Hey Reader! Southern cooking is all about bold flavors and deep tradition. We also love dishes that use real ingredients, are easy to throw together, and don't need a bunch of fancy gadgets! Whether it’s shared at barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners, these simple but beloved dishes bring people together. Easy Southern Cooking Air Fryer Chicken Legs Perfectly seasoned, juicy on the inside with a mouthwatering, crispy, crunchy skin, they're made without heavy breading and extra oil. Try This...
about 22 hours ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Ready to fire up the grill for the season? These Southern recipes are perfect for cookouts, summer holidays, or anytime you’re craving something that just tastes like home! Make sure these flavorful dishes are on your menu this grilling season. Essential Summer Cooking Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs Juicy grilled chicken legs slathered with a sweet, sticky, homemade BBQ sauce are the ultimate in summer cookout food. Try This Recipe Pin for Later Grilled Pork Tenderloin Turns out...
1 day ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, This week we are making crock pot chicken thighs served over mushroom rice to soak up that delicious sauce, a side of roasted broccoli, and million dollar pie for dessert And for your Memorial Day weekend spread: grapefruit salty dogs, whipped ranch dip, Southern potato salad, and Carolina slaw dogs! Get This Meal Plan! Pin for Later On the Menu: • Main: Crock Pot Chicken Thighs - No guessing. No complicated steps. Just well-seasoned chicken thighs cooked low and slow until they...
1 day ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Memorial Day is one week away, and I want to make sure you are not scrambling. I pulled together 50 of my most-loved recipes — everything from smoky grilled mains and make-ahead cold salads to sweet summer desserts. Every single one has been tested in my kitchen. This is the post I wish I had when I first started hosting big cookouts. The best part? Most of it can be done the day before. I even included my best tips for making the day run smooth — because nobody wants to spend the...
2 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! I was standing at my stove last week, dotting a pork tenderloin with butter and thinking — this is the part nobody talks about. Roasted Pork Tenderloin comes out golden on the outside, tender and juicy all the way through, with this fragrant, buttery finish you won't forget. Done in 40 minutes. No marinating. No fuss. It works on a Tuesday night. It works when company's coming. Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Juicy, Buttery, and Done in 40 Minutes) Try This Recipe Pin for Later More From...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! If you have ever spent a brunch morning stuck in the kitchen while your friends were in the living room, this one is for you. I put together a girls' brunch menu that is light, beautiful, and almost entirely done the night before. That is what hosting is supposed to feel like. This post is part of my Easy Weekend Hosting series — simple menus for every kind of gathering, from a quiet date night to a full Memorial Day back porch supper. I think you are going to love it. Easy...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! If you’re like me, you’re already planning what your Memorial Day menu will look like. I've compiled this collection of the best recipes to help you make this the best Memorial Day ever! You know I like to do things easy and stress-free, so choose recipes that work for you! Even though we will be celebrating with family and friends, we always stop to honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. I am so very thankful to those who chose country over self...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Dinner doesn’t get much easier, or more flavorful, than this! We are making sheet pan ranch chicken thighs, my mom's cheesy baked rice, skillet green beans, and sugar balsamic strawberries over vanilla ice cream! And The Weekend Spread, to help you relax with friends and family, featuring: sausage and cheese cornbread quiche, green bean potato salad, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars, and refreshing homemade lemonade. Get This Meal Plan! Pin for Later On the Menu: • Main: Baked...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! The combination of sweet, charred corn and a creamy, tangy dressing make for the ultimate summer pasta salad. This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad takes all of the incredible flavors from the beloved street food and turns them into the perfect side dish for any cookout, potluck, or easy weeknight dinner. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Try This Recipe Pin for Later What to Serve With This Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken: The honey chipotle glaze does double duty as a marinade and a...
9 days ago • 1 min read