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Cookies & Bars

Cheesecake Brownies (Creamy & Fudgy)

Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Chocolate Chip Dipped Granola Bars

Chewy Glazed Lemon Brownies

Easy Cream Tart Cake

Soft & Chewy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies w / Cream Cheese Filling

Frosted Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars

Giant Chewy Chocolate Cookie

Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grilled Pineapple Shortcake Bars

Ultimate Gooey, Fudgy Brownies

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes (Soft, Buttery, Authentic)

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Homemade Fruit Pizza Recipe

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Soft n Chewy M&M Cookies

Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Hey Y'all, I'm Monique!

Ready for some feel-good Southern cooking?

For over 15 years, I’ve been online creating and sharing Southern, from-scratch recipes that feel like home. Just the way my Grandma Barb taught me. From cherished family favorites to award-winning recipes, every dish you’ll find here is perfected right here in my North Carolina kitchen. I’m so happy you’re here. Let’s get cooking!

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