This category could feature classic comfort foods like meatloaf, mac and cheese, casseroles, and stews
How to Make Pickled Corn: A Simple and Delicious Preservation Method There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh corn in the summer, but what if you could enjoy that flavor all year round? Pickling corn is a fantastic way to preserve its sweetness and crunch, and it’s easier than you might think. I’ve been…
Mississippi Collard Greens Crockpot Recipe: 24-Hour Slow-Cooked Southern Comfort A Pot of Southern Patience There’s a reason collard greens are the heart of Southern kitchens: they’re resilient, adaptable, and reward those willing to wait. This Mississippi-style recipe isn’t a quick fix—it’s a 24-hour crockpot labor of love, where greens melt into a tangy, peppery potlikker…
Navy Bean Ham Bone Soup (Light Broth Secret!) Smoky & Zesty Comfort Bowl A Bowl of Comfort (and Smarts) There’s something almost sacred about a pot of soup simmering on the stove—especially when it’s born from humble ingredients and a ham bone that’s seen more holidays than your favorite sweater. This Navy Bean Ham Bone…
Sweet Potato Pecan Cheesecake This sweet potato pecan cheesecake is the perfect mix of creamy cheesecake, spiced sweet potatoes, and crunchy pecan topping. The ginger snap crust adds a warm, sweet base, making it a dessert to remember. Ingredients For the Crust: 1½ cups crushed ginger snap cookies ½ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons melted…
Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe Making homemade egg noodles is simple and rewarding. They taste much better than store-bought noodles and go perfectly in soups, like chicken noodle soup. If you’ve never made noodles before, don’t worry—this recipe is easy to follow! Simple Homemade Egg Noodles Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt…
Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe: Better Than Store-Bought! Introduction This homemade pizza sauce recipe comes from Ashleigh Jaima Osborne, and let me tell you—it’s a game-changer! The rich aroma of garlic, basil, and simmered tomatoes fills the kitchen, making it impossible to resist sneaking a taste. Once you try this flavorful, perfectly balanced sauce, you’ll never…
Marcella Carpenter’s Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe A Comforting Classic Passed Down Through Generations Few dishes bring as much warmth and nostalgia as a steaming pot of homemade chicken and dumplings. This recipe, lovingly shared by Marcella Carpenter, is a true testament to tradition, patience, and Southern home cooking. Made with hand-rolled dumplings, rich homemade…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake There’s something truly comforting about the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s rich, indulgent, and always seems to bring people together. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is no exception. With its fudgy chocolate cake base, creamy peanut butter swirl, and generous topping of Reese’s peanut butter cups and…
Homemade No-Sugar Ketchup: A Fresh, Flavorful Alternative Why You’ll Never Go Back to Store-Bought Ketchup The first time I made my own ketchup, I had an epiphany—why did I ever settle for the store-bought stuff? This homemade version is tangy, rich, and full of deep tomato goodness, with none of the added sugars or artificial…
Traditional Apple Slab Pie with Cornflake Crust and Powdered Sugar Glaze There’s something special about an old-fashioned apple slab pie that brings back warm memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals. This recipe, gifted to me by my mother-in-law, has remained untouched because perfection should be left alone! Featuring a unique cornflake crust and a…
