

Mississippi Mud Pie
Mississippi mud pie is a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert. With a little help from boxed pudding mix and frozen whipped topping,...

Green Tomato BLT
I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a...

Garlic Cheese Grits
My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...

Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches
This is one of my favorite quick-fix suppers. I'm sure a lot of people have never tried fried green tomatoes,...

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

Texas-Style BBQ Sauce
This bold and tangy Texas BBQ sauce has all the right moves with ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, chili powder, Worcestershire...


Carolina Pulled Pork
This tangy Carolina pulled pork recipe features a sweet-and-spicy rub with homemade mustard sauce. When piled on buns with a...

Easy Fried Green Tomatoes
My grandmother came up with her own version of easy fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it. It's...
Southern Banana Nut Bread
One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old...

Baked Beans with Ground Beef
These baked beans with ground beef are perfect for get-togethers, because you can mix everything up a day early and...
Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...

Barbecued Strawberry Chicken
When it’s time to impress family and friends, we serve barbecued chicken garnished with strawberries. It’s easier than anyone would...

Pressure-Cooker Truly Tasty Turnip Greens
These savory greens are a hit at every church dinner. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make the recipe...
Lip-Smackin’ BBQ Chicken
The kids always say “prepare to lick your lips” when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I’m proud of...

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Sweet potato pecan pie pairs two southern classics in one delicious layered dessert.


Bourbon Pecan Pie
Bourbon pecan pie is so easy, you'll wonder why you haven't been making it all your life. Serve during the...

Southern Green Beans with Apricots
Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds...


Black-Eyed Peas
Ready for the ultimate black-eyed peas recipe? This popular Southern side dish gets its flavor from salty pork belly and...

Southern-Style Egg Rolls
Sausage, black-eyed peas and turnip greens give these unique egg rolls a decidedly southern accent. When I bring them to...

Down South Sweet Tea Cake
I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans!...

Remoulade
This creamy remoulade recipe is the perfect way to add some Louisiana spice to your favorite sandwiches, crab cakes and...


Shrimp Gumbo
This classic shrimp gumbo recipe is the perfect introduction to Louisiana-style cooking.

Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits
Move over sausage gravy, this creamed chicken over biscuits recipe easy to make and satisfying to eat.

Buttermilk Pie
Our buttermilk pie consists of a cinnamon-lemon custard layer nestled inside a tender, flaky pie crust. It's so delicious, you'll...

Fluffy Biscuit Muffins
THESE BISCUITS are simple to make and have a wonderful aroma when baking!
This particular recipe is one of...
Black-Eyed Peas & Ham
Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. —Dawn Legler,...


Hoppin’ John
Serve up good food (and good luck) with hoppin' John, a southern staple made with beans and bacon.

Chicken Creole
Chicken Creole is deeply flavorful and comforting, showcasing tomatoes, onion, celery, green bell pepper and warm spices.

Indulgent Coconut Rice Pudding
This slow-cooked winter comfort dessert is a healthier option for your family that doesn't sacrifice flavor. If you can't find...