Southern Hospitality—The Easy Way


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Hey Reader!

The best gatherings are the ones where everyone feels welcome, even the cook. Over the years, I’ve figured out a few ways to entertain without making myself crazy.

I keep the food simple, make what I can ahead of time, and always have something cold to sip and something salty to snack on.

If you're hosting soon—or just want to have a few tricks up your sleeve—these recipes are some of my best for feeding a group without fuss:

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

These little bites are loaded with a savory cheese filling, baked until they’re crispy on the top, creamy on the inside, and totally irresistible.

Pimento Cheese Bites

Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese and topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly make for a delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day, or whenever you’re entertaining.

Dill Pickle Herb Dip

Served with veggies, chips, or crackers, it’s an appetizer that pickle lovers will go crazy over, and even the “I don’t like pickles” crowd will dig into!

Layered Shrimp Dip

Layered Shrimp Dip has all the flavors of a classic shrimp cocktail, now made into a dip served with your favorite cracker!

Grapefruit Salty Dog

With just 4 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, you can relax in the sunshine sipping this irresistible drink!

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I’d love to see your creations! Snap a pic of your dish and tag me on Instagram. Who knows—you might get featured in my next email!

Happy cooking, friend.

Donya Mullins

Donya Mullins
Recipe Creator & Owner @ asouthernsoul.com
Food Lover, Storyteller, Party Starter, Joy Spreader

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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

I’m Donya, the life behind A Southern Soul. I share recipes that are easy to make and full of flavor using simple ingredients. You'll find meal plans for family dinners along with inspiration for entertaining.

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