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.

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

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...

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 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...

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...

Pineapple poke cake slice topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes on a white plate with a fork

Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake

5 Star Reader Comment This cake was unbelievably delicious! Everyone loved it and it was not hard to make at...

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

Southern Potato Salad

5 Star Reader Comment I always made it with chopped dill pickles — that's how my mama made it and...

Spoon lifting golden pineapple casserole with crushed cracker topping from glass baking dish

Easy Southern Pineapple Casserole

The Casserole Nobody Sees Coming I know pineapple casserole can raise an eyebrow if you’ve never had it before. Pineapple,...

Roasted asparagus topped with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon on a white plated.

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus

A 15-Minute Side Dish Stunner Sometimes, simple is best. That’s definitely how I feel about asparagus. I think those beautiful...

Banana pudding in a large bowl. Layered perfectly with bananas cream whipped topping and vanilla wafers.

Southern Banana Pudding Trifle

Reader Comment "So good and easy. Perfect to make ahead and serves a lot of people!" Petra The Dessert That...

Jar of homemade blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing poured over fresh spinach, sliced almonds and feta cheese for a delicious, refreshing salad.

Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette (No‑Fail Homemade Dressing)

Featured 5-Star Comment Delicious! I pretty much make this weekly at this point. I do reduce the honey a bit...

Crispy bacon-topped green beans on white plate with fork, cp maple greenbeans 14 side dish recipe

Crock Pot Maple Bacon Green Beans

5 Star Reader Comment This is a really good recipe for green beans. My grandsons and granddaughter ask for these...

Overhead view of no-bake bird's nest cookies arranged on a serving plate for Easter dessert.

Easy No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies

Featured Reader Comment These sweet little cookies are delicious! And, my kids and I had the best time making them....

Neiman Marcus cake with a rich chocolate frosting, sliced to show the moist layered interior.

Neiman Marcus Cake: The Rich Southern Cake That Feels a Little Fancy

What folks tell me most often about this cake is: “I can’t believe it starts with a mix.” Home cooks are...

Creamy Southern baked cheese grits in a casserole dish with a golden cheesy top, a classic brunch side.

Cheese Grits Casserole

5 Star Reader Comment Even my relatives from up North absolutely LOVED this!!! Seconds for all. Will be served many...

Sliced strawberry bread with fresh strawberries on a cutting board

Fresh Strawberry Quick Bread

Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delectably moist and simple quick bread that’s incredibly easy to make and stunningly delicious! Fresh,...

Bourbon Meatballs in a black pot with a wooden spoon

Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs

5 Star Featured Comment The sauce is super good. If it weren’t for all those meatballs, I could happily have...

Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.

Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip

5 Star Featured Comment This dip is like a jalapeno popper taken to a whole new level! Everyone at my...

Pimento Cheese and Sausage Dip 5 in black cast iron skillet with tortilla chips and celery sticks on the side, garnished with fresh parsley

Pimento Cheese Sausage Dip

Featured 5 Star Comment This is so good ! Been making for a couple years now . All our friends...

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