A post on Facebook the other day got me thinking about being grateful for closed doors and unanswered prayers. I know they seem like strange things to be
Georgia Cornbread
I'm the kind of person that always has his hands in many different pots. I've always got several different "projects" (as my wife calls them) going on at one
Gooey Chocolate Spoon Cake
Well it's official. Last week I joined the legions of chair hauling, bag toting, sports drink carrying parents and became a soccer dad. I was a little nervous
Butterscotch Blondies
Y'all will have to excuse my brevity today. The manuscript for the book is due in about 2 weeks and I am madly finishing things up to get it to my editor on
Chocolate Silk Pie
This is by far one of my most favorite pies, but I have hesitated in adding it to the recipe collection here on Southern Bite for two reasons. First,
Almond Cream Cheese Danish
Y'all will have to excuse my brevity today. This time of year is SUPER busy with my "real job" and I've got an added load working on the behind the scenes
Nana’s 3-Ingredient Pecan Log
This recipe for Nana's 3-Ingredient Pecan Log only calls for 3 common ingredients and is a super easy, no-bake treat to share for the holidays! Pin this
My Favorite Rolled Sugar Cookies
Each year about this time, I start getting emails about holiday cookies. Many of them want my favorite sugar recipe and others are about things like how to keep
Icebox Fruitcake
This old school recipe for Icebox Fruitcake is a quick, easy, and nostalgic recipe that is a perfect holiday treat. Even fruitcake haters will love this
Salted Caramel Corn
I'm not sure what it is about Fall and caramel corn, but they certainly go hand-in-hand in my book. Maybe it's all the Fall festival and fairs that serve it.
Chewy Pecan Pie Bars
The Sweet Olive bush outside my carport smelled a little sweeter this morning and I held on to that goodbye kiss from my little boy a bit longer. Â I enjoyed
Banana Nut Bread
Anytime I see or smell bananas, I'm instantly taken back to my 4th grade class. Every day, right before lunch, my teacher would go to the closet and retrieve
Easy Glazed Doughnuts and Cream-Filled Doughnut Holes
Dieters and Diabetics, look away. This post is not for you. You'll thank me later. For everyone else, man do I have a treat for you! These are one
Red Velvet Brownies
These red velvet brownies are just about as good as they are easy. And for an over-the-top treat, just add some cream cheese icing to the
Crusty Cream Cheese Pound Cake and a Tribute to Ms. Hughes
Whenever I think of pound cake, I think of a sweet lady named Linda Hughes. Well, actually her name is now Linda Studdard, but more on that in a minute.  Few
Pineapple Walnut Salad
A true Southern favorite, this cool little "salad" is great for the HOT Southern summer. If you've ever had the Pineapple Walnut Salad at a Lambert's Cafe (you
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie
This post was originally published on June 6, 2012 and was updated on January 21, 2021. Each summer, we take a trip down to the beautiful white sands of
Strawberry Cobbler
I've gotten so caught up in day-to-day life that I seem to have become more focused on the getting things done rather than taking the time to really SEE
Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This recipe is a tried-and-true Southern favorite. Few potlucks and church suppers are complete with out the addition of some sort of Pineapple Upside Down
Southern Buttermilk Pie
Today's a little bittersweet for me and my family. Today our house goes on the market. It's a little tough because this was the home that Heather and I came
Sweet and Salty Heath Bar Cookies
So the other day, I was munching on one of my favorite candy bars - a Heath Bar - when I thought, "Hey, this would be great in a cookie!!"Â Unfortunately,
Red Velvet Cake and the Kindness of a Stranger
Well, today is Valentine's Day 2012! I'm fortunate to have a few Valentines this year. You see, in my world your Valentines don't have to be people you're
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting is a delicious topping for so many desserts and recipes. This homemade recipe is easy and filled with decadent flavor. This icing is
Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Pie
A big slice of cool and creamy chocolate pie piled high with a bunch of whipped topping is one of my favorite desserts. Knowing that pie was easy to put