Sides

Classic Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade

You know, I'm convinced that us Southerners are some pretty ingenious folks. Give us some corn meal and some hot grease and we can turn anything into a

Southern Pinto Beans

There's just something comforting about a big ol' pot of beans and huge chunk of cornbread. And fortunately a big bowl of comfort isn't that hard to

Apple Pecan Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This post is sponsored by my friends at Riveridge Produce, but the opinions expressed are all mine, just as always. Thanks so much for supporting the

My Favorite Roasted Green Beans

With all the delicious food I share here, lots of folks just assume that meals at our house are filled with culinary adventures - every night being something

Cheesiest Mac and Cheese for a Crowd

This post is sponsored by my great friends at Borden® Cheese, but the thoughts and opinions here are all my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that

Mom’s Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes

My mom makes the absolute best mashed potatoes. The BEST! And she taught me all of her tips and tricks for perfectly flavorful mashed spuds early on. As a

Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Making perfect, mile-high, tender, flaky biscuits is an art for sure. But it doesn't have to be super complicated. I've been making biscuits for something like

Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole

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Easy Cream Cheese Noodles

If you're like me, you're always searching for quick, easy, and versatile sides to go with supper. Most often, we plan meals around the entree and don't give

Easy Corn Maque Choux

Maque Choux. Weird words, right? My research tells me they're French Creole pronounced like "mock shoe." It's a corn-based side dish that is super

Classic Macaroni and Tomatoes

Simple Macaroni and Tomatoes is a classic dish many folks remember from their childhoods. And while there are tons of variations, the basic recipe pretty

Pineapple Slaw

A few weeks back, my friends at Spectrum Resorts invited me and the fam-jam down to Orange Beach for a few days of rest and relaxation. They set

Southern Fried Corn

Originally published May 24, 2011 - Updated Jul 23, 2019. Note: Every now and then, I like to jump back to old posts and update the photos a bit.

Southern Fried Cabbage

Fried Cabbage is one of those things that we've been making for years, but also one of those things that I never thought to put on the blog! I just love

Old School Squash and Onions

Depending on just how industrious we feel in the spring, our little garden behind the house can vary for 3 or 4 different varieties of fruits and vegetables to

Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad

Summer is here! That means the heat is back and so is the search for those quick and easy sides to go with your summer grilling menu! We love fresh sides

Aunt Mary’s Pepper Sauce Coleslaw

You know, I just never know when and where inspiration for my next recipe is going to strike. Often times, as with this one, they come from family or friends.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Creole Cornbread Dressing

In the South, it's just not Thanksgiving without cornbread dressing on the table. And while many would say it ranks right up there with the turkey in

Pineapple Cheese Casserole

If you ask my wife, no family gathering is complete without the Pineapple Cheese Casserole. It's her absolute favorite. My mom has been making

Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

here Anytime I create something, I'm constantly thinking about ways to change it, tweak it, make it better. I think it's just the nature of a creative

Bacon and Pea Summer Salad

This post is sponsored by my friends at Libby’s. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my own. Nothing says summer like an outdoor

Tomato Cracker Salad

If there was ever a dish that defined summer, this Tomato Cracker Salad would be it for me. I told my friends over at Southern Living a little bit about

Roasted Broccoli

Y'all. I did it. I actually did it. I got my kid to eat broccoli. And it only took 9 years. And he loved it. My trick? Roasting it. Now I've

Garlic Soy Cucumber Salad

Contrary to popular belief, my diet is not made up solely of fried chicken and banana pudding (but wouldn't that be great!?!?). Nope. Actually, I love about

Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad. Call it strange. Call it familiar. Just call it delicious. It's a GREAT summer salad that's actually pretty perfect any time of the year.

Unbundled Green Beans

My general philosophy with food is that it should be simple, affordable, and easy to prepare. Sure, there's something cathartic bout spending an afternoon

Classic Southern Deviled Eggs

I just love deviled eggs, but for whatever reason, I don't make them very often. But when Easter rolls around, it's always the perfect way to use up those

Southern Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas

Black-Eyed Peas on New Year's Day: Down here, we've got some superstitious folks. And with the arrival of the new year, many of those superstitions are

Southern Collard Greens

southern collard greens with ham...mmm! This is a post I wrote more than 6 years ago. I've updated the photos and tweaked the recipe just a smidge. Hope

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

This post is sponsored by my great friends at Borden® Cheese, but the thoughts and opinions here are all my own - just as always. Hash Brown Casserole