I’ve been wanting to make homemade Graham crackers for awhile. After researching a number of recipes, here is what worked well for me. They were a big hit with the family!
Homemade Graham Crackers
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Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
My mom used to have her friends over all the time for a “kaffeeklatsch” and she would serve all kinds of coffee cake. This is one of my favs. It’s moist and bursting with blueberries. Enjoy! (Tap the picture to head to the recipe!)
Lemon Buttermilk Pie
I tweaked my Rustic Buttermilk Pie recipe to make it lemony. Turned out awesome! I just love tart lemon desserts, and this one hits the mark. The dusting of powdered sugar is a nice added touch.
Banana Split Pie
My family asks for this dessert for every birthday and special occasion. It really is good, but sometimes I cringe when they ask for it – I think I make it at least 20 times a year. Be careful if you make it – you might find yourself in the same position I’m in – Making it over and over!
- I have found that the crust comes out better when using a foil pan. - It has been my experience that making the crust the day before is very helpful. - Really drain the pineapple well. I even place the pineapple on a paper towel and squeeze out any extra juice. You don’t want soggy pie! - Do not drizzle too much chocolate syrup. I just do 4 or 5 passes.
Cherry Pound Cake
This is one of my favorite recipes from my collection of Southern Living Cookbooks. I just love the cherry flavor and pink color. The original recipe calls for cream cheese frosting, but I think that’s just too rich. I prefer a little icing made from powdered sugar, maraschino cherry juice and milk. This is such a cute cake to make for Valentines Day or Easter.
Easy Apple Galette
I have never successfully made an apple pie. I can make just about any other kind of pie, but not apple. Isn’t that weird? They always come out watery. But, an apple galette… I’ve got that down. Now, I’m pretty lucky. Our local grocery sells products created by the Texas Pie Company located in Kyle, Texas. So, I just use one of their frozen pie dough pucks to make my galettes and pies. And, that’s what makes this a super simple recipe and 99% fool proof. I hope you try it!
Christmas Pavlova
This basic Pavlova recipe is easy! It gets its Christmas feel from the berries and fruit I selected to top it. A perfect sweet treat for a special celebration.
Chocolate Mousse Ice Box Cake
My mom made this dessert every year for Christmas as far back as I can remember. According to her notes, it’s a Betty Crocker recipe from the 1970s. The title of the recipe talks about it being a “make ahead dazzler.” Don’t you just love that?! Believe or not, I’ve never made it. Until, this year… When I served it the other night, both my son & my husband said it was just like they remember it from when my mom would make it. I hope you try it and make your own memories.
Divinity
A friend of mine asked if I knew anyone that still made divinity. I was like, well I guess I do. I mean, the moment I heard the word, I knew I had to pull out my recipe and get busy! It’s something we used to make every year at Christmas when I was a kid & I’ve always secretly loved it. It’s quite sweet, but a hefty helping of pecans kind of tempers that. This candy just screams Christmas! And, you’ll be so proud of yourself when you spoon those puffy little clouds of sugary goodness onto your serving plate.
Pecan Sugar Cookies
My hubs loves these cookies! They are part shortbread, part sugar cookie and chocked full of pecans. They have been a family favorite for over 25 years. We make these every Christmas.
