Mincemeat Pie History

Unfortunately, most people have never tasted a true old-fashioned mincemeat pie (also called mince pie).  The flavor of real mincemeat pie (not the bottled version purchased at your local store) … Continued

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Crème Fraiche

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Creme Fraiche Recipe

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Creme Fraiche will surprise you on how moist and low-fat they are.  The secret to these great chocolate cupcake, is the use of dates in the batter. … Continued

Mini Chocolate Tea Brownies Recipe

The sweet taste from these pop in the mouth Mini Chocolate Tea Brownies will perfectly accompany your mid-afternoon tea.  We have Ellen Easton to thank for this invention and you should check … Continued

Molasses Crinkle Cookie

Molasses Crinkle Cookies Recipe

  Molasses Crinkle cookies are the molasses version of the famous and very popular Chocolate Crinkles (Kringles). I love the flavor of ginger and molasses blended in this rich chewy … Continued

Apple Pie

Mom’s Apple Pie Recipe

My Mom makes the best ever apple pie and it is truly a delight!   This is the perfect recipe for apple pie for anyone who wants an old-fashioned, tasting pie … Continued

Apple Turnovers

Mom’s Apple Turnovers Recipe

Best Apple Turnovers you will every have!  This is my Mother’s, Dorothy Hagerman, Apple Turnovers recipe.  When Mom made these delicious apple turnovers, our family would actually make a meal … Continued

Moravian Ginger Cookies

Moravian Ginger Cookies Recipe

Moravian Ginger Cookies are paper-thin and crispy molasses cookies that are cut into shapes and baked. These cookies are considered a signature cookie of the town of Winston-Salem, NC. These … Continued

Nanaimo Bar

Nanaimo Bar Recipe

Nanaimo Bars are very rich and so good cookie that requires no baking!   Nanaimo (pronounced nah-NIGH-moe) Bars are a traditional Canadian bar cookie whose origins are said to be from Nanaimo, … Continued

New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce Recipe

New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is a popular dessert served during Mardi Gras.  Bread Puddings tastes so decadent and is positive proof that leftover bread does have a purpose … Continued

large baking dish with freshly baked northwest cornbread

Northwest Cornbread Recipe

My family loves cornbread! It is easy to make and so good.  Cornbread made in the Northwest is a little sweeter and lighter than the traditional southern cornbread.  I often … Continued

Nun’s Sighs

Nun’s Sighs Recipe

Suspiros de Monja Nun’s Sighs (Suspiros de Monja) are a typical Spanish pastry that is golden and crispy on the outside and rich and creamy on the inside.  A thick … Continued

oatmeal date square on a white plate

Oatmeal Date Squares Recipe

Oatmeal Date Squares recipe is from my mother, Dorothy Hagerman.  She originally got this recipe from her Aunt Dale.  As such, I honestly do not know how old this recipe … Continued

Oh Henry Bar Cookies

Oh Henry Bar Cookies Recipe

Oh Henry Bar Cookies will remind you of the famous Oh Henry® Bars by Nestles.  Remember those cookies – so good?   This recipe is my version of that cookie.  These delicious chocolate … Continued

old fashion oatmeal cookies

Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies seem to be everyone’s favorite cookies – they are easy to make and always so delicious!  I like adding raisins to this simple version, but you … Continued

Buttermilk Pie

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Buttermilk pie is a favorite Thanksgiving dessert staple in Texas.  This is a delicious, old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie using basic ingredients from the pantry.  Most families consider this pie their favorite … Continued