dessert

My childhood friend Anne’s mom is a Lexington, Kentucky, native. If I was lucky, she’d be pulling this classic pie out of the oven when I came over to visit. I’m a chocolate lover, so it’s one of my favorites to make.

It is hard to believe that summer is nearing an end and school is about to start. I, for one, am looking forward to a little end-of-summer vacation after wrapping up my new cookbook, Southern My Way. Thanks to my incredibly talented team, the book is full of beautifully photographed (and delicious) recipes and really showcases the South I am so proud of.

November 1st will mark the debut of my new cookbook – a journey among the Georgia fields, farmhouses, and families that kindled my passion for Southern cooking. Along the way, you will also meet…

Long ago, before corn syrup was around, pecan pie was sweetened with cane syrup, sorghum, or maple syrup. I used maple syrup and brown sugar in this recipe and added a little chocolate too!

These cupcakes remind me of all the delicious snacks my mom would greet me with when I got home from school. You can easily leave off the icing and serve them warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nothing says comfort food like Chocolate Cream Pie. I lighten this rich dessert by using skim milk in the filling and substituting a meringue topping for the whipped cream topping.

In the south we have ways of incorporating peaches into every course. This soup can be a starter, side dish, or even dessert and the taste is absolute heaven.

This is one of my favorite ways to use fresh Georgia peaches. Laced with bourbon and drizzled with white chocolate sauce, it’s over-the-top good.

These rich brownies are perfect comfort food. I added some delicious Belle Chevre goat cheese in the cheesecake marbling and they are sheer heaven!

This simple dessert has just the right amount of sweetness and the honey flavor really shines through. You can also serve these glazed peaches with grilled salmon or pork.