Southern Classics

From cornbread and casseroles to Sunday-supper favorites, this collection is all about classic Southern recipes with a modern twist. I share the methods, tips, and little secrets I’ve learned over years of cooking for family and friends.

Southern Corn Salad

The Trick That Changed How I Make Corn Salad Fresh, crisp salads have always been my thing, and once Southern...

Wide shot of a low country boil spread on newspaper with shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and dipping sauces.

Low Country Boil Recipe (Classic Southern Shrimp Boil)

5 Star Reader Comment Made this for a family reunion and it was a massive hit. Everyone gathered around the...

Fried okra in a black skillet with a serving spoon, close-up view.

Crispy Fried Okra: A Southern Staple

5 Star Reader Comment Love fried okra! My family cleaned the okra plate in 5 minutes! Sharon This Is the...

Tomato Relish in a jar with a wooden spoon for serving.

Fresh Tomato Relish

5-Star Reader Comment I love this on avocado toast. This is as bougie as it gets! And I do love...

Southern fried potatoes and onions in a cast iron skillet with parsley and a wooden spoon

Southern Fried Potatoes

Some Recipes Do Not Need Improving. This Is One of Them. There are recipes you learn from a cookbook and...

Loaf of delicious baked zucchini cheese bread, sliced on a cutting board served for dinner.

Zucchini Cheese Quick Bread

5-Star Reader Comment "This is such a fantastic recipe. It came out perfect. I would not change or adjust anything...

Plate of crispy fried catfish fillets with fries, hush puppies, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce

Easy Cornmeal Fish Fry Mix

5-Star Reader Comment I tried this recipe on largemouth bass and it was delicious. Prentiss Why I Never Reach for...

Creamy and full of flavor, Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a side dish classic that perfect for any family gathering, cookout, or potluck. Made with elbow macaroni, boiled eggs, celery, bacon and topped with green onions all in a delicious mayonnaise based dressing topped with a sprinkle of paprika served in a white bowl.

Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

5 Star Featured Comment I made this for a cookout and it was the first bowl to empty. Everyone thought...

Plate of golden fried squash with crispy edges and black pepper seasoning, served with creamy tan dipping sauce on white dish

Southern Fried Squash

5 Star Reader Comment I almost ate the whole pan! And I love serving the squash with the spicy dip....

Green bean salad with tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and herbs in a glass serving bowl

Fresh Green Bean Salad

5-Star Featured Comment I made this for a family dinner, was looking for something different than tossed salad. This is...

Fried catfish fillets on a plate with lemon wedges.

Southern Fried Catfish

5-Star Rated Comment I Love this Recipe, can’t get better! I personally Like a lemon a lemon side of mine...

Overhead view of tomato pie topped with cheese and basil.

Southern Tomato Pie with Cheese and Pesto

5-Star Reader Comment This has become my go-to this time of year. I only make it for a crowd because...

Slice of lemon icebox pie with whipped topping and lemon zest

Classic Lemon Icebox Pie

5-Star Reader Comment I made this for a Fourth of July cookout and it was gone in minutes. Every single...

Homemade refrigerator pickles 7 with sliced cucumbers and onions in a glass jar with brine and black pepper

Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles

5 Star Reader Comment I have made these three times already this summer and they are absolutely perfect. My grandmother...

Pimento cheese sausage quiche with a slice served from a golden baked pie crust.

Pimento Cheese Sausage Quiche

The Quiche That Belongs on Every Southern Brunch Table This is the kind of dish that makes people stop mid-bite...

Overhead view of creamy macaroni salad 9 in a glass bowl with wooden spoon, topped with fresh parsley, celery, and diced ham

Mom’s Macaroni Salad

Featured Reader Comment OMG, this was delicious! My husband is super picky about his macaroni salad (he only likes the...

Sliced roasted pork tenderloin on a platter with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Cast Iron Skillet Method)

Featured Comment I tried this last night for dinner and it was INCREDIBLE! The buttery lemony flavor with the Dan'O's...

Green bean and potato salad on an oval platter with a bundle of fresh green beans.

Green Bean and Potato Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette (No Mayo)

The Potato Salad That Changed Everything I grew up on mayo potato salad. Creamy, classic, and completely at home on...

Southern Cornbread Salad layered in a glass bowl with cornbread crumbles, beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and creamy dressing topped

Southern Cornbread Salad

The Salad That Steals the Show Every Single Time I have never once brought this salad to a gathering and...

roasted shrimp hero from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Bisquick Sausage Balls

5-Star Reader Comment Best Sausage Balls we have ever had! You don't get any better than this, especially in the...

Elegant outdoor table setting with a floral placemat, patterned plate, gold flatware, and candlelight.

Easy Comfort: Recipes Made for Relaxed Summer Nights

Some nights just beg for something easy - not just quick or convenient, but comforting, simple, and maybe even a...

Golden sour cream cornbread in glass baking dish with one square piece lifted on spatula, showing moist crumb texture

Sour Cream Cornbread

5 Star Featured Comment This is my new go to for cornbread! I made these for my family and they...

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake in a metal baking pan topped with whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries, sliced and ready to serve

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

The Dessert That Stopped Everyone in Their Tracks Every year, I look for a dessert that feels truly special —...

Pulled Pork piled on a round bun on a wooden cutting board served with sliced pickles and coleslaw.

6-Ingredient Crock Pot Pulled Pork

5-Star Reader Comment "I made this for a potluck and everyone raved about it! I actually made a double batch...

Potato salad scooped out of a bowl with a wooden spoon.

Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad

5 Star Reader Comment I always made it with chopped dill pickles. When I finally tried this with the sweet...

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