Recipes

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.

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...

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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....

Overhead view of three chili cheese dogs topped with cheddar cheese and diced onions on a blue plate.

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...

Fried okra in a black skillet with a serving spoon, close-up view.

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...

Tomato Relish in a jar with a wooden spoon for serving.

Fresh Tomato Relish

5-Star Reader Comment I love this on avocado toast. This is as bougie as it gets! And I do love...

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...

Fresh tomato salsa with tortilla chips and a title overlay for summer appetizer recipes

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...

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...

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....

Plate of golden fried squash with crispy edges and black pepper seasoning, served with creamy tan dipping sauce on white dish

Southern Fried Squash

5 Star Reader Comment I almost ate the whole pan! And I love serving the squash with the spicy dip....

Green bean salad with tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and herbs in a glass serving bowl

Fresh Green Bean Salad

5-Star Featured Comment I made this for a family dinner, was looking for something different than tossed salad. This is...

Fried catfish fillets on a plate with lemon wedges.

Southern Fried Catfish

5-Star Rated Comment I Love this Recipe, can’t get better! I personally Like a lemon a lemon side of mine...

Hobo foil packs with burger patties, carrots, and onions, close-up view.

Hamburger Hobo Dinner Foil Packs

5-Star Reader Comment "These are absolutely amazing! I made them for our 4th of July cookout and every single pack...

Overhead view of tomato pie topped with cheese and basil.

Southern Tomato Pie with Cheese and Pesto

5-Star Reader Comment This has become my go-to this time of year. I only make it for a crowd because...

Roasted meat with mashed potatoes and green beans on a plate.

Father’s Day Done Right: My Best Recipes For Dad

How We Do Father's Day in My House Father's Day is one of my favorite days to cook. It is...

Grilled zucchini, peppers, and onions on a tray with dressing.

Grilled Vegetables with Chive Dressing

The Summer Side That Makes the Whole Table Stop Every summer, I get to a point where I want something...

Hot Dogs in buns cooked in the air fryer

Air Fryer Hot Dogs (Crispy, Juicy, and Done in Minutes)

5-Star Reader Comment "Outstanding! I won’t ever do dogs any other way! Thank you so much for this great recipe,...

Slice of lemon icebox pie with whipped topping and lemon zest

Classic Lemon Icebox Pie

5-Star Reader Comment I made this for a Fourth of July cookout and it was gone in minutes. Every single...

Grilled lemon chicken horz1 served on black platter with charred lemon halves and fresh parsley garnish on wooden table

Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken

Featured Reader Comment This is my absolute favorite grilled chicken recipe and I have tried a lot of them. The...

Homemade refrigerator pickles 7 with sliced cucumbers and onions in a glass jar with brine and black pepper

Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles

5 Star Reader Comment I have made these three times already this summer and they are absolutely perfect. My grandmother...

Pimento Cheese Sausage Quiche

The Quiche That Belongs on Every Southern Brunch Table This is the kind of dish that makes people stop mid-bite...

roasted shrimp hero from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Bisquick Sausage Balls

5-Star Reader Comment Best Sausage Balls we have ever had! You don't get any better than this, especially in the...

Author Donya Mullins

Hey, there! I’m Donya and welcome to A Southern Soul. I love to cook and entertain with easy to make recipes and simple ideas that make people feel special. Read More