These tender, tiny cakes are simple to prepare, and disappear off the platter. Makes twenty four 2-inch cakes 3/4 cup…
Category: Recipes

Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup
It’s not unusual to find a pot of beans on the stove in many Southern homes this time of year.…

Oven Baked Chex Mix Recipe
Makes about 12 cups What’s your favorite tidbit to pick out of the Chex Mix? It’s a good thing I…
Winter Wheat Berry Salad
Serves 8 to 12 This recipe calls for 6 cups of cooked wheat berries, although 6 cups of another cooked…
Quick Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
Serves 8 Chock full of cold- and flu-fighting spices, this soup is perfect for a quick meal, anytime. 2…
Smoky Chili Non Carne
Serves 8 hungry adults Since the mid-eighties I have always been faithful to a vegetarian chili recipe from an old…
Chestnut Soup
Serves 6 The earthy aroma of chestnuts are synonymous with fall. If fresh chestnuts are not available, and even if…
Flat Iron Steak with Brown Sugar Rub
Serves 6 A simple rub, using a unique combination of readily available ingredients, enhances this beefy tender steak. Be sure…
Beer Batter Bread
With the leaves turning yellow, and the air predicted to turn crisp, my thoughts turn to cool-weather food. I enjoy…
Quick White Clam Sauce
I like to serve this quick and easy sauce over a long, thin pasta such as linguine or spaghetti. Fresh…

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup…

The Cookie Contest
Every year Hixson hosts a cookie contest at their employee picnic. This year my oldest son and I judged the…
Red Beans and Rice with Chili Vinaigrette
Serves 6 to 8 This recipe has been part of my repertoire for over 20 years and I’ve made it…
Nina's Coca-Cola Cake
Makes One 13×9-inch cake Cake ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2…