The southern comfort food of buttery cornbread soaked in buttermilk is combined with the Latin American/Caribbean technique of soaking the cake in 3 types of milk (tres leches) to create a uniquely delicious coconut and lime infused dessert.
Braised Cabbage & Kale
Caramelized cabbage and onions paired with kale and sweet-tart apples create the perfect side full of fall flavors. Southern Influence, California Inspired My Braised Cabbage and Kale is one of my favorite dishes to cook and is a riff on…
Sweet Potato Chai Cake
Pumpkin who? Who needs pumpkin when sweet potato is queen especially when it’s my Sweet Potato Chai Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. I know pumpkin gets all the hype around this time of year but where I’m from the…
Sock It To Me Pound Cake
Need an easy dessert for Thanksgiving? I got you! This Sock It To Me cake will have you screaming for more. Swirled with cinnamon, pecans, brown sugar, and nutmeg this sour cream pound cake is super simple to make and will…
Southern Hoe Cakes
Southern Hoe Cakes are my favorite way to eat cornbread. Slightly sweet and crispy around the edges, these little cornmeal cakes will be the perfect accompaniment to your holiday dinner. Serve them warm and top them with butter.






