If you’ve ever been to a church potluck or Sunday supper in Tennessee, chances are you’ve seen banana pudding on the dessert table. Usually in a glass dish, with golden vanilla wafers peeking through creamy layers, and topped with a cloud of whipped topping — it’s the kind of dessert that disappears...

Don’t worry — there’s no actual possum in this pie. But try telling that to my kids the first time I served it at a Sunday lunch! It’s all part of the charm. Arkansas Possum Pie gets its name because it “plays possum” — looking like one thing on top, but hiding layers of chocolatey, creamy goodness ...

There’s something magical about the smell of bubbling peaches, cinnamon, and buttery crust drifting through the kitchen. It takes me right back to summers at my aunt’s farmhouse in Georgia. We’d pick ripe peaches straight from the tree, still warm from the sun, and by dinnertime, there was always a ...

This pie has a quiet kind of charm. No fruit, no fancy topping, no complicated crust — just a creamy, custard-like filling nestled in a flaky shell and dusted with a hint of nutmeg. It’s called Sugar Cream Pie, and it’s been comforting Indiana kitchens for generations.

I first tried it when my neig...

Every Christmas, my grandmother would bring out a little tin filled with bourbon balls — nestled in paper cups, dusted with powdered sugar, and so full of rich, chocolatey goodness you had to close your eyes for a second with each bite.

I didn’t know then how Kentucky that tradition really was — bu...

There’s something so comforting about a homemade pie cooling on the windowsill — that buttery golden crust, the bubbling fruit, the sweet smell that fills the whole kitchen. And if you’ve never had a marionberry pie before? Oh friend, you’re in for a treat.

I first tasted marionberries years ago on...

Every summer growing up, my dad would crank the old ice cream maker on the back porch. I’d sit barefoot, watching the rock salt melt while the sweet scent of strawberries filled the air. That first cold spoonful? Heaven. These days, I skip the hand-crank but keep all the homemade charm with this sim...

I still remember the first time I had strawberry shortcake at my grandma’s house in Tennessee. The sweet strawberries, the soft biscuit, that fresh whipped cream… it was magic. Now, I make this healthier version every spring — and it still brings smiles around the table, especially when the berries ...

Back when I was constantly battling sugar cravings and energy crashes, desserts were a slippery slope. I wanted something sweet—but not something that would leave me bloated and blah. This pineapple upside-down cake was one of the first desserts I reworked to fit my clean eating goals. It’s made wit...

The first time I made this Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, it was for a friend’s baby shower — and it completely stole the table. I was nervous (cheesecake felt fancy!), but it was surprisingly simple and turned out gorgeous. That pretty raspberry swirl made it look like I bought it from a bakery. It’s ...

This recipe came from one of those “what do I do with this leftover lemon poppy seed loaf?” moments. I cubed it up, poured over a simple custard, and popped it in the oven. The result? Warm, golden, citrusy heaven. Now I bake this on purpose — not just as a way to use up leftovers. It’s bright, cozy...

I love a dessert that looks like I spent hours on it... when really, I just layered a few simple things and let the fridge do the work. That’s what this Berry Icebox Cake is all about. I made it one Fourth of July, and it was gone before the burgers even hit the grill. Light, fruity, and creamy — it...