Comfort Food

Wooden spoon serving crock pot creamed corn from a black crock pot.

Crock Pot Creamed Corn

5-Star Reader Comment "Yesterday was Thanksgiving and I made a double batch. It could not have been any better. Loved...

Vegetable beef soup in red tomato broth in a white bowl resting on a woven placemat.

Easy Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

5 Star Reader Comment This soup is like a warm hug in a bowl. It’s so easy to make and...

Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake topped with ice cream and chopped pecans served on a white plate.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake

5 Star Reader Comment Made this recipe and it is so easy and delicious. It’s like an upside down pumpkin...

Overhead view of white chicken chili 9 in a speckled bowl, topped with sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, and tortilla chips, surrounded by li

Creamy White Chicken Chili

5-Star Reader Comment We all love this recipe. Typically double everything. Grownup and kids both enjoy it for for either...

Gray stock pot with mushroom soup and fresh thyme.

Healthy Mushroom Soup

5-Star Reader Comment This recipe produces an awesome soup with intense flavor. I love that it’s not a “cream of”...

Fried chicken leg served on white parchment paper in a red basket.

Oven Fried Chicken (Crispy And Juicy)

5-Star Reader Comment Absolutely delicious! I have tried lots of fried chicken baked in oven recipies. This is by far...

Slow Cooker Cheese Grits topped with sautéed yellow peppers and black pepper in a blue and white bowl

Slow Cooker Cheese Grits

When it comes to grits, I’m all about the cheese - it’s what turns this Southern staple into something rich...

Baked potatoes topped with sour cream cheese bacon bits and chives ontop of a nice blue plate.

Classic Southern Vegetable Dinners That Feel Like Home

Southern Vegetable Dinners That Feel Like Home aren’t just about what’s on the plate — they’re about the memories that...

Creamy Corn Chowder in white bowl topped with bacon, corn, cilantro, and black pepper, served with bread slices

Creamy Corn Chowder

Some recipes are good, and then some are can’t-stop-thinking-about-it good. This Corn Chowder is THAT ONE. It’s hearty without weighing you down,...

Southern Chocolate Cobbler with vanilla ice cream served in a white bowl with a spoon on marble surface

Southern Chocolate Cobbler

5-Star Reader Comment Turned out beautiful! It was absolutely delicious!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe.Joyce No one in...

Crock Pot Southern Style Grits in black slow cooker with wooden spoon, topped with butter pat and black pepper

Crock Pot Southern Style Grits

These Crock Pot Grits are my secret to getting rich, creamy, buttery Southern-style grits on the table without hovering over...

Southern Coffee Punch dessert in clear bowl topped with whipped cream piped rosettes and cinnamon, served with glasses on wooden table

Southern Coffee Punch

This Southern Coffee Punch recipe features a rich, creamy blend of coffee, ice cream, and whipped cream that feels right...

Roasted af baby potatoes 5 garnished with fresh parsley in cream bowl with gold Greek key pattern, served with spoon on dark wood table

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

5-Star Reader Comment These are impressively good, especially for how simple they are. I’ve made them twice now and have...

Scalloped Potatoes And Ham in white baking dish with wooden spoon, topped with ham pieces and herbs, close-up overhead view

Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

This creamy, cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham recipe is classic Southern comfort food! Thinly sliced potatoes and savory ham layered...

Avocado chicken salad 5 served on lettuce with corn, celery, and crackers on a white plate, overhead view

Avocado Chicken Salad

This Avocado Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, crispy bacon, and sweet corn...

Beautifully golden and perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes in a casserole dish.

Scalloped Potatoes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

These Southern scalloped potatoes are made with thinly sliced potatoes layered in a creamy homemade cheese sauce with Parmesan, garlic,...

ham cheese strata from Ultimate Easter Brunch Recipe Collection

Ham and Cheese Strata

Ham and Cheese Strata is a simple overnight casserole recipe that's so good for breakfast, brunch, or even a weeknight...

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

Make the BEST Air Fryer Baked Potatoes the easy way! These potatoes are tender and flaky on the inside, with...

Homemade meatball subs 5 on wooden board topped with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and fresh parsley garnish

How to Make the Perfect Meatball Sub at Home

Tender, homemade meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then stuffed into a toasted bun, topped with cheese, are a...

Creamy Baked Fettuccine With Cheese being lifted on a fork from a glass baking dish lined with a woven basket holder, garnished with fresh p

Creamy Baked Fettuccine With Cheese

This Creamy Baked Fettuccine With Cheese is a pasta lover's dream that makes the perfect, easy weeknight dinner! Tender pasta...

Beer bread sliced perfectly sitting on a wooden cutting board.

Homemade Beer Bread: Quick and Easy

Want to know a secret? For years, I was a little intimidated about making bread. Then, I found a recipe...

Overhead shot of the Irish pot roast in a white serving dish.

Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast

Slow-cooked and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this Crock Guinness Pot Roast is juicy and infused with deep, savory flavor. Made with simple ingredients and...

White bowl filled to the top with cozy cabbage soup.

Roasted Cabbage Soup

Roasted Cabbage Soup is a perfect go-to recipe full of warm and comforting flavors. This healthy, good-for-you soup is simple...

Pinto beans in bowl

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Instant Pot Pinto Beans are a game-changer for easy, delicious, and budget-friendly meals! With just 7 simple ingredients, this no-soak...

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