How to make canned corn taste better
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 …
Howdy y'all! Welcome to recipes from the south, written by a souther woman and made to order the way we love to eat this unique and flavorful food.
Start out by learning about our favorite tool: the cast iron skillet and learn how to care for yours so it will last forever.
Then dig in to recipes that will make you feel like putting on your hoop skirt and saying "howdy y'all!" way too much. Explore fried country ham, red eye gravy, fried okra, classic buttermilk biscuits, sweet potato pie and fried catfish for true down-home flavor.
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. …