"Apple recipes remind me of my childhood growing up in Turin, Ga. in Coweta County. We would get off the school bus and we'd be so hungry we'd pick and eat Yates apples - the old-timey little hard apples." - Geraldine Johnson, BufordIngredients4 cups...

"I make this dish on holidays because my husband and grandkids love it. And, it’s easy to make so the grandkids can help." - Belinda Gail Paden, BufordIngredients1 cup self-rising flour1 cup pecans, chopped1 stick butter, softened1 8-oz. package of c...

"We lived in front of a blueberry field when our kids were smaller and we made this recipe every summer when the blueberries ripened. It is so easy and so yummy!" - Linda Lowery, CommerceIngredients6 Tbsp. butter2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about tw...

"This recipe has been a family favorite for 48 years. My daughters and granddaughters make this for any special occasion." - Brenda Troup, LawrencevilleIngredients: 1 stick margarine, melted1 cup sugar4 Tbsp. floud4 Tbsp. cocoa2 eggs1 ½ Tsp. vanilla1...

"This has been our family favorite for generations! We would eat slices while sitting around and playing games during the holidays. We would also save room for another piece!" - Bonita Smith, DaculaIngredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (15.25 oz), u...

"I love pineapple upside down cake and thought this would be a tasty alternative. I tried experimenting with apples and pecans and came up with this. I hope other members enjoy it as much as I have." - Pam Dixon, Dahlonega Ingredients:Topping2 cups f...

"I love this pie. You can also put it in the freezer for a cool treat." - Mary Martin, CommerceIngredients:1 16 oz. container frozen whipped topping1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 cup flaked coconut, sweetened1/4 cup lemon juice1 14 oz. can ...

"During a business trip to Savannah, a coworker gave me a pecan pound cake and then mailed me the recipe. I make this recipe at Christmas. This year will be the 50th year." — James Dusenberry, JeffersonIngredients:4 sticks butter3 cups sugar10 eggs4 ...

"This is one of those rich and creamy desserts to enjoy and finish off a special meal. The best thing about this trifle is that it can be made a day before serving." — Aria Khan, NorcrossINGREDIENTS:1 brownie mix package1 (5.1-oz.) package vanilla pu...

"I got this recipe from an aunt many years ago.It’s so good with a cup of coffee." — Kathy Egan, HullINGREDIENTS:1 box (11 oz.) vanilla wafers crushed1 cup sugar2 sticks butter softened1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup milk6 eggsDIRECTIONS:Cream sugar and ...

"I got the recipe out of a cookbook a long time ago. I can’t eat chocolate myself, but I make it and take it to church. Everybody likes it. It’s quick to make and you can’t go wrong with the icing." - Mary Hardeman, WinderIngredients for cake batter:...

"My uncle shared this recipe with me years ago. I carried it off to college, and, then, later as a dish to share." -Erin Williams, Lilburn Ingredients 1 frozen rectangle pound cake 1 large container whipped topping 1 package vanilla puddi...

"It's an easy recipe. A friend gave me this recipe years ago." - Mildred Davis, Lawrenceville  Cake Ingredients:  Vegetable oil spray, or Baker’s Joy spray 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix, or devil’s food cake mix with pudding 1 can cherry pi...

"Yak Gwa is a traditional Korean sweet pastry or cookie with flavors of ginger and honey." - Grace Hong, Auburn Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soju (or sake) 1/4 cup water 3 cups vegetable oil (or as n...

Recipe submitted by Jackie Parks, Gillsville. Ingredients: ½ cup shortening 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 large egg ¼ cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ...

"Enjoy these cookies at holiday gatherings or with a nice cup of coffee in the morning." - Marianne Johnson, Flowery Branch Ingredients: 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) white chocolate instant pudding (or pumpkin spice instant pu...

Sumitted by Kathy Blocker, Lawrenceville. Ingredients: 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¾ tsp. ground cloves ¼ cups shortening (Crisco) 2 cups sugar 2 eggs ½ cup...

Recipe submited by Darcie Thomas, Suwanee Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Direct...

“(This) is my favorite soft and chewy Snickerdoodle cookie recipe -- a holiday treat!” - Sherri Bennett, Athens Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 3/4 cups of gra...

"I like to take cookies to people that need a smile. That's what my mother did with these cookies." - Catherine Montini, Buford Ingredients: Dough: 2 ¼ cups flour ½ tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cups butter, softened 2 cups powder...

"Despite its rich name, this recipe is a light tasting dessert and very yummy." - Chris Knight, Hoschton Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 stick butter or margarine 1 cup flour 4 eggs 5 cups milk 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 large (5....

"This recipe is a great way to use the delicious Georgia apples and pecans we have fresh in the area. This moist cake gets better every day and will make your guests ask for seconds." – Lori Kukler, Duluth Ingredients 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup v...

"My family has been enjoying this desert since the early 1980s. With the recipe making two pies, it’s great for large gatherings so there is plenty for all. It freezes easily so you can make ahead, or just save one for a future occasion. Perfect for ...

"I lost my grandmother almost 25 years ago. She made this cake pretty often (she said it was better than pecan pie). We loved it. She had a huge pecan tree in her backyard. We loved to climb in and pick pecans for her…This recipe might look a bit muc...

"My family, friends and church just love the fall taste of these muffins. It's easy to adapt the recipe for anyone's taste. My father-in-law likes to freeze them so he can have them any time." – BRENDA GAY, JEFFERSON INGREDIENTS: 1 box yellow...

“Everyone LOVES these things and I believe your readers will really enjoy them!” - Wanda Rawls – Commerce, Ga.  CRUST 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix 1 Stick of melted butter 1 Egg Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix above ingredients and pat into a 1...

“Makes a great dessert for holiday dinners.” - Gina Polkinghorn, Commerce, Ga Ingredients 1 package Oreo cookies 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature 1 can sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon vanilla ...

"The pina colada cake is my husband's favorite! I usually bake it for special occasions or whenever we have people over. And I know it's good because everyone's always asking me for the recipe!" - Denise Thompson, Lawrenceville, Ga. Ingredients ...

“My family and friends enjoy this recipe very much and it is simple to make.” Lisa Cheek – Maysville, Ga Ingredients 3 sticks butter 8 oz. cream cheese Cream together butter and cream cheese until mixture is light and fluffy. Then, Ad...

“This cake is great served warm for breakfast.” Beverly Moore Morton – Athens, Ga Ingredients: 5-6 Granny Smith Apples 6 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 3 cups sugar 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ...