This category could feature classic comfort foods like meatloaf, mac and cheese, casseroles, and stews
Quick Pickled Red Onions Tangy, vibrant, and ready in 48 hours—these refrigerator pickled onions add zip to everything from burgers to bean salad. A few months ago, I tucked a jar of these neon-pink pickled red onions into my fridge, knowing they’d make every sandwich—and even a plain hot dog—feel like a summer fair. By…
Fried Peach Hand Pies – Crispy Southern Treat in 30 Minutes Peach season may come and go, but the craving for a warm, gooey fried pie never leaves a Southern kitchen—especially mine. When my Granny Beulah couldn’t get her hands on fresh peaches, she grabbed a humble bag of dried ones, simmered them down into a…
Instant Pot Green Chile Pork Enchiladas – Easy & Flavorful Recipe Now, I don’t like to start kitchen debates, but green chile pork enchiladas might just be the best comfort food around. If your kitchen smells like slow-simmered pork, roasted green chile, and melted cheese, you’re in for a real treat. These Instant Pot…
Southern Mexican Cornbread and Cabbage Soup Recipe Now, I don’t like to start family debates, but today we’re diving into a kitchen classic: Southern Mexican cornbread soup. If your mama or granny ever made a big pot of soup on a chilly evening, you already know that these two dishes are a match made in…
Spinach Dip Quesadillas: A Gooey, Golden Bite of Comfort Now listen, I’m not one to pick favorites when it comes to cheesy snacks—but these spinach dip quesadillas just might top the list. Imagine your favorite creamy spinach dip, the kind you usually see vanishing from a party bowl, now pressed between golden, crispy tortillas with…
Sassafras Tea – A Sip of Appalachian Tradition If you ever spent a chilly morning in the Appalachian hills, there’s a good chance you’ve sipped a cup of sassafras tea—that earthy, reddish brew made from the roots of the sassafras tree. It’s a drink with deep roots (literally and culturally), passed down through generations of…
🍳 Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole – Easy & Cheesy Bake If you’ve never made a sausage hash brown breakfast casserole, let me introduce you to the ultimate weekend breakfast. It’s warm, cheesy, hearty, and tastes like comfort in every bite. I usually made this in a casserole dish, but the first time I used…
🍽️ Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese – Simple Homemade Recipe If you’re craving a cozy, no-fuss dinner that feels like a hug on a plate, this easy homemade lasagna with cottage cheese is it. Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and made with simple ingredients — this dish is perfect for beginner cooks and busy weeknights. 👩🍳 Fun…
🍊 Orange Clove Pomanders: A Timeless Holiday Tradition There’s something magical about the aroma of oranges and cloves wafting through the air during the holiday season. It instantly transports me back to cozy winter evenings, where the warmth of the kitchen was matched only by the love shared among family members. One of the most…
Secret Ingredient Chili with Chocolate – Rich, Bold & Unexpected Okay, hear me out—chocolate in chili isn’t as wild as it sounds. In fact, once you try it, you may never go back. Think of this like a Southern twist on mole: rich, layered, just a little mysterious. And no, you won’t actually taste chocolate….
