Explore a collection of hearty, time-tested main courses perfect for any family table. From classic Southern meatloaf and cast-iron skillet chicken to savory pot roasts and traditional dumplings, these recipes focus on satisfying, protein-forward meals. Whether you are looking for a slow-cooked Sunday dinner or a quick weekday burger, our main dishes are designed to be the centerpiece of your meal.
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…
How to Remove Rust from Cast Iron Cookware with Electrolysis If you love cast iron cookware but hate rust, you’re in the right place. I recently took a rusty 9Âľ-inch unmarked Wagner cast iron skillet from yucky to shiny using a DIY electrolysis setup in my garage. Let me tell you, this method beats wire brushing by a mile!…
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…
Beefy Mexican Cornbread (Straight from Mama’s Cast Iron Skillet) Beefy Mexican cornbread is the ultimate skillet meal—savory, cheesy, just a little spicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. It’s a Southern staple and a family favorite around here, especially when baked in a trusty cast iron skillet. Now I don’t know what kind of…
Smoked Queso in Cast Iron – No Velveeta, Just Real Cheese! If you’re a fan of rich, melty queso but want to skip the processed cheese block, this smoked queso in cast iron is your dream come true. It’s creamy, smoky, spicy, and loaded with real-deal flavor. Best part? No Velveeta in sight. This queso…
Peach Skillet Cobbler – Easy Cast Iron Dessert There’s just something magical about a warm, peachy dessert bubbling away in a cast iron skillet. If you grew up in the South, you know exactly what I mean. This peach skillet cobbler is one of those “a little bit of this, a little bit of that”…
🍳 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…
