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Purple & Green Spring Table Decorations

If you’re a regular reader, you know that I absolutely love decorating tables – especially as the weather warms up, and we can enjoy eating outside!…

How to Make Homemade Coconut Granola

Angus Barn Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

Summer Grazing Charcuterie Board

Candied Walnut Bruschetta

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Azalea Cocktail for the Masters Golf Tournament

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Azalea Cocktail (Signature Drink of the Masters)

The Azalea Cocktail is the signature drink of the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club each spring. It’s a light, fruity and “tee-rific”…

Appetizers | Party Recipes

36 Mexican Dinner Party Appetizers

Welcome to a delicious world of Mexican cuisine! Mexico is known for its bold and vibrant flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether…

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Filet Mignon with Rosemary-Thyme Butter

This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own. Looking for…

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Favorite Desserts for Parties

Lemon Cooler Cookies

You’ll love these nostalgic Lemon Cooler Cookies, they’re loaded with lemon zest and coated in powdered sugar… melt in your…

The Best Butterscotch Brownies

Chewy butterscotch brownies are made with butter, brown sugar and butterscotch chips for the BEST butterscotch treat! This is an…

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake is absolutely irresistible with its crunchy, sweet crust topping and a tender, moist pound…

The Easiest Peach Dump Cake Recipe Ever (SO good!)

Love easy cakes? This peach dump cake version is a summer dessert star! Easy Peach Dump Cake I recently polled…

Southern Lemon Chess Pie, if you''ve never had this pie, it's a MUST!

Southern Lemon Chess Pie Recipe

This Lemon Chess Pie recipe is such a classic dessert we enjoy all year long, and SO delicious! This Lemon…

Brown Sugar Pound Cake (Southern Recipe)

This delicious Brown Sugar Pound Cake has a buttery, brown sugar flavor with a tender crumb texture that is perfect…

Fruit Tea garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs

How to Make Southern Fruit Tea

Fruit tea is a staple here in middle Tennessee. Many restaurants boast the very best “Southern Fruit Tea” which is…

Easy Southern Fig Jam Recipe

One of my very favorite quick appetizers to have on hand is fig jam, brie, and crostinis! It’s something you can…

Southern Side Dish: Squash Casserole

This squash casserole recipe is a family favorite! We love it as a side or an easy weeknight meal! You…

Southern Tomato Pie

My family’s recipe for traditional Southern Tomato Pie! It’s the perfect savory, summertime pie! From the moment my daughter could…

Southern Brown Sugar Pie! If you've never tried this brown sugar pie, it's a must!

Southern Brown Sugar Pie Recipe

If you have never tried Southern Brown Sugar Pie, you are in for a treat! It’s an easy pie that’s…

Southern Appetizers: Mini Shrimp + Grits

You will love this Southern appetizer idea, mini shrimp and grits cups! If you are a regular Pizzazzerie reader, you…

The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook

Courtney’s Latest Book!

Featured as a MUST-HAVE in the December 2020 issue of Southern Living Magazine

“With recipes that range from sweet to savory and will take you from appetizer to dessert, Southern hospitality takes the main stage in The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook. This delightful cookbook is full of stunning photographs; valuable, practical information about entertaining and tantalizing, go-to recipes. It’s a must-have on your cookbook shelf. Let’s party, y’all!”