Hi Reader,

In honors of Mother's Day, I want to share some of my very favorite recipes inspired by the motherly figures in my life.

I have been so blessed to have so many women who have loved me well and taught me many delicious recipes throughout the years!

Recipes Inspired by the Women in My Life

• ​My Mom's Go-To Casserole: My mom has always been the person who shows up your doorstep in a time of need with a warming casserole in hand. And this was her go-to! It is a picky-eater approved dish that her 4 kids loved and everyone felt blessed to receive. This unique meatloaf was another favorite!
• ​My Mother-in-Law's Must-Make Holiday Side: Her mashed potato casserole is a favorite--with her family, mine, and now millions of YOU!
• ​My Nana's Award-Winning Dessert: My dad's mom owned several bread and breakfasts and was known for her brunch recipes! But the stand-out to me will always be her cheesecake. It is seriously the very best cheesecake of all time and the only "cake" I requested for my birthday each year.
• ​My Great-Aunt's Brownies: I remember helping her make these brownies and was tasked with carrying on her tradition after she passed. They are really the BEST brownies!
• My Favorite Baker: My great-grandma was KNOWN for her baking. And I can't pick one dessert--because I love them all so much! Saltine toffee, Texas sheet cake, Hot milk cake, lemon bread, and banana cake--all SO SO good!
• ​A Cherished Educator's Favorite Coffee Cake: My high school guidance counselor was such an encouragement to me in high school as I navigated trying to find the best college. I even ended up babysitting her grandkids in college AND she threw me a bridal shower where she gave me this recipe along with a few baking essentials.
• ​Inspired by a Memory From Summer Days with My Aunt: I used to spend days canning salsa with my mom and aunt. It was a labor of love (and I cherish those memories). But instead of canning salsa, I use a blender to make it fast, simple, yet still delicious.
• ​The Pie that Ruined Me for ALL other Pumpkin Pies: My aunt (different than the aunt above), made the very best pumpkin pie from scratch. Let's just say I don't like store-bought pumpkin pies. I LOVE this version!
• ​My Sister's Pumpkin Roll: Like my aunt, her pumpkin roll ruined me for all others!

I hope you found one (or five) to enjoy soon.