My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is a tomato-based pasta sauce with beef, sausage, veggies, white wine, and spices. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

If you love tender pieces of meat with a crunchy crust doused in a sauce that balances sweet and savory perfectly, you’ve found your new favorite dinner. This Honey Garlic Pork is made out of chopped pork tenderloin pieces coated seasonings and flour, quick-fried and then simmered in a sticky sweet sauce. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that combines chicken, ham, and cheese. It’s a delicious and elegant dish often served with a creamy sauce on the side which is also included in this recipe.Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

These Joes feature a homemade sloppy joe mix seared between Texas toast and gooey cheese. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

This classic Swiss steak is made with a thick slice of top round steak slow cooked in tomato sauce until completely tender. Old-Fashioned is the best way to go! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is sweet cream, vanilla pudding dessert with toppings and sauce of your choice. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Snickerdoodles are a timeless classic, just like a good batch of chocolate chip cookies or peanut butter cookies. Like Drop Sugar Cookies wrapped in a cinnamon sugar hug, these irresistible cookies never go out of style. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are studded with chocolate chips and are the perfect texture. A soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie is a comforting and nostalgic treat—especially when it's as good as this one. Using good quality chocolate chips for this recipe can make all the difference, and don’t over-mix the cookie dough to ensure the cookies come out tender. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

These super easy Mini Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafer Crust are perfectly rich, creamy and ready in a jiffy! They are so cute and perfect for guests to easily grab and enjoy and any type of fresh fruit or pie filling can be used. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

This is the simplest recipe for chewy No Roll Sugar Cookies with delicious flavors of vanilla and butter. You can decorate these cookies with royal icing or roll in colored sanding sugar to make them look festive and pretty! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is a tomato-based pasta sauce with basil, garlic, white wine, and olive oil. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is the recipe for Potato Gnocchi. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by an authentic Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is the recipe for Ravioli with Ricotta and Spinach.  Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by an authentic Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is the recipe for Fresh Pasta. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Cream based, silky and rich, this is almost an exact copy of O'Charley's Potato Soup. This has been a favorite around my house for many years. This is a thick and hearty soup that will fill you up fast. Have your own O'Charley's soup at home, anytime you like! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Scalloped potatoes are a big deal at my house, and I found this recipe that is delicious!! Thinly sliced potatoes with layers of onions and smother them in a creamy cheese sauce. It’s seasoned to perfection and then baked until tender, bubbly and golden brown. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Cornbread is synonymous with the South. When you think of the South, you think of delicious and moist cornbread. We eat cornbread all year round, and when the weather begins to cool down. You can find us eating a big ole bowl of soup or beans with our cornbread. It literally goes with everything, from collard greens to tomatoes, rice, and sausage to a delectable roast during a Sunday dinner with family and friends. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

The official Natchitoches Meat Pie recipe as designated by the Louisiana State Legislature. There is no shortage of meat pies around town, and you’ll find the famous ones at Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant, Natchitoches Louisiana in business since 1967. Recipe courtesy of Mrs. L.J. Melder, Natchitoches, LA. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Whether you're in the mood for a different grab and go lunch or a tasty game day treat these little rolls aim to please. Buttery rolls stuffed with chicken, bacon and cheese are drizzled with Ranch dressing then baked until gooey and warm. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Perfect gameday snack or a quick easy dinner! Use your favorite pizza sauce and Italian meats to make this delicious sandwich. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

This is some of the tastiest Southern BBQ sauce I have ever had. My great uncle had a knack for all sorts of things from raising emus, to setting up in town and selling his beef jerky, all the way to making his own BBQ sauce! You're missing out if you don't try it! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

My mother's recipe of the classic New Orleans sandwich with olive salad, cheese, and charcuterie. They can be cut in these cute squares or left in the Italian Loaf shape. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Hey y'all! I will be adding as many recipes as quickly as I can to the site. I am working on uploading family cookbooks, my personal recipes, and also tested and approved recipes from other sources. I am SO unbelievably excited to start this food blogging journey. I have so much to share with you guys and I am so proud of my family's special recipes from the South!

Inspired by the famous Frosé Y’all at Willa Jean in New Orleans, this sweet version will be your official drink of summer. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

A fun morning punch is a great way to start off a special day! This drink is easy to prepare and everyone loves it! It can be kid-friendly or you can add some bubbly for adults. this recipe can be made ahead of time, just chill and combine until ready to serve. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

There's no recipe here, just an easy entertaining idea to beat this heat! These are made with Mike's Hard lemonade Strawberry Margarita. The traditional margarita made with tequila needs a much colder temperature to freeze than regular home units will allow. Instead of using the salt and worrying about it melting, you can use chunky crystal sugar for an aesthetic effect, and it won't melt. Enjoy! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

Perfect for any Fall day when you are trying to warm up. Something about this cider always helps me to feel better when I'm feeling under the weather. Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Christmas, it's a perfect addition to any holiday party! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞 Sweet T

Man oh man, this is a great party favor to have! My husband and I enjoy spending time with our friends outdoors doing recreational activities. We ride ATV's at mud parks many times throughout the year and a favorite thing to bring is moonshine. During the day we ride trails and get MUDDY and watch people race against each other in the bounty holes. At night, we all gather around a fire with good music going and great conversation and pass around some jars of moonshine! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞 Sweet T

This Easy Party Punch Recipe is a super quick and easy drink recipe that’s great for entertaining, holidays, or any celebration! This Easy Fruity Punch Recipe is kid-friendly, packed with fruit flavor! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞 Sweet T