Southern-style cast iron skillet cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that is perfect for any occasion, especially the busy holiday season. This recipe uses simple ingredients and a cast-iron skillet to create a cornbread that is moist and flavorful and has a crispy crust. Why Use a Cast Iron Skillet? Southerners are renowned…
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Perfect Southern Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert that is loved by people all over the world. It is made with a flaky pie crust and a sweet, gooey pecan filling. The perfect Southern pecan pie is rich and nutty, with a hint of sweetness and spice. It is the perfect way to end a meal…
Easy Homemade Southern Stovetop Caramelized Pecans
Caramelized pecans are a Southern staple, and for good reason. They’re a sweet treat with crunchy pecans and caramelized brown sugar that can be enjoyed on their own or used in various recipes. In addition, they make great gifts for family and friends during the holiday season. This easy recipe makes it simple to whip…
Classic Southern Cheese Straws
Southern Cheese Straws are a timeless and highly addictive classic. Crispy and buttery, Southern Cheese Straws are amazing when paired with dry sherry or just by themselves. It’s impossible to eat just one! These homemade cheese straws make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. In addition, these delicious cheese straws are a southern cocktail party staple…
Southern Pecan Pie Mini Muffins (Quick and Easy)
If you’re a fan of pecan pie, you’ll fall in love with these irresistible Southern Pecan Pie Mini-Muffins. With a crispy and crunchy exterior, these mini-muffins are filled with a rich, gooey, and moist center that tastes just like a classic pecan pie. Made with the South’s favorite nut, these mini-muffins are an addictive treat…
Creepy Southern Cornbread Skulls
Creepy Southern Cornbread Skulls are the perfect complement to your Halloween festivities. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, these cornbread skulls are sure to WOW young and old. Southern Versus Northern Cornbread Both southern and northern cornbread are made with cornmeal. Other than that, the two types of cornbread tend to be different…
Southern Watermelon Granita
Southern Watermelon Granita is the perfect cool-down treat for these hot summer days. Boasting only three ingredients, the granita is as refreshing as it is show-stopping gorgeous! The granita produces the perfect marriage between the sweet and juicy watermelon, and the tart lime. What is Watermelon Granita? Granita, pronounced “gruh·nee·tuh” originally hails from Sicily. It is…
Classic Southern Seven-Layer Salad (Spectacular Side Dish)
Classic Southern Seven-Layer Salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for your next dinner party or holiday gathering. This spectacular salad made in a trifle dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Place it in the middle of the table, and be prepared for rave reviews! Ingredients – Here’s What I Used I used the…
Southern Fried Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard
Southern Fried Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of fresh vegetables, crispy fried chicken strips, hard cooked eggs and shredded cheese topped with yummy honey mustard dressing. It’s the ultimate in southern comfort that will have you coming back for more. Of all the salads out there, this salad is my absolute favorite. Often it…
One Pot Southern Hoppin’ John
One Pot Southern Hoppin’ John is a traditional dish served in the South on New Year’s Day. This easy one-pot wonder consists of a black-eyed pea mixture served over rice. This easy recipe is often accompanied by cornbread and collard greens. Legend has it that the black-eyed peas are symbolic of pennies or coins Cornbread,…
Cheesy Southern Style Scalloped Potato Casserole
Southern Style Scalloped Potatoes, like my mother used to make, are full of cheesy goodness in every bite. This easy cheesy potato casserole is a simple side dish that is perfect for the holidays or any occasion for that matter. What’s even better is that these cheesy potatoes make awesome leftovers. I basically make them…
Southern Cheese Spritz Crackers
Southern Cheese Spritz Crackers are amazing little morsels full of cheesy, buttery crunch. These tasty treats are totally addictive and super easy to make. They’re similar to Southern Cheese Straws but made with a food processor and a cookie press. One bite, and you’ll be totally hooked. Here’s What You’ll Need The stars of the…