This category could feature classic comfort foods like meatloaf, mac and cheese, casseroles, and stews
Crispy Southern Mustard Fried Chicken – The Best Golden Crust Ever Now I don’t mean to start a fried chicken rivalry, but let me tell y’all—this mustard fried chicken is something special. It was my first time ever making it, and when I say it disappeared fast, I mean the plate was picked clean before…
Southern Wilted Lettuce Salad (a.k.a. Kilt Lettuce) – Step-by-Step with Bacon and Love Now listen—there are some dishes you can’t improve upon. You just honor them, make them with care, and pass them down like the treasure they are. This wilted lettuce salad, also known as kilt lettuce or simply lettuce and onions, is one…
Candied Walnut Pineapple Upside-Down Cake – A Sweet & Crunchy Twist on a Classic If you think you’ve tasted every version of pineapple upside-down cake, let me stop you right there. This one’s different—and dare I say, better. We’re taking a retro classic and giving it the ultimate upgrade: candied walnuts. And trust me, they…
Cinnamon Roll Biscuits (Buttery, Flaky & Glazed to Perfection) Now, I’m not saying these cinnamon roll biscuits will replace your Saturday morning cinnamon rolls—but I am saying they might become the new favorite. Think of them as the flakier, biscuit-y cousin of your classic cinnamon bun. They’ve got all that ooey-gooey cinnamon-sugar magic, but wrapped…
🫓 Eastern Tennessee Cornbread (3-Ingredient Iron Skillet Classic) It might not be fancy, but it’ll fill you up and warm your soul. Let’s be honest—cornbread isn’t trying to win any beauty contests. It’s not one of those fussy side dishes with drizzles, glazes, or twelve ingredients you can’t pronounce. It’s just honest, golden bread. The…
🍗 Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings (No-Fail Family Recipe) There’s no wrong way to make chicken and dumplings—just the way your mama did it. I’m not here to start drama, but let’s go ahead and say it: chicken and dumplings is one of those meals where folks have strong opinions. Flat or fluffy? Veggies or none?…
🍲 Creamy Chicken n Rice – A One-Pot Southern Comfort Classic When the day’s been long, this is the pot you want on your stove. Creamy chicken and rice is one of those recipes that always brings comfort. It’s warm, filling, and made with simple pantry staples that turn into something magical when simmered together….
🍅 Tomato Mull – A Southern Hug in a Bowl Some foods feed your belly. This one feeds your soul. Let me tell you something, sugar—if you ever sat at the kitchen table with someone who loved you deeply, ladling up warm bowls of something simple and comforting, then you already understand what tomato mull…
Old Fashioned 10 Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe (Family Favorite Fudge Frosting) Get ready for a slice of pure nostalgia and chocolate heaven! This isn’t just any chocolate cake; this is the 10-Layer Chocolate Cake recipe passed down in my family, a true showstopper reserved for special occasions, or honestly, whenever a serious chocolate craving hits….
Fluffy Cast Iron Skillet Biscuits (Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe!) Is there anything more comforting than the smell and taste of warm, fluffy biscuits fresh from the oven? I certainly don’t think so! This recipe for classic cast iron skillet biscuits is a tried-and-true favorite, often requested and always delicious. It’s incredibly simple, relying on just three…
