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a slice of Cajun cake on a plate with a glass of milk

Old-Fashioned Cajun Cake

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 18, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

This super moist Cajun cake 🍰 is made with pineapple and an amazing coconut pecan topping.

Sauces and Seasonings Gravies Cajun and Creole

Basic Marchand de Vin Sauce

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 16, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Marchand de Vin sauce is a French style sauce made with red wine and beef stock. This is a basic sauce for steak, or make it Louisiana style with minced ham and mushrooms.

Pie Recipes Southern Food Chocolate Chips Walnuts

Kentucky Derby Pie

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 12, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Celebrate Derby Day with this amazing Kentucky pie! This classic Kentucky pie is filled with chocolate chips and walnuts along with optional bourbon, and it’s super easy to make and bake.

Cake Recipes Bundt/Tube Cakes Southern Food

Kentucky Butter Cake

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 12, 2024Leave a Comment4 min read

Kentucky butter cake is a rich, moist brown sugar cake that your family will ask for again and again, and it is so easy to prepare and bake! Brown sugar adds caramel flavor to this wonderful cake

Southern Food Bacon Greens

Kale and Mustard Greens With Bacon

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 12, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Bacon adds flavor to these delicious mixed greens. Feel free to use vegetarian bacon or omit it if you like.

country captain chicken with tomatoes and curry powder

Southern Food Tomatoes Chicken Thighs Bacon

Instant Pot Country Captain Chicken

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 8, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Curry flavors abound in this Southern country captain chicken, and it is a tasty change of pace from the everyday chicken and rice dish. The Instant Pot makes it a quick and easy weekday meal.

Sauces and Seasonings Southern Food

Henry Bain Sauce

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 4, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Henry Bain’s sauce is a famous Louisville, Kentucky sauce that can be used as a sauce for meat or as an appetizer. Learn how to make this fantastic sauce!

Southern Food Peppers Tomatoes Cajun and Creole Fish Halibut

Halibut Creole

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 4, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

A spicy Creole-style tomato sauce flavors these easy baked halibut fillets. Make it mild or spicy!

Southern Food Cheese Pizza Tomatoes

Green Tomato Pizza

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 3, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Here’s an excellent way to enjoy the end-of-the-season green tomatoes. The sliced green tomatoes are baked with mozzarella cheese and garlic on a homemade pizza crust.

Thanksgiving Sides Southern Food Side Dish Carrots

Easy Glazed Carrots

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 2, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

Serve these tasty glazed carrots with a holiday meal or everyday dinner. For the glaze, use sorghum syrup, molasses, maple syrup, honey, or golden syrup.