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 is one classic side dish you can dig in to and say "I declare!"Frying isn't always known for its health benefits but I'm here to prove you can have your fried okra and eat it too. With options for gluten free folks and the ...
Classic Southern
How to fry country ham
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 plus it's gluten free. Get all the easy steps to bring this simple supper or breakfast to life in under 10 minutes.What is country ham?Country ham is preserved by curing with a blend of salt, spices and (sometimes) sugar to make ...
Simple Buttered Noodles
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. They go with just about everything!Side dishes feel like a pain sometimes, don't they? There often isn't time to make a single main dish, let alone all of the accompaniments to go along with it. I understand that. ...
Healthy zucchini bread + gluten free option
This healthy zucchini bread is a foolproof mix of nuts, cinnamon and zucchini in a tender loaf--spread it with a little butter and dig in! You can also make this gluten free with a simple 1:1 gluten free flour swap. I'll show you how! ...
Classic All-Butter Buttermilk Biscuits
Every good cook needs to know how to make buttermilk biscuits. A truly southern classic, get your steps from an actual southern woman and make your best batch yet!I made my first batch of biscuits before I left elementary school. I'm sure they were terrible, but thankfully 30+ years of practice has helped that a bit. Here's what you need to know to make those tender inside, a little crispy ...
Classic Red Eye Gravy
Red eye gravy is as southern as hunting for fireflies after dark or using "bless your heart" as an insult. A blend of coffee, a touch of water and the drippings from fried country ham, this may be an acquired taste for most people--but for those of us who say "y'all" it's real deal comfort food.What is red eye gravy?Red eye gravy is a blend of black coffee, water and the drippings ...
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Tenders
Good golly y'all. Nashville hot fried chicken tenders are called that for a reason. They are hotter than the sun-soaked leather seat of my car on my thighs in summer but oh, how you'll love it.Nashville hot chicken is a bit of a cult following. Restaurants made famous for their own secret versions are dotted across Tennessee and the South and people line up for helpings of these ...
Southern Potato Salad with Mustard and Egg
Southern potato salad with mustard and egg should be a bright balance of sweet and tangy relish, crunchy celery and soft potatoes that are perfectly seasoned and ready to eat by the serving spoon full. Here's how to make it taste so good you'll say "Well I'll be!"Have you ever had bad potato salad? I bet you have. It's about as awful as bland, boring deviled eggs. (Since they have ...
Strawberry Pretzel Salad (without Jell-o)
Strawberry pretzel salad is a classic potluck dish complete with a salty-crunchy pretzel crust, cream cheese and (usually) red jell-o to hold it all together. But this version pulls out all the junk colors and additives and makes a more natural scratch version you can serve with confidence and tastes every bit as good as the original.There's something to be said for making the decision ...
Favorite Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and gravy made the way grandmas in aprons did it years ago--in cast iron and all by hand. Learn the secrets to tender buttermilk biscuits and rich, flavorful sausage gravy you'll want to devour in mouthfuls.Call me partial, but I think the best biscuits and gravy--complete with sausage crumbled in and cooked to perfection--comes from the south. And if you want it really good, ...