Patty’s Pick: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE This is my sister-in-law Rita’s and my daughter Beth’s favorite pound cake. There are several versions of this cake, but this is the recipe that my mother always prepared. It has a sweet, creamy, and smooth texture with a perfect light crust....

Patty’s Pick: Kitty’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Patty Roper

I recently visited my college roommate Kitty Guillory (originally from Tutwiler) in beautiful Colorado, and she served the most amazing chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter. We enjoyed them as we gazed from her glass living room at the beautiful sunset...

PATTY’S PICK: White Chocolate Cake

by Patty Roper

This is one of my favorite cake recipes. Lena Causey, former business manager of the magazine, shared this White Chocolate Cake recipe with me, which is much like one of my late mother’s recipes, only easier. It is so delicious and simple to prepare, made with a mix...

PATTY’S PICK: White Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

This cheesecake tastes amazing and is so beautiful! It is absolutely the perfect sweet ending for your love or a Valentine celebration! Although it has many ingredients, it is easy to prepare, but does need to be made ahead of time to chill properly. But make-ahead...

PATTY’S PICK: Peachy Sweet Potatoes

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

This recipe is a fresh take on the sweet potato casserole that we all love during the holidays. This casserole is so easy and adds the perfect combination of flavors with the addition of delicious sweet peaches, orange zest, and maple syrup. It may just become a new...

PATTY’S PICK: Quick Veggie Soup

by Patty Roper

This quick veggie soup is one of my favorite go-to recipes for a hearty, warm comfort food on a cold day. It is very easy to prepare and delicious with cornbread or crackers. It also makes a great gift or is an easy meal for a sick friend. Take it in a refrigerator...