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Peach Dumpling Cobbler

Peach Dumpling Cobbler is  a cobbler made with fresh sliced peaches layered between three layers of sweet, tender, buttery dough.   Boiling water is poured over the whole cobbler.  The dough transforms magically, making sheets of dumplings. OLD FASHIONED SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER This old-fashioned peach cobbler is Southern in every respect. It features fresh peaches and a flaky, buttery crust that magically transforms into sheets of dumplings. Peach Dumpling Cobbler is the first dessert I want to make as the peach season approaches.   We love my Double Crust Peach Cobbler  recipe, but lately, the Peach Dumpling Cobbler has become the first choice. They are both easy enough to make.  We just love the dumpling texture in the Peach Dumpling Cobbler.   And really, the only difference between the two recipes is that the Peach Dumpling Cobbler has three layers of crust instead of two, and 2 cups of boiling water is poured over the whole cobbler....

Christmas In July! Chessmen Butter Cookie Pineapple Pudding

Pineapple Pudding , creamy, velvety homemade custard pudding layered between Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies, classic southern.  The Christmas Chessmen add a charming touch to the dessert during the holidays, simply scrumptious. Christmas in July is a fun Christmas celebration in July that originated from the circumstance that in the southern hemisphere, Christmas is actually celebrated in the summer.   So for the residents from that area, they began to have Christmas celebration in July so they could enjoy the holiday in the peak of their winter season. So here in the United States, we began to embrace the concept.  Americans began capitalizing on the profits with sales and promotions. And then there is the early count down, six months, which has us all looking forward to all the Christmas fun.   Hallmark definitely plays a big part in all the anticipation with all the Christmas movies playing on their channels.

Stain Glass Fruit Salad

Stain Glass Fruit Salad, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh strawberry slices, and fresh blueberries tossed all together in a strawberry pie filling, homemade or canned.    Light and fresh...who says it can't be for dessert!   The night before any celebration we are having, I make Celebration Salad.  I like another quick fruit salad  I make from my childhood using canned fruit, but this is our favorite. I try to use fresh fruit as much as I can.  Especially now, while the strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries are in season.   We have some that are not a fan of bananas in this salad, so we leave them out but feel free to add them along with any other fresh fruit.  I think Kiwi and grapes would be another delicious addition or even peaches.   If you add peaches, a homemade peach pie filling is a great combination.

Fresh Vanilla Peach Slab Pie

Fresh Vanilla Peach Slab Pie,   fresh juicy peaches in a buttery lattice crust, baked in a rimmed baking sheet pan.  Easy to serve and perfect for a large crowd.    Here in Texas, peach season is in full swing.  The peaches are lovely in the grocery stores, but for our peaches, we like to get them at a local peach orchard in a little town close to us.   They have several varieties, but our favorite is Alberta's, they are not ready yet, so we get another variety.  They are sweet, juicy, and the best part, they are freestone.

Hearty Old Fashioned Meatloaf

Hearty old fashioned meatloaf recipe is as old as the hills, but with a secret ingredient added, you will become even more of a meatloaf lover. OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF WITH A SECRET INGREDIENT Diced Green Tomatoes in old-fashioned meatloaf elevate the dish from average to extraordinary. The meatloaf is flavorful, and a delicious ketchup glaze is spread over the top. Old Fashioned Meatloaf is one of my family's favorite meals.   Who doesn't love a good meatloaf sandwich?  I make my classic meatloaf recipe most days, but for this recipe, I added a twist to our favorite recipe.  

The Best Carrot Cake Ever with Ultra Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

The Best Carrot Cake Ever with Ultra Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting sets the bar for all carrot cakes.  The cake is incredibly moist from a generous amount of finely shredded fresh carrots and blanketed with a velvety frosting that completes the perfection.  The Best Carrot Cake Ever! This past weekend I surprised my husband for Father's Day with a Carrot Cake.  I had made one just the week before for my son in law's birthday.  Jim enjoyed it so much, I decided to make him one too. Carrot Cake is often made around celebrations and holidays and rightful so, usually for Easter.  It is such a rich and decadent cake that deserves all the compliments and praises.

Old School English Pea Salad

Old School English Pea Salad is a classic salad made with simple ingredients, such as crunchy pieces of onion, chopped dill pickles, and boiled eggs with a coating of mayonnaise.   How To Make The Best English Pea Salad   Pea Salad is an easy summer salad perfect for potlucks and gatherings.     There is a secret to making the best recipe. Pea salad is a classic summer dish.  It pairs well with ham and chicken dishes or any grilled meat.   This Old School Pea Salad recipe for years has been our family tradition to make for our Christmas Eve meal.   Jim's Mother started this tradition back in the '70s.  She cooked Ham, Potato Salad, a pot of pinto beans, and two pans of cornbread.  One to eat with the beans and one for our Cornbread Dressing the next day. WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE?  TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR OLD SCHOOL PEA SALAD Below, under the next heading, I give a list of preferred ingredients, t...

Most Flavorful Southern Baby Lima Beans

Baby Lima Beans are sometimes called butter beans in the South.  They are little green beans with the texture of creamy butter, cooked without adding cream — southern comfort food. GREEN BABY LIMA BEANS In less than an hour and with minimal effort, you can prepare a healthy and delicious side dish quickly. A Southern Spring delight, Baby Lima Beans, served alongside a hot pan of cornbread, fried okra, fresh tomatoes, cole slaw, and garden spring onions.  Add fried chicken, and you have the perfect meal.

Crispy Oven Baked Tacos

Crispy Oven Baked Tacos made with a homemade ground beef filling, covered with refried beans, and grated sharp cheese then topped with pico de gallo.  A weeknight meal the whole family will keep asking for.  Recipes that take few ingredients and little time to make are often on our meal rotations.  Oven Baked Tacos are in that category.  I like to cook the taco filling ahead of time and have ready just before popping them in the oven.   I like to heat the refried beans and have them the same temperature as the homemade taco filling.   For the cheese, there is nothing better than grating the cheese yourself versus buying the bags of grated cheese.  Don't get me wrong I buy bagged grated cheese, but there are certain dishes I like to use the freshly grated cheese.   I usually have the ingredients for the pico de gallo on hand, chopping and mixing them all together and hang out in the refrigerator to be ready...

How To Make Southern Smothered Boneless Pork Chops Hearty And Delicious

Southern Smothered Boneless Pork Chops,   succulent boneless pork chops made from scratch ingredients with no canned soups or milk.  A classic southern comfort dish that is hearty and creamy rich in flavor with a heavy dose of amazing seasonings.   Have you ever heard that pork is the other white meat?  Several years ago that was an advertising slogan for pork.  The goal was to increase consumer demand for pork and dispel its reputation as a fatty meat.   When I grew up, I remember ham and pork chops were the favorite pork selections and being high in calories.  But in the last years, pork dish has evolved.    From pork roast made into pull pork to pork tenderloin marinaded, considered the leanest and most expensive piece of pork to buy.  For the recipe, I used boneless pork chops which are basically top loin or rib chops with ribs removed.  They are lean, very little connective tissue, no fat. ...