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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

What I Really Cook When Life Gets Busy

Published 11 days ago • 2 min read
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Hey Reader!

Some days, you just need to get dinner on the table fast, easy, and without a big production in the kitchen. These are my reliable standbys — recipes I know by heart, that feel comforting but don’t take a whole evening to pull together, and use simple ingredients I almost always have on hand.

Simple & Easy Family-Favorites

​Chicken Alfredo Casserole​

This irresistible family favorite features penne pasta, cooked chicken, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

​Air Fryer Sausage & Potatoes​

An all-in-one meal that's super fast to make with easy prep and loaded with flavor — perfect for lunch or dinner!

​Pineapple Chicken Skewers​

Made with fresh pineapple and juicy chicken, these Hawaiian-inspired skewers are a quick and easy dinner staple in my house!

​Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Casserole​

It takes 10 minutes prep with crispy hashbrowns, savory ham, and gooey cheese for the perfect breakfast-for-dinner!

​Baked Ranch Chicken​

This chicken couldn't be easier and comes out of the oven with golden, crispy skin with juicy, tender meat.

​Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad​

An easy-to-make recipe loaded with tender chicken, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and sweet apples — great as a sandwich or salad.

​White Ravioli Casserole​

The perfect easy dinner idea for busy weeknights, offering a hearty twist on traditional lasagna without all the work.

​Sheet Pan Hamburger Steak​

Nothing beats a good, reliable, crowd-pleasing, sheet pan dinner—similar to a classic Salisbury steak, but even easier and just as hearty.

​Our Latest Midweek Menu​

This week we are making country-style crock pot pork ribs, twice baked potato casserole, air fried Brussels sprouts, and an easy coconut cake for dessert.

Show Me Your Southern Soul!

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

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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

Donya Mullins

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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