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Halloween Deep Dish Skillet Cookie

September 27, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

Sometimes inspiration is sparked in the most unusual places. Earlier this morning I was cleaning up my iron skillet, and I looked out the window and noticed a perfectly intact spiderweb glistening in the sun. As much as I’m not a fan of those creepy crawlies, they have some truly extraordinary handiwork. It’s amazing how intricate a spider’s web is! God paints us beautiful pictures in the everyday ordinary, and I was glad that I got to take a moment and marvel at His beauty.

This Halloween Deep Dish Skillet Cookie is filled with chocolate chips, reese's pieces and is baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet! The only thing scary about this cookie is how GOOD it is! #halloweendessert #reesespieces #halloween…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Home Cookin'

10 Delicious Depression Era Pie Recipes

September 24, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These 10 Delicious Depression Era Pie Recipes are classic examples of how something sweet can come out of a difficult situation. Many of these have stood the test of time, and with good reason!

I’ve always learned loving about history. I’m certainly no history buff, but I never turn my nose up at a chance to learn about the way things were before my time here on earth began. I remember anxiously awaiting the day that I got to move up to the 5th grade, when we were finally going to get to study American history after specifically studying Alabama history in the 4th grade. Studying the history of my home state left me craving more knowledge about my country, and learning how life in the south was shaped into the culture we know today has always been incredibly fascinating to me.

Depression Era Pies

Even more, I love studying about the women who made a pivotal impact on our country through their unique culinary improvisations. So many of the dishes we know and love today were created in moments of desperation or during moments of lack in our country. Women during The Great Depression were left with rations to work with to prepare meals for their families during a time of war and economic downturn, and in their beautiful attempts to provide their families with something sweet to enjoy during an incredibly difficult time, they created these “depression era” pies that still make an appearance on the Thanksgiving dessert table many years later….

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Filed Under: Desserts, Home Cookin' Tagged With: Depression Era food, Depression Era Pies, Dessert from the Great Depression, Great Depression desserts, Great Depression Food, Great Depression Recipes, Old pie recipes

Strawberry Crumble Baked Cinnamon Apples

September 23, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Dannon Light & Fit. All opinions are mine alone. #BreakfastIsOnatPublix #CollectiveBias

Have you felt that crisp morning air yet? Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking on my end, but I do believe I’ve felt a hint of fall in the air in the mornings on the way to school each day. Of course, it’s quickly swallowed up by that glamorous Alabama humidity that likes to linger around until mid-October, but I’ll take any glimpse of fall weather I can get!

Strawberry Crumble Baked Cinnamon Apples…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Home Cookin'

Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler

September 20, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler is that one dish that has all of the flavors of fall that you crave. Add a scoop of ice cream and you’re in for a real treat!

Yesterday the heat index reached 102 here in south Alabama. This isn’t anything abnormal here, as it really doesn’t get truly cold until January, but with all of these visions of pumpkins and all-things-fall floating around in my head, I can’t help but be a bit disappointed when I step outside and it isn’t sweater weather yet.

This Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler captures the flavors of fall perfectly! Add a scoop of ice cream and you're in for a real treat! #Apples #Cinnamonrolls #Cobbler…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Home Cookin' Tagged With: apple cobbler, Cinnamon roll apple cobbler, cinnamon roll cobbler, fall apple cobbler, iron skillet cobbler

Easy Peasy Peanut Butter Pie

September 11, 2019 by Laura Tucker 39 Comments

This recipe and photographs for Easy Peasy Peanut Butter Pie were updated September 2019. Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

No matter where you are in the world, there’s always that one thing that immediately takes you right back home. One of the most beautiful things about the United States is that each and every state has something unique that sets it apart from the rest. I pride myself on having roots planted deep within the Alabama clay, and I love to celebrate my Southern heritage because it’s a building block in the foundation of who I am (and this very blog, too!)

Easy Peasy Peanut Butter Pie…

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Filed Under: Current Giveaways, Desserts, Home Cookin' Tagged With: natural peanut butter, Peanut butter, peanut butter pie, recipe

Egg Custard Pie

September 9, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Egg custard pie is a classic southern dish that may be lacking all the frills, but it’s certainly worthy of a spot on the fine china!

