Southern-Style Meat Loaf
When my husband and I moved to the South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! Its addition lends flair to this tried-and-true southern meatloaf recipe. —Patricia Getson, Wilmington, North Carolina

Scallion and Cheddar Cathead Biscuits
Southerners are known for giving their recipes colorful names. This one got its name because each extra-large drop biscuit is...

Turnip Greens Salad
My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to...

Sweet Potato Meringue Bake
This sweet potato meringue casserole is a slightly sweeter variation of the original, minus the extra sugar. It's simple enough...

Biscuits with Southern Cheese Spread
To balance out the menu, every tea party needs a few savory options, like these biscuits with cheese spread. They're...
Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole
I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...

Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches
Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite. It makes this grilled pimiento cheese sandwich shine, especially when sweet...

Easy Pimiento Cheese
Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh...

Smoked Brisket
This smoked brisket recipe is always a crowd favorite—it really melts in your mouth! —Jodi Abel, La Jolla, California

Corn Pone
Corn pone is an old-fashioned Southern recipe that seemingly never goes out of style. We suspect it has something to...


Benne Seed Wafers
Crisp, chewy, nutty and caramelized benne wafers (aka sesame seed cookies) are perfect for your holiday or Kwanzaa celebrations. For...

Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice
Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...

Buttermilk Coconut Pie
A simple pie that's been made for generations, buttermilk coconut pie features a silky custard, flaky pie crust and sweet,...

Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...

East Carolina BBQ Sauce
On a recent trip to the East Coast, I discovered this bold, spicy Carolina BBQ sauce. I'm not a huge...

Nashville BBQ Sauce
This Nashville BBQ sauce is vinegar-forward with smoky undertones. Use it on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. —Taste of...

Crock-Pot Grits
These Crock-Pot grits are as low-fuss as it gets. Making grits in the slow cooker takes just minutes of hands-on...

Slow-Cooker Berry Compote
This berry compote is an old recipe my grandma made when I was younger. She always added extra blueberries to...

Dr Pepper Sheet Cake
When we visited the Dr Pepper museum in Dublin, Texas, I bought a Dr Pepper cake mix. It was so...


Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate chess pie is all the gooey yumminess of chocolate pecan pie, without the pecans!


30 Recipes for Southern Soups
Gumbo, ham chowder, creamy chicken and dumplings—these hearty southern soups are comfort food at its finest. Bold flavors from the...

Nashville Hot Chicken
No plans to travel to Tennessee? Learn how to make Nashville hot chicken in your home kitchen.
Sauteed Asparagus with Mushrooms
Look no further for a quick and easy sauteed asparagus recipe. This dish gets a little extra kick from Greek...

Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles
Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...


Saucy Barbecue Shrimp
This old, rustic Cajun dish is one of our family favorites. Don't remove the shells from the shrimp—the beauty of...

Pressure-Cooker Country Captain Chicken
Whether it was brought by a British sailor or not, the recipe for Country Captain Chicken has been around Georgia...

How to Make Fried Chicken and Waffles
Ever tried the popular southern dish fried chicken and waffles? Here's why it belongs on your breakfast menu.

Pressure-Cooker Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken
I live in Georgia but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. —Ramona Parris,...