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Party Food

Easy Southern Party Food Recipes, refreshing drinks, and decorations to help you throw a simple get-together, backyard gathering, or host a potluck for your friends. Let’s get the party started!

Reader Favorites Include: Sweet And Spicy Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies, Easy Mexican Corn Dip, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Pimento Cheese, and Spiced Pear Moscow Mule.

Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake

5 Star Reader Comment This cake was unbelievably delicious! Everyone loved it and it was not hard to make at...
Banana pudding in a large bowl. Layered perfectly with bananas cream whipped topping and vanilla wafers.

Southern Banana Pudding Trifle

Reader Comment "So good and easy. Perfect to make ahead and serves a lot of people!" Petra The Dessert That...
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....
Overhead view of no-bake bird's nest cookies arranged on a serving plate for Easter dessert.

Easy No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies

Featured Reader Comment These sweet little cookies are delicious! And, my kids and I had the best time making them....
Neiman Marcus cake with a rich chocolate frosting, sliced to show the moist layered interior.

Neiman Marcus Cake: The Rich Southern Cake That Feels a Little Fancy

What folks tell me most often about this cake is: “I can’t believe it starts with a mix.” Home cooks are...

Easy Valentine’s Pretzel Rods

These Valentine’s Day Pretzel Rods are a fun, easy treat made with pretzels, white bark, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for...

Easy Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two at Home

Why I Still Love A Date Night At Home This week is a big one at our house. Rob and...
beer cheese from Crock Pot Maple Bacon Green Beans

Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip

5 Star Featured Comment This recipe is amazing! I’ve tried so many beer cheese recipes, and they never turn out....
Spice cake with cream cheese frosting sliced to show the moist cinnamon-spiced layers.

Easy Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Featured Comment This cake was so delicious!! I followed the recipe to the letter but left off the glaze because...

Pimento Cheese Sausage Dip

Featured 5 Star Comment This is so good ! Been making for a couple years now . All our friends...

Big Pigs In A Blanket (Puff Pastry + Smoked Sausage)

My “Put This Out and Watch It Disappear” Appetizer When someone says “pigs in a blanket,” I instantly think of...

Classic Southern New Year’s Day Menu

Featured Comment Thank you so much for this collection of fabulous recipes! New Year’s Day is my favorite as well,...
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs on spoon with pineapple.

Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

5 Star Reader Comment Awesome meatballs! A big hit at our get together and everyone wanted the recipe! Was almost...
Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

Pimento Cheese Bites

5 Star Comment These were such a hit, even for my husband who claims to hate pimento cheese! My brother...

Homemade Christmas Food Gifts To Give And Share

Featured Comment Thank you so much for your gift to us all. I appreciate all of the recipes and food...
Cream cheese sausage balls served with metal skewers on a white plate with fresh parsley resting on a wooden serving board.

Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

5 Star Reader Comment Everyone loved them at the party then had to make more for the teenagers. Thanks for...
tiger butter bowl

Tiger Butter Fudge

5 Star Reader Comment This is quick and easy. Almost like eating a Reese’s P’nut Butter Cup! Carol The Day...

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate: Bold Flavors in Minutes

Featured Comment This hot chocolate is so good – I love this recipe and so does my family! It’s perfect...
Chocolate pecan candy with green and red candy and white sprinkles and chopped pecans in a glass Christmas bowl.

Crock Pot Chocolate Pecan Candy

Featured Comment Who knew that making homemade candy this delicious could be so easy? I’ve made 3 batches already! Thank...
Sliced Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie on cooling rack and on plate.

Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

5 Star Reader Comment Definitely best pecan pie ever- the maple syrup gives it a richer taste than karo &...
whipped ranch from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Whipped Ranch Dip

The Day Ricotta Met Ranch (and a star was born) I’ve always believed that a good party starts with a...

The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for Effortless Entertaining

Featured Comment This is my go-to list of the best appetizers for Thanksgiving entertaining. There’s something for everyone! Thanks, Donya....

Apple Cider Mimosas: A Cozy Sparkling Drink for Fall & Holidays

5 Star Reader Comment Thank you, Donya, for the easy to make Mimosa recipe! Delicious! Christine A Little Sparkle Makes...
Honey Baked Ham cooked in a sweet glaze is a copycat recipe that's easy to make and over the top delicious.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe

5-Star Reader Comment I’ll never buy a Honey-Baked Ham again. This was so easy and delicious!! Thanks for the recipe....
Buffalo chicken cooked in a crock pot.

5-Ingredient Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken

5-Star Reader Comment This is wonderful. The delicious aroma lingered around our house for a good hour after dinner was...
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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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Game Day Favorites

  • Pinterest pin for crock pot corned beef reuben sliders

    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

  • stuffed celery from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

    Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery

  • Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs on spoon with pineapple.

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

  • cp sausage queso from Crock Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sliders

    Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

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Reader Favorites

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

    The BEST Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

  • 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.

    Easy Southern Sausage Gravy

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  • Pinterest pin for crock pot corned beef reuben sliders

    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

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

    Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole

  • 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)

  • Ranch Fire Crackers: Spicy No Bake Recipe

    Ranch Fire Crackers: Spicy No Bake Recipe

  • Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs on spoon with pineapple.

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

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

    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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