The Heartwarming Bowl of Comfort: Rustic Sausage Potato Stew When I say this stew is a little slice of heaven in a pot, I mean it. My Rustic Sausage Potato Stew is more than just …
Southern Recipes and Real Kitchen Stories
Because Around Here, Food Has a Story.
This isn’t your average recipe page full of sterile photos and picture-perfect countertops.
This is real cooking — the kind that starts with what you’ve got in the fridge, a dash of creativity, and maybe a little sass on the side.
From Sunday suppers to quick-fix weekday meals, every recipe here comes straight from my kitchen — sometimes messy, always delicious, and made with heart.

The Best Southern Tuna & Artichoke Dip You’ve Never Tried
Southern Tuna & Artichoke Dip: A Flavorful Twist for Your Next Gathering I’m all about keeping things simple without skimping on flavor, and this Southern Tuna & Artichoke Dip is exactly that. Whether you’re hosting …
Your Guide to the Best New Recipes This Month
New Recipes Coming This Month in January 2025 This month, I’ve been cooking up a storm (literally and figuratively) and I can’t wait to share all the new goodies hitting the blog. With cozy flavors, …

Easy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Manicotti for a Bold Dinner
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Manicotti: Comfort Food with a Kick Meet the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Manicotti dish. There’s something special about taking a handful of pantry ingredients and turning them into something unforgettable. This Buffalo Chicken …

Creamy Potato Leek Soup Made Simple
Creamy Potato Leek Soup: Simple, Southern, and Seriously Good Let’s talk soup. Not the kind that’s an afterthought or just a side dish, but the kind of soup that steals the spotlight. That’s exactly …

How to Make the Perfect Apple Blackberry Sweet Bread
Apple Blackberry Sweet Bread: A Southern Twist on a Classic Favorite If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen, trying to decide what to bake with ingredients you’ve already got sitting in your pantry, …

How to Make Perfect Banana Pumpkin Muffins in 15 Minutes
Banana Pumpkin Muffins: A Southern Fall Favorite When the crisp fall air starts rolling in and the leaves begin to show their fiery hues, there’s nothing quite like a warm batch of homemade muffins fresh …
The Best White Chocolate Blackberry Cake: No Frosting Needed
No-Frosting Needed: White Chocolate Blackberry Cake Everyone Will Love If you’re looking for a dessert that sings a sweet, Southern tune and leaves the frosting tub at the store, my White Chocolate Blackberry Cake is …

The Best Earthy Lentil Soup Recipe for All Diets
How to Make Earthy Lentil Soup That Warms Your Soul Let me tell ya about this bowl of pure comfort in my Earthy Lentil Soup. My Lentil Soup is like a warm hug from the …

Gooey, Spicy Cheese Breadsticks Your Family Will Love
Spicy Cheese Lover’s Breadsticks: The Ultimate Sidekick for Tonight’s Comfort Meal There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked Spicy Cheese Breadsticks wafting through the house, is there? Especially when that bread is loaded …

Creamy and Nutritious: The Ultimate Pumpkin Seed Power Soup
Nourishing Fall Flavors: How to Make Pumpkin Seed Power Soup Today, we’re diving into a creamy, hearty, and surprisingly nutritious Pumpkin Power Seed Soup that’s got Southern comfort written all over it. I’m talking about …

How to Make Perfectly Sweet Southern Macadamia Cookies at Home
Southern Macadamia Cookies: A Sweet Taste of Home If there’s one thing that truly captures the heart of Southern cooking, it’s the way we blend flavors to create something extraordinary. Today, I’m excited to share …

