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Thanksgiving Recipes – Southern Favorites & Easy Ideas

Mom's Baked Cheesy Rice served on a white plate with a fork, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions

Mom’s Baked Cheesy Rice

There’s nothing like a classic dish that brings comfort to the table, and Mom's Baked Cheesy Rice is exactly that....
Brussels Sprouts Slaw in a bowl to serve as a side dish any time of the year.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with honey-crisp apples, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and tart pomegranate seeds is beautiful and out-of-this-world delicious!...
Cornbread pudding with cheese served with a spoon for the holidays.

Classic Cornbread Pudding With Cheese

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of tender, buttery cornbread and creamy, custardy goodness, this Southern Cornbread Pudding is...
pecan pound cake from Ultimate Easter Brunch Recipe Collection

Southern Pecan Pound Cake

Made with 7 simple ingredients, this Southern Pecan Pound Cake is a family favorite that I know will become one...
redpepper bacon dip from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip With Bacon

Warm, creamy, savory, and sweet, this Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip With Bacon is the dish everyone will be dipping into!...
Spoon holding Apple Pie Spice Mix over glass jar with apples and cabbage in background on wooden surface

Apple Pie Spice Mix

This simple homemade Apple Pie Spice Mix recipe provides the perfect blend of spices for your homemade apple recipes. It's...
Pinterest pin for 5 amazing easter ham recipes for brunch, dinner, and leftovers

Best Creamed Spinach Recipe: Fresh and Easy

This recipe for the Best Creamed Spinach is the perfect homemade side dish when you need something quick, comforting, and...
Candied Southern yams topped with marshmallows in a baking dish

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

5 Star Reader Comment My sister-in-law always makes the sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and they are delicious. We went to...
Turkey chili 12 in white bowl topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and cilantro with spoon

Hearty Turkey Chili

This amazingly flavorful Hearty Turkey Chili is loaded with tender ground turkey and beans in a rich tomato sauce with...
Pumpkin spice powder in glass jar with cinnamon sticks and measuring spoons on dark surface with autumn kitchen towel

DIY Pumpkin Spice Blend

Step aside store-bought spice blends and make your own Pumpkin Spice Blend with this DIY recipe! Customize this mix with just the...
Slice of lemon pound cake being taken out with a nice drizzle of lemon icing on top of it.

Best Lemon Pound Cake

5 Star Reader Comment We’ve made this several times and shared the recipe as well. This is definitely the best...
Crinkle cookies sitting on a table near a wire rack.

Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These infamous Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are crispy on the outside with a deliciously soft and gooey center and a...
Glass punch bowl of punch with lemons, limes and fruit ice molds.

Easy Fruit Party Punch

Easy Fruit Party Punch is a refreshing drink with perfect harmony between fresh fruit, cool sherbert, and sparkling ginger ale!...
Whole roasted turkey on a white platter with fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary sprigs and lemon slices.

Simple Delicious Oven Roasted Turkey

Putting a Delicious Oven Roasted Turkey on the table for the holidays has never been easier with this simple recipe....
White bowl with ham and white bean soup with a black spoon, topped with sour cream and hot sauce.

Slow Cooker Ham & White Bean Soup

Tender, white beans, ham, and veggies, cooked in a rich broth with herbs make a soup that's hearty and satisfying....
Square slice of ham and potato hashbrown casserole on a black spatula but from a white casserole dish.

Ham And Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

This Ham And Cheese Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch. It's a...
Crusty baguette sandwich filled with sliced ham, creamy spread, and dark red jam on wooden board with wine glass

Ham Jam Sandwich

This outrageously delicious combination of ham, jam, and a smear of cheesy spread makes an irresistible sandwich! A Ham Jam...
Spoon drizzling creamy turkey gravy over sliced roasted turkey with lemon and parsley garnish, How To Make Turkey Gravy

How To Make Turkey Gravy

Impress everyone at the Thanksgiving table with delicious, homemade gravy that takes just minutes to make! Learn How To Make...
Beautifully baked corn muffins made with creamed corn and served with butter.

Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins

5-Star Reader Comment "This is a favorite “go to” recipe. The creamed corm makes all the difference other cornbread can...
Ham Salad in a bowl with a spoon and pickles and crackers

Southern Ham Salad

Classic Southern Ham Salad is so delicious and easy to make! It's perfect for sandwiches, on crackers, and makes a...
Soft, chewy with a magical sugary cinnamon topping these Snickerdoodle Cookies are the absolute best! This time-honored recipe is easy to make, too.

The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, chewy with a magical sugary cinnamon topping these Snickerdoodle Cookies are the absolute best! This time-honored recipe is easy...
Two Moscow Mule copper mugs filled with spiced pear drink.

Spiced Pear Moscow Mule

Usher in Autumn with a Spiced Pear Moscow Mule! This seasonal twist to the classic cocktail is refreshing and easy...
Cheddar & Chive Ball is an easy to make appetizer that's perfect for any gathering. It freezes beautifully so that you've throw a party at the drop of a hat!

Cheddar & Chive Cheese Ball

It's just not a party without a cheese ball, right? Whether you're having a small gathering or a large get-together,...
Ham and Cheese Egg Cups made in a muffin tin are a low carb breakfast that downright delicious. They are super easy to make with three ingredients are are ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes.

Ham & Cheese Egg Cups

A great breakfast IS possible with these Ham and Cheese Egg Cups. They are a protein-packed, low carb way to...
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    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 Meatball Recipe

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    Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

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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.

    Sausage Gravy Recipe (Thick and Creamy)

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  • 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)

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    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatball Recipe

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

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