This Is Why Hush Puppies Are Called ‘Hush Puppies’
Why are hush puppies called "hush puppies"? Let's speculate about the origins of this deep-fried deliciousness.
Red Eye Gravy
This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and...
Buttery Cornbread
A friend gave me this cornbread recipe several years ago, and I think it's the best recipe I've tried. I...
Copycat Fried Chicken Sandwich
After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own fried chicken sandwich....
Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket
With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...
27 Southern Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Enjoy the comforts of down-home cooking this holiday season! Find all the southern Christmas dinner menu ideas you need—from chess...
Banana Pudding Cake
I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...
Southern Peach Toasts
These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...
Southern-Style Meat Loaf
When my husband and I moved to the South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! Its addition lends flair...
Scallion and Cheddar Cathead Biscuits
Southerners are known for giving their recipes colorful names. This one got its name because each extra-large drop biscuit is...
Turnip Greens Salad
My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to...
Biscuits with Southern Cheese Spread
To balance out the menu, every tea party needs a few savory options, like these biscuits with cheese spread. They're...
Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole
I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...
Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches
Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite. It makes this grilled pimiento cheese sandwich shine, especially when sweet...
Easy Pimiento Cheese
Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh...
Corn Pone
My husband's grandmother gave me this corn pone recipe years ago. She always made it with bacon drippings—which is heavenly—but...
Benne Seed Wafers
Crisp, chewy, nutty and caramelized benne wafers (aka sesame seed cookies) are perfect for your holiday or Kwanzaa celebrations. For...
Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice
Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...
Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...
East Carolina BBQ Sauce
On a recent trip to the East Coast, I discovered this bold, spicy Carolina BBQ sauce. I'm not a huge...
Nashville BBQ Sauce
This Nashville BBQ sauce is vinegar-forward with smoky undertones. Use it on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. —Taste of...
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the...
Sauteed Asparagus with Mushrooms
Look no further for a quick and easy sauteed asparagus recipe. This dish gets a little extra kick from Greek...
Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles
Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...
Pressure-Cooker Country Captain Chicken
Whether it was brought by a British sailor or not, the recipe for Country Captain Chicken has been around Georgia...
Bourbon Meatballs
Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are...
Air-Fryer Southern-Style Chicken
I call this America’s best-loved air-fryer chicken recipe. The secret is in the herby, golden brown breading that makes the...
How to Make a Pimento Cheese Sandwich Like Dolly Parton Does
When Dolly Parton celebrates the holidays, she always includes her pimento cheese sandwich recipe. Here's how she makes this easy,...
Carolina-Style Pork Barbecue
I am originally from North Carolina and this recipe is a favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina ’cue is...
Buttermilk Pound Cake
Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I...
Classic Pound Cake
We've always included pound cake on our family menus, and through the years, I've tried many recipes, I can honestly...
