Desserts

Easter Kool Aid Pie

Julia
One visit to my aunt’s house still sticks with me—the scent of lemon zest and vanilla drifted from the kitchen while she worked. With just...
Main Courses

Creamy Creole Sauce

Julia
Down near Lafayette, we stopped at a roadside spot that looked like it had fed generations. You could smell the soul food before you even...
Desserts

Cherry Mash Truffles

Julia
The inspiration for these truffles came to me during a quiet afternoon in early spring, while I was browsing an old candy cookbook at my...
Desserts

Carrot Cake Cookies

Julia
It happened on a quiet afternoon when I spotted a few slightly limp carrots in the back of the fridge. Not enough for soup, not...
Desserts

Kentucky Cream Pull Candy

Julia
Some recipes find their way into your routine without fanfare. This one did just that. I wasn’t searching for a “heritage” candy or trying to...