Mary (The Goodie Godmother)

Turn up the heat on summer puddings by adding tropical flavors and a blowtorch when you make this papaya creme brulee! Growing up, my mother would buy papaya periodically at the …

Grilled fish is a light and quick dinner, even on busy weeknights! You can make it on a gas or charcoal grill, or just keep things simple and fire up …

Raid the garden, farm stand, or the grocery store so you can make this delicious strawberry basil lemonade from scratch! It’s the perfect summer drink to take you from porch …

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A classic at picnics and barbecues, this Southen style potato salad recipe is a simple dish, easily customized, and great to feed a crowd!  Fourth of July weekend was definitely …

Summer tea time calls for a mango bundt cake loaded with fresh pieces of mango. Not too sweet and easy to make, this was made for lazy afternoons and iced tea.  …

A favorite from my bakery days, guava cheese braided bread is a sweet braided bread filled with sweet guava and cream cheese – a classic Cuban flavor combination! This recipe …

A grilled pound cake sundae is an easy summer dessert you assemble rather than bake, so you can enjoy delicious summer flavors with minimal effort! Ya’ll know I love (love) …

This easy patriotic bark is a great recipe to make with the kids or when you’re short on time before a big holiday barbecue!  I really wanted to make a …

When everyone in the house kept walking past sneaking tofu bits BEFORE we assembled the crispy tofu tacos, I knew this vegan taco recipe was a winner! Full disclosure, we …

You’ve got to try this guacamole recipe without tomatoes. No matter what your reason for needing a tomato-free guac recipe is, this is the one you want! Classic flavor, lots of room to personalize, and always a crowd-pleaser!

Whip up the perfect cake batter cream cheese spread with ingredients you likely already have on hand! This recipe tastes like cake batter, but uses NO artificial flavoring.  A few …