Classic Southern

Canned corn may feel like it’s less than fancy but you can make any store bought version feel full of slow-cooked home grown flavor with just two simple ingredients. Fresh …

Skip the skillet flipping of your next reuben sandwich and bake a bunch quickly and easily in the oven. Gooey and delicious, this fast classic will be a winner and …

Amish white bread is a slightly rich, soft, yet sturdy yeast bread that’s perfect for beginners. I know bread recipes feel completely overwhelming, but this version (with video tutorial) has …

Banana pudding ice cream is everything you love about the dessert in true special occasion form. Made totally from scratch with a custard-based ice cream, real bananas, and yes, a …

Every pinto beans recipe seems to be different and doctored with tons of spices. Let’s take this classic back to its southern roots with just a hunk of country ham, …

This red potato salad is a far cry from the traditional yellow mustard and boiled egg version and it’s sure to be a great addition to your side dish options. Bright …

Parmesan crusted pork chops with herbs bring new life to a dinner classic. Give the boring fried salt and pepper version a dress up! It’s a dinner everyone loves, and …

Golden, flaky, and full of buttery flavor–take your baked goods to perfection with an all butter pie crust that’s versatile and freezes great. For years I made a basic pie …

An apple crumble pie uses a buttery topping to cover a pan of bubbling, cinnamon apples, sugar and a crispy pie crust. What’s tastier than that? This pie has won …

Freeze fresh peaches and enjoy them long after the summer has passed. Use them to make jam, cobblers, or just for snacking on when the winter months make you miss …

BBQ pulled pork doesn’t have to be complicated or need a fancy smoker when all you want to do is get a great dinner on the table. This version gives …

Learn how to fry cabbage that’s tender and perfectly seasoned. Add your favorite additions (like onion and a pinch of sugar) if you like it that way and whip up …

Learn how to make self rising cornmeal (also called cornmeal mix) for the best homemade cornbread you’ve ever eaten even if you can’t buy it in a store where you …

Self rising flour is a blend of leavening agents, all purpose flour and salt and is easy to make yourself–no need to keep both kinds of flour at home! Learn …

Learn how to make butter at home that is creamy, smooth and perfectly salted (if you like that sort of thing). Take back the quality of the food you eat …

Crispy and golden, homemade hash browns are the best of shredded potatoes fried in your favorite nourishing fat, salted just right and served up piping hot for breakfast or (my …

Break out the prize for this blue ribbon angel food cake. It’s an amazing shift from the plastic carton store bought version that’s always seemed easier–you’ve always been sure angel …

Real deal southern buttermilk fried chicken is marinated for tenderness and flavor, dredged in the simplest of ingredients and fried golden brown and perfectly crispy. Master it for yourself! Is …

Cajun chicken tenders bring a little spice to a family favorite dinner that nothing from a box can ever rival. Learn all the tips and tricks to fry like a …

Shrimp and grits often take multiple pans and a lot of fussing to get just right. But that rich flavor, cheesy grits and tender shrimp are just as easy to …

Is learning to cut a whole chicken like climbing Mount Everest? I bet you think so but with fewer and fewer grocery stores carrying pre-cut whole chicken, this is a …

Fried okra is a southern specialty and something you either love, or hate. Crispy fried with a bit of cornmeal and flour and just the right amount of seasoning, this …

Fry up some country ham that’s crispy, salty and perfect with a dip in red eye gravy. Truly southern at its roots, it happens to be keto and paleo friendly …

Need a simple dinner side dish? Buttered noodles are the answer. Top them with cheese, garlic, fresh herbs or just indulge in the simplicity of a little butter and salt. …