by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This is one of my favorite recipes for an easy and delicious “melt-in-your-mouth” pie. The recipe is from my dear aunt Janey Slay of Clinton, one of the sweetest people I know and love. She would bring this pie to family reunions, picnics, and holiday parties....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Almost everyone loves brownies, and these Southern brownie bars that became very popular in the 1970s are especially delicious. Appropriately named for our mighty and muddy Mississippi River, they feature cracking brownies topped with marshmallows and chocolate icing....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Lena Causey, business manager for the magazine, often has a picnic for our staff at her cabin, which was designed by the famous late architect Robert Overstreet, at Lake Castle in Madison. We all enjoy a fun day visiting the interesting cabin, the great outdoors on...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
My sweet neighbor Martha Ball of Flowood, who is a precious lady and a wonderful cook, brought this delicious and beautiful spring Blueberry Cream Pie to me. It is the perfect refreshing dessert for Easter. Your family will thank you! ½ (14.1-ounce) package pie crust...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
There is no place on Earth more worthy of giving thanks than Mississippi in the fall with its crisp, cool beauty. Add grateful hearts and sharing delicious food with family and friends and what could equal a more perfect Thanksgiving? Among the fall trees on a...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This chocolate cobbler is the perfect sweet ending for any fall or holiday meal. It is so easy to prepare with ingredients you have on hand, and it is absolutely delicious served with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. Add a festive touch to this velvety cobbler...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
The following is a recipe from the Seasonal department of our September/October 15 issue. For all of the other delicious pot pie recipes, look for the September/October 15 issue, or download for your tablet device! Seafood Pot Pie 1 (14.1-ounce) package pie crusts 2...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Tailgating and Southern pimiento cheese just go together. These are two of my favorite pimiento cheese recipes. I find it amusing that each specifies a different brand of mayonnaise. Carolyn and Ben’s Pimiento Cheese The original recipe for this pimiento cheese is...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Bright red and blue pennants create a fun theme for Fourth of July celebrations. With only a few supplies—scissors, pinking shears, fabric glue, and ribbons or jute roping—and a little time and effort, anyone can create these colorful pennants of all sizes. Drape...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
I love fresh fruit all year round, but especially in the summer. This is my favorite fruit dip, and this is my favorite fruit dressing. My friend Mary Jane McDaniel shared the Spiced Fruit Dressing recipe. They are both easy and delicious anytime. Enjoy! Creamy Fruit...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
As we shared recipes from our mothers in our May/June issue, I had to share everyone’s favorite recipe from my mother. My dear little mama, Evelyn Slay, is 90 years old, and she is the best cook I know. She has taught me so much about cooking, entertaining, and life...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Time to set the Easter table with tried-and-true favorite salads along with some easy sides with new twists! Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons ranch dressing mix 1 teaspoon dry mustard Salt, black pepper, and white pepper to...
