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Main Dish

Make dinnertime the best part of your day with these easy Southern main dish recipes! From skillet favorites to slow-cooked comfort food, these family-loved meals are full of hearty flavors and simple ingredients. Bring everyone to the table with recipes that are easy to make and even better to share.

Reader Favorites Include: Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches, Oven Baked BBQ Chicken, Crockpot Chicken Parm, Carolina Slaw Dog, and Homemade Spaghetti Sauce.

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...
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...
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...
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 Foil Packs (Grill, Oven or Campfire)

5-Star Reader Comment "These are absolutely amazing! I made them for our 4th of July cookout and every single pack...
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,...
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...
Sliced roasted pork tenderloin on a platter with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Cast Iron Skillet Method)

Featured Comment I tried this last night for dinner and it was INCREDIBLE! The buttery lemony flavor with the Dan'O's...
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan with melted cheese and fresh parsley served over spaghetti on a decorative plate

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

5 Star Reader Comment There are lots of food blogger like this But the best food recipe ” Crock Pot...
Shredded pulled pork with lime wedges in white bowl, Pinterest pin for 20 High-Protein Recipes to Keep You Fueled and Nourished

20 High-Protein Recipes to Keep You Fueled and Nourished

I Cook for Flavor. The Protein Is Just a Bonus. I have never been someone who cooks just to get...
Balsamic chicken thighs 10 plated on white dish, topped with green onions and cracked pepper, overhead view on wooden table

Balsamic Chicken Thighs – Grilled with Honey Marinade

5-Star Reader Comment "Tried for the first time tonight! My husband and I LOVED it. Followed the recipe exactly. Perfect...
Pulled Pork piled on a round bun on a wooden cutting board served with sliced pickles and coleslaw.

6-Ingredient Crock Pot Pulled Pork

5-Star Reader Comment "I made this for a potluck and everyone raved about it! I actually made a double batch...
Five amazing Easter ham recipes featuring glazed, baked, and slow cooker ham options for brunch and dinner.

5 Amazing Easter Ham Recipes for Brunch, Dinner, and Leftovers

Why Ham Always Has a Place at My Table In my family, we have several traditions for family gatherings, and...
Marinated London Broil with lemons and onions with a serving fork on a wooden board.

Easy Marinated London Broil Recipe

5-Star Reader Comment "This was so good and sooo easy! The marinade is definitely what made this meal! Made this...
Featured image of golden baked Reuben sliders with melted Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on Hawaiian rolls.

Crock Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sliders

5-Star Reader Comment OMGoodness!!! Bet corned beef I’ve ever had! This is a keeper. Will buy 2 roasts next year....
Ham and Cheese Quiche slice on server in glass pie dish, garnished with chives, eggs and pitcher blurred in background

Ham and Cheese Quiche

5 Star Featured Comment I made this several times over the year. This recipe is so easy and delicious and...
Bourbon Meatballs in a black pot with a wooden spoon

Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs

5 Star Featured Comment The sauce is super good. If it weren’t for all those meatballs, I could happily have...
Sheet Pan Brats and Potatoes on a metal sheet pan.

My Favorite Sheet Pan Recipes: Easy Dinners with Big Payoff

Easy Dinners That Make Life Simpler Sheet pan cooking is one of my favorite ways to get a good dinner...
Creamy mushroom rice casserole served in a bowl with a spoon

One Pot Mushroom Rice

5 Star Featured Comment Made a couple modifications using poultry seasoning and garlic powder for seasoning as I didn’t have...
Best Chili Recipes for Every Taste Pinterest pin showing creamy chili in bowl with jalapeño slices, cornbread, and fresh cilantro garnish

Best Chili Recipes for Every Taste (Easy, Cozy, and Full of Flavor)

When the weather turns cold, I start thinking of warm bowls and cozy pots. Chili is one of those “everybody’s...
Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast on white plate with caramelized onions, served on wooden surface

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast

5-Star Reader Comment "I have made this pork tenderloin a dozen times. I’ve passed the recipe on because this is...
Parmesan Crusted Chicken served on a speckled plate with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and garnished with fresh chives

30-Minute Dinner Ideas for Weeknight Success

How I Learned to Make Weeknight Dinners Work I’ve lived a lot of weeknights where dinner needed to be on...
Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole dusted with powdered sugar for serving.

Ham & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole (Make-Ahead)

5 Star Reader Comment My family lives this! I’ve made it 3 times already! It’s so easy and perfect for...
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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

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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.

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

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

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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