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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

When I'm Craving Southern Food

Published 6 days ago • 2 min read
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Hey Reader!

Despite what people might think, us Southerners aren't living off of fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits on the daily. I love a healthy stir fry, avocado toast, or fish taco as much the next person.

But when I want something that tastes like home, the kind of food my Grandma would cook for me, this is what I make.

Southern Dishes I Crave

​Southern Fried Catfish​

Simple seasoning, a proper cornmeal fish fry coating, and a technique that gives you a perfect crust every single time.

​Simple Green Bean Salad​

An irresistible side of fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese!

​Southern Cornbread Salad​

Crispy, savory, and so easy to put together, this is a make-ahead potluck superstar that disappears every time.

​Crock Pot Pulled Pork​

This tender, slow-cooked pulled pork is great for serving piled high on sandwich buns with coleslaw, pickles, and BBQ sauce!

​Southern Fried Squash​

Made with fresh summer squash and a light cornmeal coating, this easy recipe is perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

​Sour Cream Cornbread​

This is the cornbread that shows up at every potluck I bring food to—and yes, it starts with a box. No apologies!

​Southern Tomato Pie​

The summer recipe worth making every single week with layers of fresh tomatoes, basil pesto, sweet onion, and a golden cheese topping.

​Classic Lemon Icebox Pie​

No-bake, make-ahead, and perfect for summer with bright lemon flavor, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a silky, cloud-like filling.

​Our Latest Midweek Menu​

This week we are making grilled BBQ chicken legs with classic potato salad, a fresh feta watermelon salad, and watermelon cooler cocktails.

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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