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Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

Classic Recipes

Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

Garlic Cheese Grits

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 2, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

Garlic cheese grits have long been a favorite side dish in the South. This version uses sharp cheddar cheese and garlic powder, along with seasonings.

chicken and waffles, bite-sized appetizers or snacks

Appetizers Snack Recipes Fry/Deep Fry Southern Food Pancakes and Waffles Chicken

Fried Chicken and Waffles

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024January 1, 2024Leave a Comment3 min read

These yummy snack-sized chicken and waffle appetizers are a sure crowd pleaser! The combination of savory fried chicken and sweet waffles creates the perfect mouthful of flavor!

Southern Food Easy Meals Beans Ham Weeknight Meals 30-Minute Recipes

Quick Black-Eyed Peas With Ham

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 31, 2023Leave a Comment1 min read

Black-eyed peas are associated with prosperity and are a favorite New Year’s Day dish, and these fast and easy black-eyed peas are ready in under 30 minutes!

Cornbread Recipes Southern Food

Custard Cornbread

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 21, 2023Leave a Comment2 min read

Custard-filled cornbread bakes with a layer of soft custard in the center, making it delicious and moist. Your family will ask for this sweet cornbread again and again!

A bowl of rich and delicious Brunswick stew with corn muffins on the side.

Slow Cooker Southern Food One-Pot Meals Stews Beans Corn Chicken Thighs Pork Shoulder

Slow Cooker or Stovetop Brunswick Stew

Diana RattrayUpdated on January 30, 2025December 19, 2023Leave a Comment2 min read

This versatile slow cooker or stovetop Brunswick stew is easy and loaded with flavor.

Cornbread Recipes Southern Food Breakfast and Brunch Pancakes and Waffles

Cornbread Waffles

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 14, 2023Leave a Comment1 min read

These buttermilk cornbread waffles make a delicious breakfast with maple syrup or fruit, or leave the sugar out and serve them with a bowl of chili or beans.

cornbread salad with tomatoes, pinto beans, and corn

Cornbread Recipes Salads Southern Food Beans Tomatoes

Southern Cornbread Salad

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 14, 2023Leave a Comment1 min read

A mayonnaise and sour cream dressing brightens this old-fashioned southern cornbread salad.

Southern Food Chicken

Chicken and Mushrooms With Grits

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 31, 2024December 5, 2023Leave a Comment1 min read

Cheese grits are chilled and then fried to make the base for this delicious creamed chicken and mushrooms.

Fry/Deep Fry Southern Food Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024December 3, 2023Leave a Comment2 min read

All you have to do to make buttermilk fried chicken is dip the chicken in the egg and buttermilk mixture, dredge the pieces in seasoned flour, then fry it to crispy perfection.