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I’m Donya, the creator of A Southern Soul. I started this site in 2011 to share the kind of approachable, delicious recipes I grew up making with my grandmother. Now, millions of home cooks visit every month to find easy, Southern-inspired dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With hundreds of 5-star recipes, my goal is simple—helping you create meals that bring people together.”
About A Southern Soul
Here at A Southern Soul, I celebrate the essence of Southern cooking and living. This site is dedicated to providing you with delicious, easy-to-make recipes, inspiring home decor ideas, and helpful tips for daily life. With a focus on easy-to-read content, asouthernsoul.com is the perfect destination for anyone looking to embrace the charm and warmth of Southern hospitality. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this website has something for everyone.
My site features various delicious, Southern-inspired recipes. Many are quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional Southern cooking techniques, the recipes here will quickly become family favorites.
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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
Chicken Thighs cooked in the crock pot make a mouthwatering recipe that's perfect for a busy weeknight or lazy weekends! Juicy chicken coated in a thick rich sauce flavored with garlic, honey, and soy sauce is a slow cooker hit.
Best Caprese Pasta Salad (Fresh and Easy)
This fresh and easy salad combines all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta! Perfect for a simple family meal or when feeding a crowd this make-ahead recipe for the best Caprese Pasta Salad delivers a burst of flavor everyone will love.
Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie
Decadent Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie is pure perfection and so easy to make! This no corn syrup recipe combines rich maple syrup with smokey bourbon and pecans to make a pie that's sure to be the star of any holiday gathering.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Make the BEST Baked Potatoes ever in the Air Fryer! These potatoes are tender and flakey on the inside with an amazing super crispy skin. Keep them simple with butter, salt, and pepper or load them up with your favorite toppings for a side dish that's outstanding.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that's so easy to make!
Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake
Luscious cake with pineapple and coconut, topped with fresh whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes is a dessert that memories are made of. Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake is not only packed with fresh summertime flavors, but it's actually a short-cut recipe that starts with a box mix. With the addition of a few simple ingredients, you can transform a cake mix into a tropical flavored 'poke cake' that's perfect to serve for any occasion!
Sheet Pan Hamburger Steak with Mushrooms & Onions
This recipe is short on work and big on flavor and it's all made on a single pan. Juicy hamburger steaks along with savory mushrooms and onions is a perfect dinner made for 2 and easy enough to make for a crowd.
Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Beautiful, perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes are a classic that you'll fall in love with after just one bite! Tender, thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce for a side dish that's excellent to serve alongside any main course and is a must-make for the holidays.
Easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Make the VERY BEST hot dogs ever in the air fryer! Cooked in less than 10 these hot dogs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and nestled in a toasted bun. This fast, easy way to serve up a family favorite treat is great whether you are feeding a couple of people or a crowd.
Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery
Celery sticks stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, herbs and cheddar cheese are outrageously good! Served as an appetizer or snack, this is a recipe that's sure to become a favorite at parties, cookouts and family gatherings.
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