Southern Classics

Grilled sweet potatoes 5 arranged on white plate with paprika seasoning, fresh parsley garnish, and olive oil drizzle on wooden table

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Smoky, a little spicy, and just the right amount of sweet—these grilled sweet potatoes might be my all-time favorite veggie...

Crispy bacon strips and grapefruit halves with jam on a decorative plate beside black coffee and a red checkered napkin

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

Are you ready to make bacon like a pro without the mess? Get ready for crispy, delicious bacon straight from...

Skillet Green Beans made with garlic, lemon and red pepper is the ideal side dish for any meal! Simple and ready in 15 minutes!

Garden to Table Cooking: How I Use Summer’s Freshest Produce

If you’ve got squash, okra, herbs, or cucumbers on hand, I’ve got a few simple (and seriously good) ideas to...

Golden-brown zucch squash casserole 8 in cast iron skillet with crispy breadcrumb topping and fresh yellow squash beside it

Zucchini Squash Casserole with Crispy Topping

This Squash Casserole is comfort food, through and through. Imagine tender summer squash baked in a rich, creamy sauce, all...

pickled shrimp from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Southern Pickled Shrimp

5 Star Reader Comment Absolutely delicious and simple to make. These shrimp have been a hit at every gathering. Thank...

Southern Vinegar Slaw served on a decorative plate with pink radishes, cabbage, and serving utensils on a dark wood table

Southern Vinegar Slaw

Crisp, tangy, and refreshingly light, Vinegar Slaw is the perfect side dish for barbecues, summer cookouts, and weeknight dinners. It’s...

2 grilled chicken legs drizzled with Alabama White BBQ sauce for a picnic, lunch or a cookout.

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

Alabama White BBQ Sauce is creamy and tangy with just a bit of peppery heat. This classic sauce is terrific...

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...

Baked Ranch Chicken – Sheet Pan Recipe with golden chicken breasts and purple onion wedges on a sheet pan, garnished with black pepper and f

Baked Ranch Chicken – Sheet Pan Recipe

Dinner doesn’t get much easier—or more flavorful—than this. These Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken Thighs come out of the oven with...

Waldorf Chicken Salad With Apples And Grapes served in wooden bowl with red grapes, walnuts, celery, and apples visible from above

Waldorf Chicken Salad With Apples And Grapes

When you're craving something light but full of flavor, this Waldorf Chicken Salad is the answer. It's made with everyday...

Fresh, Flavorful Salads To Brighten Up Any Meal: cucumber and tomato salad with red onion and herbs in white bowl, Pinterest pin

Fresh, Flavorful Salads To Brighten Up Any Meal

Fresh salads have a way of making any meal feel a little more special! Bring a burst of fresh flavor...

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...

Homemade fire crackers 8 arranged on decorative plate with gold trim, topped with red pepper flakes and black seasoning, overhead view on wo

Ranch Fire Crackers: Spicy No Bake Recipe

5-Star Reader Comment My son wanted to make something for his girlfriend’s family for Christmas. This was perfect. He mastered...

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...

Party Cheese Ball with pecans on white plate surrounded by apple slices and crackers, overhead view

Party Cheese Ball

This classic Party Cheese Ball recipe makes you feel like a hostess hero with minimal effort! It perfectly balances sweet...

Baked Tennessee Onions: A Southern Classic Side Dish with caramelized onions and melted cheese in a white baking dish, garnished with green

Baked Tennessee Onions: A Southern Classic Side Dish

Tennessee Onions are one of those magical recipes that fly under the radar—until you try them. Layered sweet onions baked...

Crispy baked sweet potatoes 12 fries with sea salt and herbs served with creamy dipping sauce on parchment paper

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, made with just a few simple ingredients are a French fry lover's dream! These...

Colorful salad for a crowd 3 1 arranged on white plate with shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, yellow peppers, and purp

Best Salad For A Crowd

Whether you're hosting a party, potluck, or family gathering this delicious, colorful Salad For A Crowd is loaded with flavor...

Classic 1000 Island Dressing made with mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and onion is a great topping for salads and is also a yummy dip!

Classic Thousand Island Dressing

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this Classic Thousand Island Dressing is the best way to show off any fresh...

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)

5-Star Reader Comment This is a great recipe. The meat comes out juicy and tender. It’s easy, but tastes like...

Fried cabbage with crispy bacon pieces served in a white bowl with a spoon, topped with red pepper flakes on wooden surface

Southern Fried Cabbage And Bacon

5 Star Reader Comment Crispy bacon, tender cabbage — total comfort food. Gone in minutes! Stephanie The Dish That Takes...

Waldorf salad 8 in white bowl with Greek key pattern, showing apples, celery, walnuts, and creamy dressing with wooden spoon

Waldorf Salad (Crunchy And Fresh)

5-Star Reader Comment I grew up with this exact same salad at almost every meal! My mom makes it the...

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