PATTY’S PICK: CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

by Patty Roper

When it is cold outside and I need a quick, hearty, and delicious soup, this Chicken Vegetable Soup is one that I prepare. A former editor and now writer for the magazine, Kelli Bozeman, shared this recipe with me as a low-calorie soup that is truly wonderful. I’ve...

PATTY’S PICK: Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

by Patty Roper | Photo by Ron Blaylock

This is the most delicious and creamy soup you will ever taste, and it is just perfect for the cool days ahead. It is great served in a mug with a sandwich or for the soup course of an elegant dinner party. And this is truly a Southern “pass-along ” recipe. The...

PATTY’S PICK: MIMI’S CORNBREAD DRESSING

by Meredith Enger

This Cornbread Dressing has been passed down in my family for several generations. It is easy to prepare, and my family thinks it is the most delicious dressing ever.   MIMI’S CORNBREAD 2 cups self-rising cornmeal ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 egg ¾ cup...

PATTY’S PICK: Apple Crisp

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

This is one of my favorite fall desserts. It was my Grandmother Avery’s recipe, who always had plenty of fresh apples from her trees in Macon. It is so easy and delicious and can be served at Sunday lunch or in a pretty compote with vanilla ice cream at a dinner...

BUTTERSCOTCH BUNDT CAKE

by Meredith Enger

1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (12-ounce) package butterscotch chips 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream ⅔ cup oil Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, stir...

Patty’s Pick: Buttermilk Pie

by Patty Roper

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell  1 stick unsalted butter, softened  2 cups sugar   3 rounded tablespoons all-purpose flour  3 eggs, beaten  1 cup buttermilk  1 teaspoon vanilla  1 teaspoon almond extract  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With a mixer, cream butter and sugar....