Coconut desserts are commonly served on Easter in the South.  Coconut desserts are also popular around Christmastime.  I’m not too sure why some desserts are associated with certain times of the year in the South, but all I know is: don’t mess with it.  If you make a fruit pie at Christmas, we’re gonna look [Click to Continue Reading...]

If y’all still haven’t decided what to make for Valentine’s Day, this dessert is what you’ve been waiting for.  Creamy, luscious chocolate underneath a crunchy caramelized sugar crust is probably the most romantic thing I’ve ever baked.  And so easy, too!  There’s only 4 ingredients here, so it’s really important for the chocolate that you [Click to Continue Reading...]

Are y’all tired of no-bake desserts yet?  I promise I’m almost done.  I’m actually starting to miss the taste of oven-roasted food.  And I’m dying to bake a pie.  I think my oven may be starting to miss me too.  So I have an intense chocolate-peanut butter craving about twice a week.  Oh, you too?  Well this [Click to Continue Reading...]

This was my grandfather’s favorite dessert.  The story goes that his sister made it for him on the day he came home from the war.  He sat down at the table and ate the entire pie in one sitting.  How’s that for a homecoming? Chocolate Cream Pie   Print   Makes 1 small 6″ pie. [Click to Continue Reading...]