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These are the most-loved recipes on A Southern Soul—trusted, 5-star Southern-inspired dishes that readers come back to again and again. If you’re new here, start with these tested-and-true favorites from my own kitchen.

From everyday dinners to dishes made for sharing, these recipes celebrate Southern comfort with a fresh, modern touch.

Reader favorites include Crockpot Chicken Thighs, Southern Fried Corn, Homemade Sausage Gravy, Million Dollar Pound Cake, Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip.

Close-up of hearty 15 bean soup in a white bowl with a spoon and fresh parsley.

Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup (Easy Southern-Style Recipe)

Featured Comment I love this recipe! It doesn’t require a lot of prep and is super-tasty! I didn’t change the...

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Sliced roasted turkey breast arranged on a platter with orange slices, fresh parsley, and cranberries, with the title ‘My Southern Thanksgiving Menu.’

My Southern Thanksgiving Menu (Easy And Delicious)

5-Star Reader Comment Thank you! This menu is outstanding, with so many of our family favorites. Your recipes are easy...
Pot of Southern-style green beans with red potatoes and bacon, with the title ‘Easy & Irresistible Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes.’

Easy & Irresistible Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes

5-Star Reader Comment Thanks for the recipes! I’ve been cooking more than usual and am in need of new recipes....
Toasted crostini topped with whipped goat cheese, diced strawberries, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze, with the title ‘The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for Effortless Entertaining.’

The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for Effortless Entertaining

5-Star Reader Comment This is my go-to list of the best appetizers for Thanksgiving entertaining. There’s something for everyone! Thanks,...
Close-up of a baked croissant casserole with melted cheese and ham, with the title ‘Your Guide to an Easy & Delicious Thanksgiving Brunch.’

Your Guide To An Easy and Delicious Thanksgiving Brunch

These Easy, Make-Ahead Breakfast and Brunch Ideas are guaranteed to win over family and friends this Thanksgiving! From sweet baked...

Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

From the Southern Soul Community “I prepared it on Christmas Eve and baked it on Christmas morning.” — Liz, reader...

Homemade Tomato Soup – Roasted, Creamy & Easy

5 Star Reader Comment Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Already have 4 containers in my freezor for this...
Brown sugar cream cheese pound cake with slices cut on a glass cake plate

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Pound Cake

5-Star Reader Comment This pound cake recipe is a 10+ — 4th time I’m making it. Audrey The Pound Cake...
Perfectly roasted turkey with crispy skin and juicy meat served on a platter.

How To Thaw A Frozen Turkey

The Thanksgiving Job I Don’t Leave To Chance There are plenty of little Thanksgiving things I can adjust as I...
Brown butter butternut squash topped with crackers and baked in a white rectangle baking dish served with a wooden spoon.

Brown Butter Butternut Squash Casserole

5-Star Reader Comment Very easy to make and delicious. New Thanksgiving side dish for sure. Thank you! Kathie The Thanksgiving...
Overhead view of two baked sweet potatoes topped with butter in the air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

5 Star Reader Comment Thank you! They came out perfect. — Kim The Air Fryer Won Me Over On This...
Close-up of sliced air fryer roasted turkey breast garnished with fresh parsley on a platter.

Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Breast

5 Star Reader Comment I made this for dinner this evening and WOW!!! It is by far the best air...
Overhead view of pumpkin crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a wire cooling rack.

Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies

5 Star Reader Comment Best pumpkin cookies EVER! Bethann The Cookie That Finally Won Mr. Southern Soul Over My husband...
Overhead view of a Dutch oven filled with lasagna soup topped with ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh basil, with the title ‘Fall & Winter Soup Recipes (20+ Cozy Favorites).’

Fall & Winter Soup Recipes (20+ Cozy Favorites)

Lasagna Soup Featured Comment Made this tonight for our at-home football tailgate. It was so easy and had so much...
Stuffed baked potatoes with bacon, and cheese then topped with more bacon bits, sour cream and green onion slices on a green plate.

Stuffed Baked Potatoes (Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes)

5 Star Reader Comment These baked stuffed potatoes was the best I ever had. I made just one as in...
Slice of Southern sweet potato pie being lifted from a glass pie dish.

Best Southern Sweet Potato Pie

5 Star Featured Comment This recipe is almost identical to my Granny's that I still use today. She didn't include...
Crispy air fryer green beans topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon slices.

Air Fryer Green Beans (Crispy in 10 Minutes)

5-Star Reader Comment Super delicious! Whole family loved and it gave us something out of the ordinary to continue adding...
Crispy, golden seasoned chicken wings in the air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Extra Crispy, No Oil Needed)

5 Star Reader Comment Fixed the wings tonight for dinner and used your "mama salt." Not only were they extremely...
Homemade Pimento Cheese in a white bowl served and wooden knife with saltine crackers and celery sticks on a white platter.

Southern Pimento Cheese

5 Star Reader Comment My husband loved this!! He wants it both as a sandwich and with celery! Thank you...
Southern corn salad with cherry tomatoes, feta, and fresh herbs in a black skillet with a serving spoon.

Southern Corn Salad

The Trick That Changed How I Make Corn Salad Fresh, crisp salads have always been my thing, and once Southern...

Candied Jalapeños Recipe (Cowboy Candy)

5 Star Reader Comment I made a batch of these for a football watch party and they were gone before...

No Occasion Needed: Southern Appetizers for Any Gathering

The Only Excuse You Need to Gather Some of my favorite gatherings start without a plan. I set something out,...
Plate of taco spaghetti bake topped with diced tomatoes and chives, with the casserole dish in the background.

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...
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...
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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Hand pouring gravy from a glass bowl over sliced air fryer turkey breast on a serving platter.

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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 Meatball Recipe

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    Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

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Reader Favorites

  • 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.

    Sausage Gravy Recipe (Thick and Creamy)

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    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

  • Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole dusted with powdered sugar for serving.

    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

  • Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs on spoon with pineapple.

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatball Recipe

  • Air fryer chicken thighs in the basket of an air fryer.

    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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