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The old-fashioned Libby’s pumpkin pie recipe is the most popular pumpkin pie recipe in the world!  Find out how to make it here.

Slow-simmered Southern-style butter beans flavored with salt pork, in a creamy sauce made without adding any cream or milk.

The best fudge I’ve ever tasted.

The classic pecan pie recipe.

Make ham and cream cheese roll ups three different ways: with pickles, with green onions, or with strawberry jam. Perfect for lunch or parties!

Thoughts drift back to summers long ago. They were simpler times for sure. The big to-do each day was to play and explore the great outdoors. There were plenty of …

Orange Creamsicle Cocktail is an easy to make, cool and creamy drink that tastes like the classic popsicle. All you have to do is stir, sip, and enjoy! Orange Creamsicle …

I got to make a big ‘ole mess of greens. How the term “mess” became a descriptive word for a quantity is beyond me. I find it to be a …

A cookbook was on the kitchen counter. It had been there for a few weeks. I marked a page with a recipe for a gooey cake. I opened the book …

How is certain food defined as retro? What is the difference between retro and classic? I think one factor is convenience food. As inexpensive canned and pre-packaged food became widely …

The Thanksgiving feast has ended. Everyone is full and their annual cravings are satisfied. All the leftovers are carefully packed and put away. The next morning you open the fridge …

What happened to this year? It seems like a minute ago it was February. Anticipation of spring kicked in and then all of a sudden the holiday season is here. …

A ham bone was calling out from the freezer. It had been in there waiting to be used for flavoring a big pot of something. “Cook me now!” was a …

Want to know a secret for tender pork chops? It’s very simple to do. The secret is braising. It takes plain fried pork chops and makes them flavorful and tender …

Yes, it is a Jello salad. When was the last time you had one of those? I seriously doubt it or any gelatin salad has been on a restaurant menu …

Verdens beste kake, or “world’s best cake,” is a Norwegian sponge cake with layers of meringue, almonds, and vanilla pudding, pastry cream, or custard.

Maque choux combines corn, red peppers, green peppers, and sweet onion in a creamy sauce to make a beautiful, colorful side dish that tastes amazing!

I struggled through the first few days so you don’t have to.  Here’s what to buy for a new puppy – what you really, absolutely need!

Why I gave up shopping in person, and what it was like buying a new car online.

If you like chocolate, almond, and coconut flavors, you’ll really feel the joy from the Almond Joy martini.