My grandmother grew up poor. But just as my buddy Christy Jordan would say, she was rich in every way that mattered. And my Nana's story to me about
Sweet and Sour Carrots
Sometimes, after a holiday like Thanksgiving, you just want something easy. We'll here it is. This super quick and super easy side dish is the perfect
Green Bean Casserole and Why Every Day Should be Thanksgiving
Every year around this time folks take to Facebook to announce all the things they are thankful for. And while I'll stop short of criticizing folks for it, I
Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole and Celebrating the Small Stuff
There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. ~Robert Brault The other day I posted this quote on the Southern Bite Facebook
Guest Post: Slow Cooker Veggie Chili
Fall has finally arrived, which means a few things. First of all, it’s now completely acceptable to stay on the couch all day on Sundays now that football is
Stuffed Pepper Casserole and Confessions of a Cheapskate
I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a cheapskate. Not because I like to be, but because it's just something inside of me - in my DNA or something. When I set out to
Easy Grilled Shrimp and How to Peel and Devein Shrimp [Video and Recipe Included]
When the great folks over at the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board asked me to create a recipe using delicious Louisiana Gulf shrimp a few months
Salted Caramel Corn
I'm not sure what it is about Fall and caramel corn, but they certainly go hand-in-hand in my book. Maybe it's all the Fall festival and fairs that serve it.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
Well, I've had another one of those "my-child-is-growing-up-how-am-I-ever-going-to-be-able-to-handle-this" moments. Y'all bear with me while I whine a little.
Chewy Pecan Pie Bars
The Sweet Olive bush outside my carport smelled a little sweeter this morning and I held on to that goodbye kiss from my little boy a bit longer. I enjoyed
Slow Cooker Chili
There's a nip in the morning air, the leaves are just beginning to change, and pumpkins are starting to show up in road-side stands. Yep... Fall is here!
Guest Post: Spiced Pecans from Jackie at Syrup and Biscuits
My name is Jackie Garvin and you can find me over at Syrup and Biscuits. Stacey and I are a kindred spirit. We are Southern to the bone, love our family, love
Banana Nut Bread
Anytime I see or smell bananas, I'm instantly taken back to my 4th grade class. Every day, right before lunch, my teacher would go to the closet and retrieve
Easy Stuffed Peppers
Things... they are a changin'. That's right! As we're quickly approaching 10,000 Facebook fans, we're working hard behind the scenes to bring you a brand new,
Easy Glazed Doughnuts and Cream-Filled Doughnut Holes
Dieters and Diabetics, look away. This post is not for you. You'll thank me later. For everyone else, man do I have a treat for you! These are one
Squash Casserole
The truth is, this is probably one of the most involved recipes you'll find on Southern Bite. I've always tried to provide you with food that is easy to
Red Velvet Brownies
These red velvet brownies are just about as good as they are easy. And for an over-the-top treat, just add some cream cheese icing to the
Easy Southern Ratatouille (a.k.a. – Stewed Squash and Tomatoes)
This is my simplified Southern version of something I love to order in fancy restaurants, but just don't feel like tackling at home. The great thing about this
Crusty Cream Cheese Pound Cake and a Tribute to Ms. Hughes
Whenever I think of pound cake, I think of a sweet lady named Linda Hughes. Well, actually her name is now Linda Studdard, but more on that in a minute. Few
Cornbread Salad
If you need a fun and impressive dish to take to the next family gathering or potluck that's also super easy, this Cornbread Salad is it! It's a layered salad
Pineapple Walnut Salad
A true Southern favorite, this cool little "salad" is great for the HOT Southern summer. If you've ever had the Pineapple Walnut Salad at a Lambert's Cafe (you
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie
This post was originally published on June 6, 2012 and was updated on January 21, 2021. Each summer, we take a trip down to the beautiful white sands of
Easy Shrimp Creole
After the tragedy of the oil spill in the gulf, you guys know how I came out in support of the fishermen there and returning to the coast to support the local
Fresh Fruit Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing
Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best ones. This is no exception. This simple fruit salad can be made with 10 to 12 cups of any of your favorite