Warm, buttery bread pudding meets classic bananas foster in this indulgent Southern dessert. Rich banana flavor, cozy spices, and a decadent caramel sauce make this a show-stopping treat that feels fancy but comes together with simple ingredients.

When the Alabama heat is blazing, there’s nothing better to me than a bubbling dish of Southern peach cobbler fresh out of the oven. It’s a recipe that’s been passed down and perfected across countless Southern kitchens, but when I’m craving the true classic, I always come back to a version of Paula Deen’s iconic recipe.