Recipes from the Heart

Where faith, flavor, and family come together — one dish at a time

Welcome to the heart of Tee’s Kitchen & Bakery — where every recipe tells a story. These dishes are passed down from my grandma’s table, crafted with love in my own kitchen, now shared with you. Whether you’re here for something sweet, soulful, or simply comforting, you’ll find recipes made with intention, tradition, and a little prayer on the side.

First Recipe to Feature:

Banana Pudding Bliss

A soulful Southern classic that’s creamy, nostalgic, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Description:

A Sunday favorite and the most-requested dessert in my family. This banana pudding is layered with love, creamy vanilla custard, and crunchy vanilla wafers—just like Grandma used to make.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1½ cups cold water

  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream (or Cool Whip)

  • 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers

  • 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced

  • Optional: cinnamon, vanilla extract, whipped cream topping

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk and water until smooth.

  2. Add pudding mix and whisk until well blended. Chill for 5 minutes.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into pudding mixture.

  4. Layer pudding, bananas, and wafers in a trifle bowl or glass dish. Repeat layers.

  5. Finish with a final layer of pudding, crushed wafers, and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Serve chilled.

Tee’s Tip: For extra flavor, drizzle a tiny splash of vanilla extract into the pudding base and top with caramel before serving!