And the pie saga continues! Boy, when I get on a kick about something, I really do tend to go all out. No one in our household is complaining about the fact that I’ve been cranking out a pie nearly every day for the last week and a half, and while this is the last pie recipe you’ll see (for at least a week, let’s be real) it’s the pie I’ve been the most excited to share with you! Many of you know it, but for those of you who don’t – prepare to fall in love with this classic southern treat: Egg Custard Pie

This Egg Custard Pie is a classic southern dish. It's perfect for the Thanksgiving dessert table or for brunch on a random Tuesday! #eggucustard #pie …

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Pumpkin Chess Pie

September 7, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This recipe for Pumpkin Chess Pie is a twist on a classic favorite, and it’s sure to be the star of the dessert table at Thanksgiving!

I’ve seen a lot of shade being thrown around on social media lately about when an appropriate time is to begin posting about pumpkin spice, decorating for fall and anything pertaining to autumn in general. Boy, people will certainly come out of the woodwork to give their two cents about things that are really not that important in the grand scheme of things. The “pumpkin police” do not get to rain on my pumpkin parade. If you can’t be happy eating a slice of this pumpkin chess pie, I just don’t know how to help you!

This Pumpkin Chess Pie ranks supreme on the Thanksgiving table, and it's perfectly creamy texture makes it extra delicious!…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Home Cookin' Tagged With: Chess Pie, Chess Pie recipe, fall recipes, Pumpkin Chess Pie, pumpkin pie, Pumpkin recipes, Thanksgiving Pie

Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie

September 4, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie may sound strange, but it’s a true gem straight from the Depression Era that has earned its place on the kitchen table today!

I feel that I owe somebody an apology. That I need to repent of my sins. That I need to go stand in a corner and wash my mouth out with soap. As I was thumbing through an old church cookbook earlier this week, I stumbled upon this recipe for Vinegar Pie. Knowing good and well that everything else I’ve ever tried from that cookbook has been nothing short of delicious, I quickly scoffed at this recipe and dismissed it. In fact, I’m pretty sure I exclaimed out loud to an empty room. “That sounds terrible!”

Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie - this old time classic was a product of The Great Depression Era, but it's custard like texture and sweet with a hint of tangy flavor profile is the reason it's forever here to stay! #vinegarpie #oldfashionedpie #pie…

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Bowl

September 4, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This post has been compensated by Secolari Artisan Oils. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

It’s no secret that I’ve been doing a lot of baking lately. A scroll through my most recent posts will fill you in on how much I’ve been indulging in the sweeter things in life, and my body has been sending me a few clues that it’s time I fill her up with something that leans a little more towards the healthy side. One of my favorite ways to get in those fresh greens and veggies is to serve them taco style – and in this case, Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Bowl style!

Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Bowls are a perfect weeknight meal to celebrate your favorite night of the week: Taco Tuesday! Using Secolari Artisan Cilantro Olive Oil, the rich flavors of pressed cilantro in the grilled chicken really come to life! #ad …

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Filed Under: Casseroles & Comfort Foods, Home Cookin'

Peanut Butter Fudge

September 2, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This recipe for peanut butter fudge has a special history behind it, and it’s so perfectly rich and delicious, you’ll think you’re biting into a slice of heaven!

Since my oldest daughter has started school, I’m sometimes able to carve a little bit of time into my days to do things that I enjoy doing. One of those things is thumbing through old cookbooks that have been given to me over the years that are filled with tons of recipes from local people – many of which I never knew. I came across a fundraiser-type cookbook that was put together by the local school when my husband was in the 5th grade. Naturally, I turn straight to the dessert section in hopes of stumbling across a gem tucked away amongst the pages that I could do a little taste-testing on.

Peanut Butter Fudge…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Home Cookin' Tagged With: Chunky peanut butter fudge, easy peanut butter fudge, Peanut Butter fudge, peanut butter fudge recipe

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