I'm not sure what it is about a big ol' pot of Chicken and Dumplings, but sometimes there's just nothing that fills your stomach and warms your soul quite like
One-Pot Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
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Ultimate Classic Meatloaf
We're pretty big fans of meatloaf at our house. In fact, I think I've got something like 5 recipes for meatloaf on the site now with this version. This
Collard Green Soup with Ham and Beans
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Southern Fried Potatoes
I will always stand by the idea that the most simple, basic dishes, when done well, are my favorites. Take these Southern Fried Potatoes for example. They only
Sweet Cornbread Muffins
This recipe was originally posted on January 2, 2013 and updated on January 14, 2021. I'm about to get folks riled up. Like "we're gonna revoke your
Easy General Tso’s Chicken
Chances are even if you've never had General Tso's Chicken, you've certainly seen it on your local Chinese takeout menu. I mean, I can't say that I've ever seen
Hummingbird Sheet Cake
This recipe and story were originally posted on September 14, 2012 and updated January 7, 2021. My Dad has never been an emotional person. He's the
Southern Hoppin’ John
This post is sponsored by my friends at the National Pork Board, but the opinions expressed here are all my own- just as always. Thanks for supporting the
Best Chewy Sugar Cookies
I'm a diehard sugar cookie fan. There's just something I love about a perfectly-executed, chewy, simple, sugar cookie. And if those sugar cookies just happen to
Perfect Red Velvet Cake
My mom and I have been using the same Red Velvet Cake recipe for as long as I can remember. It's the one she used when I was a kid and the one I've always made.
Easy Pizza Sloppy Joe Sliders
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Easy Creole Turkey Pot Pie
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The Best Southern Pecan Pie
This post was originally published on November 4, 2009 and was updated on November 12, 2020. There's just something about Pecan Pie. It has to be one
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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Goulash Soup
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mushrooms
This post was originally posted on November 19, 2013 and updated on October 27, 2020. I LOVE Brussels Sprouts. Just love them. But lots of folks
Southern Fried Apples
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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
This post was originally posted on November 13, 2013 and updated on October 20, 2020. Sweet Potatoes are an absolute must on our Thanksgiving menu. And
Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Sometimes the old school recipes with simple classic flavors are the best. And that's exactly what this Sweet Potato Pie is... simple, classic,
OGB – One Giant Biscuit
Biscuits. They're just a part of the culinary fabric of the South. I don't remember many meals at my grandparents' house that didn't include biscuits. For some
Elmer’s Cornbread
Elmer Wheeles was a farmer, a father to 9 younguns (that's how we say young ones down here), a Baptist preacher, and could make a mean skillet of cornbread. He
Southern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)
Butter beans, lima beans, dried lima beans, large limas, pocketbook beans, mule ears, the list goes on and on. These delicious dried beans go by a host of
Sweet Potato Cake with Marshmallow Buttercream
Years back, I attended a baking retreat hosted by Martha White with my buddy Brandie from The Country Cook. While there, we were tasked with creating a new