Everybody loves my chili, so when I make it, I make a big pot of it. The following recipe will make a huge pot (I cook it in my 12 quart stock pot). This freezes beautifully, though, so do not . . . more

My husband and I fell in love with Brunswick stew while living in North Carolina. Now that we live in Tennessee, we wanted to be able to have it without making a several hour trip to North Carolina. . . . more

In North East Tennessee, you know the fall season is here when it is time for the Apple Festival in Erwin, Tennessee. My family just loves going to see all kinds of crafts for sale, taste all the . . . more

I made this chicken salad for our family reunion in NY for us to eat for lunches and it was a smash hit. I always have people ask me for this recipe, and now that the family is asking too I figured . . . more

My niece, Jordan (12) stayed with us for a few weeks this summer and helped me make this potato soup. She loved it so much she wants to try making it by herself for her family. This is a very yummy . . . more

  Monica’s Famous Pineapple Coconut Mousse Cake In 2008 I wrote about baking the Fresh Coconut Mousse Cake from The Greyston Bakery Cookbook . This was an awesome cake and . . . more

My Aunt Rita sent this recipe to me so I thought I would share it. These sound yummy! Thanks Aunt Rita! Oatmeal Pancakes 2 cups oatmeal 2 cups buttermilk . . . more

My sister, Pam F , introduced the raclette to our family a few years ago after her family visited her husband's family in Luxembourg (a small European country bordering Belgium). Though we do not . . . more

My husband and I fell in love with Brunswick stew while living in North Carolina. Now that we live in Tennessee, we wanted to be able to have it without making a several hour trip to North Carolina. . . . more

I brought this Seven Layer Dip to a party recently and it was a huge hit - everyone wanted the recipe.  There are tons of seven layer dips, and I often vary it by what items I have on hand, so feel . . . more

So, what is for Thanksgiving Dinner?   My sister, Paula, is making the turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing.  We are making Squash Casserole  (thanks Cheryl W), Green Bean Casserole, . . . more

The Coconut Mousse Cake was so popular at Easter, it was requested again for a friend's birthday.  I made it today for tomorrow's party (shh, the birthday girl doesn't know yet . . . more

I have been learning about baking for the group I created called   Baking 101: Learning to Decorate and Bake Cakes, Breads, and Other Goodies in 2008 .  I decided today to make an . . . more

I have decided to learn to bake and decorate cakes and other goodies in 2008, so I created the Baking 101: Learning to Decorate and Bake Cakes, Breads, and Other Goodies in 2008 group.  I have . . . more

This is a recipe that I commonly make for family gatherings. Often, I make it for family vacations and we have it as a side item with our lunches. It is also a great recipe for potlucks. It is an easy . . . more

I have decided to learn to bake and decorate cakes and other goodies in 2008, so I created the Baking 101: Learning to Decorate and Bake Cakes, Breads, and Other Goodies in 2008 group.  Some of . . . more

I have decided to learn to bake and decorate cakes and other goodies in 2008, so I created the Baking 101: Learning to Decorate and Bake Cakes, Breads, and Other Goodies in 2008 group.  Easter . . . more

Virginia Stutts was the epitome of a good southern cook. I was fortunate to also have her as my aunt, my mom's little sister. I don't think there was anything Aunt Ginny made that wasn't delicious. . . . more

I had a party this weekend and wanted to try something new for dessert.  I was looking at my Kraft magazine and saw several desserts I liked, but none that quite fit perfectly.  There was an . . . more