• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup half and half cream
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

• 1/2 cup  melted butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cups chopped pecans

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

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Southern Pralines

For the crust

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1½ sticks (12 tablespoons)   unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 5–7 tablespoons ice water

For the filling

• 1 large egg
• 5 large egg yolks
• 2⁄3 cup cane syrup ( we use  Steen’s)
• 2⁄3 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups pecan pieces

Classic Pecan Pie

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Salad

• 1 large bag pre-washed mesclun salad greens
• segments from 3 Louisiana satsumas
• 1 cup Southern Candymaker’s Glazed Pecan pieces

Ginger Dressing (Makes about 3/4 cup)

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  
   

• 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped Southern Candymakers Glazed Pecans
• 1 cup melted butter

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups Louisiana pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped rosemary leaves
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
• 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Spiced Louisiana Holiday Pecans

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1 egg white

1 tablespoon water

1 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

1 pound Louisiana pecan halves

Video of Cooking Demonstration Available

• 2 (24-inch) loaves of French bread 
• 4¼ cups plus 3 ounces of cream for topping
• 1½ cup milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 lb white chocolate
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup currants

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

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• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter

Sugarplum Mixture

• Combine 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons chopped dates
• 2 tablespoons chopped figs
• ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons each of chopped pecans
• almonds and walnuts. (Soaking 1 week in 2 tablespoons brandy is optional).

• 1 stick butter 
• 18 ounces evaporated milk
• 4 cups granulated white sugar
• ¼ cup vanilla extract 
• 4 cups chopped pecans