Red Velvet cake is one of the most popular baked desserts in the African American community. The deep red color is symbolic of the bloodshed of our ancestors and their lives lost during enslavement. This dessert, known for its smooth, moist, and almost pillow soft-like texture, is most often made during holidays, specifically to celebrate […] Read more…
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20 Father’s Day Grilling Ideas to Fill Dad’s Heart and Stomach
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate our dads and the other father figures we have in our lives than by cooking them a big old feast full of delicious grilling recipes! I’ve curated a list of 20 Father’s Day Grilling Ideas to win over the hearts and stomachs of the […] Read more…
Cool Off With Your Favorite Southern Dessert: Banana Pudding Popsicles
Banana Pudding Popsicles are a fun dessert that is simple to prep, delicious to eat, and will keep you nice and cool all summer long! Banana Pudding Popsicles This recipe is a fun spin on a traditional dessert. My Dad’s Southern Banana Pudding is a family recipe that I watched him make when I was […] Read more…
20 Cinco de Mayo Desserts & Cocktails
Cinco de Mayo is here and that means it’s time to get the party started! Throw a fiesta for just a few people or a crowd with some sweet Mexican desserts. Tres leches cake is good for any occasion in here you’ll find one with a twist. There are churros made two different ways, some […] Read more…
The Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe That Will Wow Guests
Baked macaroni and cheese is somewhat of a Southern staple. No family with Southern roots is without a side dish of macaroni and cheese. With both my parents being from South Carolina and my sister being a chef, I’ve learned to make what most people have said has been the best-baked macaroni and cheese they’ve […] Read more…