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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 8.12.2026

Helping you answer the question: "What's for dinner?" This week we are making This week we are making the juiciest...

Taco Spaghetti Bake (Easy Weeknight Casserole)

5-Star Featured Comment I just ate 2 plates of this casserole and it was very good! I like spaghetti and...

The Best Labor Day Party Recipes

This Is the Weekend I Cook Like I Mean It Labor Day is my favorite excuse to slow down, fire...
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 8.5.2026

Helping you answer the question: "What's for dinner?" This week we are making oven baked BBQ chicken, a seasonal spinach...
Wide shot of a low country boil spread on newspaper with shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and dipping sauces.

Low Country Boil Recipe (Classic Southern Shrimp Boil)

5 Star Reader Comment Made this for a family reunion and it was a massive hit. Everyone gathered around the...
Weeknight Back to School Dinner Ideas featured image with cheesy baked casserole.

Weeknight Back to School Dinner Ideas That Actually Work

Featured Reader Comment This post is a lifesaver. I saved every single recipe and have been making them on rotation...
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 7.29.2026

We’ve got a delicious lineup perfect for those midweek dinners when you want something hearty, easy, and flavorful. This week...
Grilled BBQ chicken breasts with char marks and fresh herbs on a sheet pan.

Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken

5 Star Reader Comment This chicken is absolutely incredible! I made it for a cookout and everyone wanted the recipe....
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Hot Dog Chili Sauce

5-Star Reader Comment "Entire family loved it! I made it just exactly as printed.We topped the dogs with onions and...
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 7.22.2026

This week’s Midweek Menu is all about effortless elegance. From the succulent chicken thighs to the refreshing mimosas, these dishes...
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Crispy Fried Okra: A Southern Staple

5 Star Reader Comment Love fried okra! My family cleaned the okra plate in 5 minutes! Sharon This Is the...
Sliced grilled steak on a white plate with parsley garnish.

9 Things Every Great Griller Does Without Thinking

The Difference Between a Good Cookout and a Great One There is something about a hot grill, good company, and...
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Fresh Tomato Relish

5-Star Reader Comment I love this on avocado toast. This is as bougie as it gets! And I do love...
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 7.15.2026

Helping you answer the question: "What's for dinner?" This week we are making country-style crock pot pork ribs, twice baked...
Southern fried potatoes and onions in a cast iron skillet with parsley and a wooden spoon

Southern Fried Potatoes

Some Recipes Do Not Need Improving. This Is One of Them. There are recipes you learn from a cookbook and...
Loaf of delicious baked zucchini cheese bread, sliced on a cutting board served for dinner.

Zucchini Cheese Quick Bread

5-Star Reader Comment "This is such a fantastic recipe. It came out perfect. I would not change or adjust anything...
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The Best Summer Appetizers for Easy Entertaining

Featured Reader Comment I made the spinach artichoke dip and the pimento cheese for our Fourth of July party and...
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 7.8.2026

Helping you answer the question: "What's for dinner?" This week we are making grilled lemon chicken with a spicy tomato...
Plate of crispy fried catfish fillets with fries, hush puppies, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce

Easy Cornmeal Fish Fry Mix

5-Star Reader Comment I tried this recipe on largemouth bass and it was delicious. Prentiss Why I Never Reach for...
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 7.1.26

Helping you answer the question: "What's for dinner?" This week we are making grilled BBQ chicken legs with classic potato...
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All-Time Favorite BBQ And Cookout Side Dishes

Featured Comment Donya, I made the macaroni salad, the baked beans, and the cucumber tomato salad for our Fourth of...
Creamy and full of flavor, Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a side dish classic that perfect for any family gathering, cookout, or potluck. Made with elbow macaroni, boiled eggs, celery, bacon and topped with green onions all in a delicious mayonnaise based dressing topped with a sprinkle of paprika served in a white bowl.

Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

5 Star Featured Comment I made this for a cookout and it was the first bowl to empty. Everyone thought...
Bourbon Arnold Palmer cocktails with lemon slices and fresh mint

Big Batch Bourbon Arnold Palmer

Featured Reader Comment I made this for our Fourth of July cookout and it was the first thing to disappear....
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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 6.24.26

Helping you answer the question: "What's for dinner?" This week we are making crock pot chicken Parmesan, served with an...
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    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

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    Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery

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    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

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    Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

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  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs in bowl of pot with serving fork.

    Crock Pot Chicken Thighs (Tender, Saucy, and Worth Every Minute)

  • Baked Potatoes made in the Air Fryer are tender and fully on the outside with a crispy skin that makes them irresistible. Easy to make, just add your favorite toppings like butter, chives, sour cream, salt and pepper.

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

  • Rich, creamy potato soup made in the crockpot is a fall favorite dish that is warm and comforting! Top it with cheese, bacon and chives just like a loaded baked potato.

    Crock Pot Potato Soup

  • Homemade Sausage Gravy served over hot biscuits is a breakfast made in heaven. Made with only 3 ingredients, this classic recipe is delicious, filling, and a time-honored tradition.

    Southern Sausage Gravy (Thick, Creamy and Worth Waking Up For)

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    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

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    Ham & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole (Make-Ahead)

  • Beef pot roast cooked in the crock pot with onions and seasoned perfection until tender and juicy.

    Easy Crock Pot Beef Roast (Slow Cooker Pot Roast)

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    Ranch Fire Crackers: Spicy No Bake Recipe

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    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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