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Boozy Rum Cake

Ryan loves rum. He was so frustrated with me when we had been working on this book for six months and he discovered this recipe and we...

Kelly Hickman

Aug 31, 20213 min read

Frozen Fruit "Salad"

This dish both reminds me of summer and Christmas. I think that my Grandmother must have made this to serve for dinner at Christmas...

Kelly Hickman

Aug 24, 20212 min read

Trash

So, I have been waiting to share this recipe. I share it periodically on my instagram and mostly get people salivating at the heavy use...

Kelly Hickman

Aug 17, 20213 min read

Kayla's Margaritas

These are my Mom's margaritas. Neither of my parents are particularly heavy drinkers, but my Mom loves her margaritas boozy! My Dad used...

Kelly Hickman

Aug 10, 20211 min read

Grannie Simmons' Icebox Cookies

For this recipe I'm going to take you way back. Like further back than just my Grandmother's cooking. All the way back to my...

Kelly Hickman

Aug 3, 20213 min read

Marion's Pasta Chicken Salad

Hey it has been a bit! Summer is full on here in Houston. It is hot and wet (it will not stop raining) and humid and the mosquitos are...

Kelly Hickman

Jul 13, 20212 min read

Lemon-Rosemary Shortbread Bars

To be honest, I am not a fan of lemon desserts. I am way more of a chocolate dessert kind of person. The chocolatier the better. Ryan,...

Kelly Hickman

Jun 8, 20213 min read

Strawberry Preserves

Today I want to teach you how to make the hardest and the easiest thing in my Grandmother's recipe book. Ryan and I made this recipe back...

Kelly Hickman

May 25, 20213 min read

Mexican Dip

Let me introduce you to my Grandmother's favorite appetizer. I swear growing up that every time we got together, for whatever reason,...

Kelly Hickman

May 18, 20213 min read

Dill Dip

Hey everybody! This week I was traveling for work (woo, trials are up and running again!) so I needed to make something quick and easy...

Kelly Hickman

May 11, 20212 min read

Fruit Pizza

If you love cookie cake (and who the heck doesn't!) this is a light and refreshing take on it. I'll have to admit, I like my desserts...

Kelly Hickman

May 4, 20214 min read

Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls

I love cinnamon rolls. If you have me pick my favorite breakfast ever, it will always be cinnamon rolls. Prior to working on this book...

Kelly Hickman

Apr 27, 20215 min read

Asian-Inspired Stir Fry Chicken

Ryan and I love to eat Asian food, it's a pretty big staple in our diet. We love the sauces and the flavors. We really enjoyed this...

Kelly Hickman

Apr 22, 20212 min read

Apricotty Carrots

I present to you the world's easiest side dish. We loved this thing the first time we made it. The fun thing about it is if you don't...

Kelly Hickman

Apr 20, 20211 min read

Texas Style Corn

I'm not sure if other states are self-assured enough to name dishes after themselves at the rate Texas is. I don't feel like I've ever...

Kelly Hickman

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Your Favorite Pinwheels

I don't know about you, but growing up I always thought it was super fancy when my Grandmother would make pinwheels. I had in my head...

Kelly Hickman

Apr 6, 20214 min read

Traditional Cornbread

I know that you can buy a box of cornbread mix from the store and that takes all the headache of thinking about how to make it at home,...

Kelly Hickman

Mar 30, 20212 min read

Fajitas with Pico

Ryan loves meat. If his diet could be just protein he would be pretty happy (though his doctor probably wouldn't be). Needless to say,...

Kelly Hickman

Mar 23, 20213 min read

June's Mexican Corn Dip

I want to introduce you to a special person, her name is June. June is my Grandfather's cousin (I call him Papa). My Papa's family is...

Kelly Hickman

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Faye Brantley's Casserole (Tex Mex!)

Today I want to introduce you to Faye Brantley. Faye Brantley was my Mom's Mom's hairdresser and good friend. Faye made a wonderful tex...

Kelly Hickman

Mar 9, 20213 min read

Mildred's

Kitchen

Boozy Rum Cake

Frozen Fruit "Salad"

Trash

Kayla's Margaritas

Grannie Simmons' Icebox Cookies

Marion's Pasta Chicken Salad

Lemon-Rosemary Shortbread Bars

Strawberry Preserves

Mexican Dip

Dill Dip

Fruit Pizza

Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls

Asian-Inspired Stir Fry Chicken

Apricotty Carrots

Texas Style Corn

Your Favorite Pinwheels

Traditional Cornbread

Fajitas with Pico

June's Mexican Corn Dip

Faye Brantley's Casserole (Tex Mex!)