Quick Weeknight Meals
Busy weeknight? These quick Southern recipes prove you don't need hours to create authentic comfort food. From 20-minute skillet dinners to fast one-pot wonders, get dinner on the table without sacrificing that homemade taste.
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie
This no-bake Southern classic features a creamy peanut butter filling in a graham cracker crust, topped with billowy whipped cream. It's rich, decadent, and disappears faster than you can say 'pass me another slice.'
Tomato Gravy with Fried Green Tomatoes
This Appalachian breakfast classic features tangy tomato gravy poured over crispy fried green tomatoes and fluffy biscuits. It's comfort food at its finest—simple, satisfying, and surprisingly elegant.
Pimiento Cheese Spread
Pimiento cheese is the pâté of the South, and this classic version is creamy, tangy, and just a little bit spicy. It's incredibly versatile—spread it on crackers, slather it on sandwiches, stuff it in celery, or melt it on burgers.
Red Velvet Brownies
These Red Velvet Brownies combine the best of both worlds—rich, fudgy brownies with that signature red velvet flavor and a gorgeous cream cheese swirl on top. They're easier than making a layer cake but just as impressive.
Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chops
Southern sweet tea isn't just for drinking! This surprising brine infuses thick-cut pork chops with moisture and subtle sweetness, creating the juiciest, most flavorful chops you've ever grilled.
Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skillet
A one-pan Louisiana-inspired dinner bursting with bold Cajun flavors! Succulent shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and colorful peppers come together in a spicy, satisfying skillet meal ready in 30 minutes.
Brown Butter Cornbread
Take your cornbread to the next level with nutty brown butter! This cast iron skillet recipe creates the perfect balance of crispy golden edges and tender, moist crumb with a rich, toasted flavor.
Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs
A Southern classic with a smoky twist! Creamy deviled eggs get elevated with smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and a hint of pickle juice for the perfect appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering.
Watergate Salad
A vintage Southern dessert salad with pistachios, pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping - sweet and fluffy!
Fried Bologna Sandwiches
Thick-cut bologna fried until crispy and curled, served on white bread with mustard - a Southern childhood favorite.
Buttermilk Pralines
Creamy, buttery pralines with a hint of tang from buttermilk - a New Orleans candy shop favorite.
Chicken Salad with Pecans and Grapes
Classic Southern chicken salad with crunchy pecans, sweet grapes, and a creamy dressing - perfect for sandwiches or crackers.
Fried Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn cobs fried until golden and caramelized - a fun twist on a Southern summer classic.
Buttermilk Hush Puppies
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside - these classic buttermilk hush puppies are the perfect seafood side.
Pulled Pork Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips piled high with smoky pulled pork, melted cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings.
Coca-Cola Cake
Moist chocolate sheet cake made with Coca-Cola and topped with warm fudge frosting - a Southern potluck favorite.
Ambrosia Salad
Fluffy fruit salad with coconut, oranges, and marshmallows - a sweet Southern holiday tradition.
Deviled Eggs
Classic Southern party appetizer with creamy filling and paprika - simple but always a hit.