Ann Pittman

Birmingham

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Contributor at Southern Living

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Hummingbird Cookies Are A Fun New Way To Eat A Southern Classic

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

No mixer required for these super Southern cookies. By Ann Taylor PittmanPublished on April 12, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox There's almost no occasion where a classic hummingbird cake isn't welcome. From Christmas to christenings, birthday cakes to wedding showers, the essential Southern dessert is a favorite, no matter the time of year.
Our 3-Ingredient Daffodil Cocktail Is A Sweet Sipper For Spring

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

A sweet sipper for spring. By Ann Taylor PittmanPublished on April 11, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox For a three-ingredient drink, this daffodil cocktail has loads of character: Peach nectar gives it sweetness and a Southern fruit flavor. The elderflower liqueur gives the drink a floral essence (like a daffodil!) but also a nutty quality, too.
Easter Egg Cookies Are Just The Treat You've Been Hunting For

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

Just the treat you've been hunting for. By Ann Taylor PittmanPublished on April 11, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If you can't hunt Easter eggs, bake them! The cookie part of this dessert tastes like a buttery-rich vanilla sugar cookie. The candy center is brilliantly colorful and fruity, just like the candy itself.
Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwich—The Southern Sandwich Mashup You Didn't Know You Needed

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

For the most ooey, gooey, warm, and cheesy grilled pimiento cheese sandwich, we use a special ingredient. By Ann Taylor PittmanPublished on April 9, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You already know a classic grilled cheese sandwich to be one of the most gooey foods in any cook's repertoire. But we've taken it one step further, into ultra cheesy territory with this mashup of two beloved sandwiches. Meet the grilled pimiento cheese sandwich.
Spicy Pimiento Cheese Because Some Like It Hot, Hot, Hot

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

Because some like it hot, hot, hot. By Ann Taylor PittmanPublished on April 7, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox As if one type of pepper weren't enough, three pops of pepper give this spicy pimiento cheese different levels of heat: Fresh jalapeños bring fruity, bright heat; pickled jalapeños offer softer spice; and cayenne pepper lends earthier heat. So if you don't like heat, you might want to back away from this recipe. Or better yet, try it and change your mind entirely.
I Tried 6 Popular Methods for Making Vanilla Frosting and Found a Clear Winner

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ann Pittman

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Table of ContentsWhen given a choice between vanilla or chocolate, I’m a vanilla girl most of the time. There’s something about that sweet, creamy, aromatic essence — with its delicate floral whiff — that just presses all my buttons.
How To Make Dollywood's Famous Smoky Mountain Nachos At Home

1 month ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

Why This Recipe WorksThese are plated nachos (as opposed to sheet pan nachos) so they're great for dinners where everyone can add the toppings they prefer. No arguments!Chipotle chiles add smokiness and a hint of heat so you get a balance of flavors with the queso and Cotija. It's always a good idea to add fresh scallions to Ro-tel to really elevate the flavor.
This Retro Dessert Is Worth Making For The Name Alone

2 months ago | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

Blueberry boy bait is basically a blueberry coffee cake, but no coffee cake ever stirred up as much conversation as this one will. This is a simple, not-too-sweet coffee cake that’s dotted with fresh berries and topped with cinnamon sugar. Once baked, the topping becomes slightly crisp, giving a textural contrast to the fluffy cake that's irresistible. Blueberry boy bait dates back to the 1950s, when a similar recipe was submitted by a teenager in the junior division of the Pillsbury Bake-Off.
The Beloved Bologna Salad

Jan 17, 2025 | southernliving.com | Ann Pittman

Bologna salad might not be the first appetizer you plan for parties, but it's never too far from the list for many folks. A creamy mixture of bologna, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, and pickles, bologna salad is best served on crackers—and with a glass of sweet tea to wash it all down. And whether it's a party dish or a fast lunch, it's just the perfect bite of nostalgia for many folks. Unfamiliar with this Southern favorite?
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (We Tested 6 Popular Contenders!)

Jan 7, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ann Pittman

Ann Taylor PittmanTue, January 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC14 min readThis article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. When it’s cold and blustery outside, few foods do as much to warm and comfort you as chicken noodle soup. Leaning over a steaming bowl of this brothy goodness is a delicious way to soothe whatever ails you.