This category could feature classic comfort foods like meatloaf, mac and cheese, casseroles, and stews
Southern Salmon Patties (Mom’s Crispy Weeknight Favorite!) The unmistakable sizzle of southern salmon patties hitting hot oil takes me right back to my childhood kitchen, where Mom kept an ever‑ready can of pink salmon nestled beside the cast‑iron skillet. On biscuit‑making evenings, she’d pinch off patty after patty, humming to Patsy Cline while the smell…
Crockpot Chicken Noodles (the Coziest Slow-Cooker Comfort!) If there’s a dish that can shoo away a gray Tuesday faster than my boys can yell “Mom, what’s for dinner?” it’s a steamy crock of chicken and noodles. One whiff of thyme-infused broth drifting through the house and you’re suddenly back in your grandmother’s kitchen, swinging your…
Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe with Bourbon (Old-Fashioned, Peppermint & Lemon!) If you’ve ever wanted a truly comforting homemade cough syrup recipe with bourbon, you’re in for a treat—and maybe a bit of nostalgia too. This cozy concoction comes straight from old family kitchens, where a jar of syrup sat in the cupboard all winter, ready…
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…
