enjoy as much as my mom did.

Hoe cake is a Southern bread that is cooked in an iron skillet, like cornbread. This hoe cake recipe stems back to my great-great grandmother. My father has made this recipe for years, and it is always requested by his grandchildren. A slice of hoe cake will warm your insides — slathered with some homemade apple butter alongside of some butter beans, freshly sliced tomatoes, and a good tall glass of sweet tea. I promise your family will love this truly Southern recipe!

This is a pseudo Southern take on a quiche.

Unbelievably light, these fritters are best with fresh sweet corn. Great for breakfast and with ham or ribs. Serve with maple syrup. Easy to make too! My husband loves these and anticipates corn season.

This is a family favorite that my dad taught me long ago. It's very filling and if company arrives unexpectedly for breakfast, just add more flour and milk. This recipe works best with a cast iron skillet as it holds heat so well. And besides, it makes the meal more authentic! Serve over buttermilk biscuits.

Often imitated, never duplicated. Just make sure that after you make this sausage biscuits and gravy for breakfast, you have a window of opportunity to go back to bed, because you won't be able to do much after consuming this. A cast-iron skillet is preferred. I prefer the taste that the maple sausage lends to the dish, however you could easily substitute regular or sage sausage in lieu of the maple. Single ladies, sit back and wait for marriage proposals!

Red-eye gravy has a wonderful flavor and pairs perfectly with ham. The way the bitter coffee marries with the sweet, smoky fat is delicious.

This is the real Monte Cristo sandwich. It has a nice thick batter and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy hot sandwich with currant jelly or make a currant sauce with currant jelly, water and heavy cream.

This is the old-time recipe from our grandmamas. There is no real measurement in this for the shortening. Wonderful and tasty heavy biscuit from the old times. Great with homemade sausage gravy. Always always always use White Lily® flour for the fluffiest biscuits. I usually don't always use all of the buttermilk. I seem to usually have just under a 1/4 cup leftover.

This chicken and waffles recipe has crunch, sweet, spicy, and savory all in one.

Learn how to cook grits with this easy recipe. If you've never tried grits, you haven't lived!

These sweet potato pancakes with nutmeg are a very welcome change from regular pancakes. Great with maple syrup or cranberry sauce.

You'll love this grits casserole with ground sausage and cheese, especially if you're from the South. When I cook it, I place it in the slow cooker to stay warm. There is nothing worse than cold grits for breakfast!

These pepperoni rolls are just like the amazingly unique pepperoni rolls found in almost all convenience stores in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania. A slightly sweet fluffy dough with spicy pepperoni makes for a delicious treat!

This bacon gravy recipe is quick and easy to make. Nothing makes biscuits better than being smothered in a Southern-style bacon gravy. Delightful!

Beignets are deep-fried, soft, square pastries that are served warm with powdered sugar. This is a traditional New Orleans-style beignet recipe that's easy to make and can't be beat! Grab a café au lait and you're set!

It's done in a rice cooker rather than the stove.

This flaxseed smoothie with banana and strawberries is a good source of fiber and a quick and low-calorie grab in the morning.

This apple and banana smoothie is a thick, healthy fruit drink with apple, banana, and orange juice. The frozen banana takes the place of shaved ice and results in a smooth, creamy texture. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for added effect.

These muffins are just as delicious and moist as regular muffins! They'll be gone before they have time to cool. Low-fat, healthy and yummy, imagine that.

I just gathered together my favorite fruits and added what else was needed. If you like, use a multigrain bar (I use Entenmann's strawberry flavored), crumble it, and sprinkle some on top of each smoothie.

This large parfait can be made for a delicious breakfast - or it can be halved for a yummy snack. Enjoy it using fresh or frozen blueberries, but fresh strawberries are recommended.

A basic strawberry and raspberry smoothie made with healthy ingredients. Choose organic, pesticide-free berries, probiotic yogurt, and local honey if possible!

In a hurry? Make this fruit salad in about 10 minutes. You can add or subtract different fruit according to your taste and what is in season.

This strawberry banana protein shake is a healthy, versatile drink, perfect for a post-workout meal. It also makes a healthy alternative to an ice cream shake for the kids. The banana and strawberries can be substituted with kiwi, pineapple, pears, mango, blueberries, etc. Get creative and enjoy!

I recommend this orange and banana smoothie — it's filling enough to have for breakfast!

This grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich is a sweet, warm breakfast idea. It's cooked like a grilled cheese sandwich but filled with melted peanut butter and warm bananas.

This is the best post-workout shake. It's delicious, nutritious, and filling — a perfect drink after a hard workout at the gym. I've been drinking it every morning for years after I finish my workout around 8 am, and I stay full until 11:30 am!

A quick and delicious banana, avocado, and spinach smoothie that can be used as a breakfast or snack!

The word farl originates from the Gaelic word fardel meaning four parts. These potato griddle breads can be made with leftover mashed potatoes if you have them. Serve hot with a little butter and salt or fry them alongside soda bread as part of an Ulster Fry.

This kale smoothie with banana is perfect for those of us who have a hard time getting our daily dose of veggies! Nutrient-rich kale is hidden in this delicious, easy smoothie.

This versatile kale and spinach smoothie is a delicious way to add more veggies to your diet! Chia seeds are optional but will give you added protein and energy.

An energizing cucumber and pineapple smoothie with coconut water, ginger, and lemon.

This porridge made with oats, bananas, and cinnamon is a favorite winter breakfast of ours. It's hearty, warming, and tastes delicious!

This strawberry-banana protein smoothie with almonds and protein powder is great for a meal replacement or after a workout.

This muesli recipe is a nutritious and delicious breakfast cereal. Use any dried fruit you desire. You can also use almonds in place of walnuts if you like. It's wonderful with hot or cold milk!

This is a great fruit smoothie recipe consisting of fruit, fruit juice, and ice. I like to use whatever fresh fruits I crave that day... Berries, mangos, papayas, kiwi fruit, etc. Experiment with your favorites!

These German potato pancakes made with shredded potatoes and onion are a nice change from regular pancakes. Perfect served with Bratwurst sausage and cranberry sauce, topped with maple syrup.

This vegan oatmeal smoothie has a deep pink color and a rich, creamy texture. It's very filling, and perfect for people in a rush in the morning. You don't have to give up a good breakfast when it's this fast to make! I use vitamin fortified soy milk.

This yogurt smoothie recipe is delicious! You may substitute the strawberries for any other berries or fruit.

This fruit salad is perfect for a backyard bbq party or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the citrusy sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it.

This is a great healthy and easy-to-make chili, made famous at Firehouse Station No. 2 in Madison, Wisconsin. Serve with corn bread johnny-cakes.

A delicious alternative to traditional chili, made with pork loin, wild rice, white beans, and authentic Mexican red chile. Make it easily in a slow cooker.

A smoky, spicy, hearty chili with bacon and ground beef. Serve with your choice of toppings--sour cream and Cheddar cheese work well.

All I can say is yummm! This is a different take on chili (with no beans) that I found absolutely delicious! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Enjoy with a dollop of sour cream and tortilla chips or use as a taco filling.

There is a vast difference between the chili you cook and serve on its own and the chili that you slap on a chili dog. The texture and taste have to compliment the dog using smaller amounts so it won't explode all over your face. This chili is our perfect double-dog-dare-you chili for use on hot dogs. Yes, they are hot dogs, not franks. Franks lived in France from the third to the fifth century on the banks of the Rhine River. If you must call them something other than hot dogs, try 'weinahs,' that works for us in the north.