Classic Southern

Homemade au gratin potatoes are baked up warm and hearty in a rich sharp cheddar cheese sauce and brightened with fresh thyme. It’s a true treat you can make ahead …

Every cook needs a basic lasagna with meat sauce under their belt. My version is simple and safe to adjust with whatever you want to put in yours. It tastes …

An iconic southern broccoli casserole is something every good cook should have up their sleeve. Here’s my version without any of the nutty stuff–no rice,  no onions, no eggs, no …

It never fails–there’s always a wedding shower, a baby shower a fancy-schmancy birthday party to prep for, or just a day when you need an appetizer and get stuck coming …

Nothin’ says southern like a blackberry pie in your oven. There’s no need to worry either–you can use a refrigerated crust and frozen berries if you don’t have fresh ones …

Baked macaroni and cheese doesn’t have to be complicated with layers of ingredients to be the soul-warming food you crave. This homemade baked macaroni and cheese is my most favorite …

Can old fashioned chicken and dumplings really carry that name when I put carrots and celery in them? Heretic, slanderous, or traitor may all be better words used by my southern …

Are you a chili orphan? Someone left to wander the world without their own version of this hearty classic? If so, well welcome home. You just found your place in …

Hearty food that warms you from your toes up? This cozy chicken and biscuit casserole is just the way to get that done. One pan and frozen biscuits make this …

The best grilled cheese you’ve ever had runs head-long into your tomato soup and BOOM. You get baked mac and cheese with tomatoes. One of the best comfort foods (and …

Truly crispy fried chicken tenders are a dinnertime staple you’re whole family will love. Get all my tips for making that crispy crust you crave, seasoning like a pro (and …

Imagine nachos and mac and cheese meeting over perfectly cooked pasta. Just the right amount of heat and all the creaminess you can handle–this spicy baked mac and cheese is …

Is it cooler weather, warm food time yet? It’s still warm here, but I can feel it coming and toast slathered in warm cinnamon-rich apple butter is exactly what I …

So what is an easy tomato pie? One clue: it’s not a pizza. It’s summer. In a pan. Baked in the oven. It’s summer love (I sound like I’ve been …

No actual pimento cheese was harmed in the making of this recipe. You might be relieved by this–because the idea of baking pimento cheese just seems kind of strange. There …

Creamy coleslaw is a basic recipe every good cook should have in their recipe file. This version is perfectly tangy and sweet–not bland and boring. 

Classic fried apples are a basic southern staple. Don’t get yours from a can–make ’em yourself with this easy version. Use a tangy or tart cooking apple for the best …

What is it about the smell of classic stuffed peppers that gets me right in the feels? It’s the best of simple ingredients–fresh beef, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings that come …

Iceberg lettuce wedge salad is a quick and simple side that doesn’t really “feel” like a salad. Crispy bacon on top dresses it up, and you can quickly and easily …

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

Crescent roll breakfast casserole is the ultimate one pan breakfast. Gooey cheese, tender eggs and spicy sausage make this your solution for busy mornings or when serving guests. It’s never …