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Sweet pineapple, crisp cabbage, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing come together to create a refreshing, delicious coleslaw that is a perfect side dish for cookouts, backyard barbecues, family reunions, and Fourth of July celebrations.
Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory. This is the kind of Southern chicken salad that disappears fast. Tender chicken, juicy grapes, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and a hint of sweetness come together in the most irresistible way. It is perfect for croissants, crackers, or straight from the bowl. Around here, this is not just lunch. It is a little taste of tradition.
Southern Buttermilk Pie is a creamy, old-fashioned custard pie with a flaky crust and tangy-sweet filling. This easy Southern classic is perfect for holidays or Sunday supper.
This classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie is silky-smooth, lightly spiced, and absolutely delicious. Made with baked sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, and warm spices, it’s the perfect holiday dessert. Easy to make and impossible to resist!
This easy Jiffy Corn Pudding is creamy, sweet, buttery, and never fails. Made with Jiffy Cornbread Mix, whole-kernel corn, and sour cream, it’s the perfect last-minute Thanksgiving side, potluck casserole, or holiday crowd-pleaser. Ready in minutes with simple pantry ingredients!
This Classic Apple Waldorf Salad is made with crisp apples, grapes, celery, marshmallows, and toasted walnuts tossed in a creamy Cool Whip and mayonnaise dressing. A Southern twist on the timeless salad first created at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Perfect for brunches, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Soft, chewy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies filled with fresh apples, oats, golden raisins, and warm cinnamon, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. A cozy fall dessert that freezes beautifully and makes your kitchen smell heavenly perfect for breakfast, brunch, or entertaining.
Collard greens are a beloved Southern staple, celebrated for their rich, savory flavor and tender texture. These are slow-cooked to perfection with smoky seasonings, they’re a dish that brings everyone to the table, ready to savor the comforting taste of tradition. Paired with cornbread or enjoyed on their own, collards are the heart of a true Southern meal.
If there’s one dish that perfectly captures the essence of Southern charm, it’s Southern Ambrosia. This iconic fruit salad combines the bright, citrusy sweetness of pineapple and mandarin oranges with the festive flair of maraschino cherries, all embraced by the delicate nuttiness of shredded coconut. Soft, tender marshmallows add a creamy texture, creating a dessert that’s as inviting as a front porch swing and as comforting as your grandma’s Sunday best. Whether gracing a holiday table or cooling down a summer picnic, Southern Ambrosia is more than a recipe, it’s a cherished piece of tradition that brings joy to every gathering.
You’ll love this juicy Cajun fried turkey, perfectly seasoned with a blend of bold spices that bring out its rich, savory flavor. The golden-brown, crispy skin gives way to tender, moist meat that melts in your mouth. It’s a deliciously satisfying dish that’s sure to be the star of any gathering!
It's a comforting, aromatic drink that not only warms the body but also the soul. The blend of spices, the sweetness of the apple, and the tangy hint of citrus create a symphony of flavors that is truly Christmas in a cup.
Southern pecan pie is the crown jewel of Southern desserts, a rich, buttery masterpiece that blends the warm, toasty flavor of pecans with a velvety, caramel-like custard made from dark and light corn syrup, sugar, and just the right touch of vanilla. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of gooey sweetness and nutty crunch, all cradled in a flaky, golden pie crust.
A recipe that's synonymous with Thanksgiving - the Classic Green Bean Casserole. This dish, with its creamy mushroom sauce, tender green beans, and crispy fried onions, has graced our holiday tables for generations. It’s so delicious no wonder why Americans have fallen in love with it.
Light, fluffy, creamy and buttery is the best way to describe these mashed potatoes that are made with a combination of rustic potatoes and delicious golden Yukon potatoes giving you the perfect texture and flavor. This is a foolproof recipe for mashed potatoes!
These Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Bars are the ultimate fall treat, perfect for cozy autumn days and a delightful addition to any Thanksgiving spread. Layers of creamy, rich cream cheese blend beautifully with sweet-tart apples and topped with a delicious cinnamon crumb topping that’s drizzled with a creamy caramel sauce.
This Caramel Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect fall sweet treat! It’s a breeze to whip up, making it ideal for last minute entertaining.
A true celebration of fall - the Apple Fritter Cobbler. This dessert, with its tender, spiced apples, fluffy biscuit topping, and sweet glaze, is a warm and comforting treat that's perfect for those crisp autumn evenings.
This classic snickerdoodle cookie recipe makes the ultimate soft and chewy cookies coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for fall, holiday baking, family gatherings, or anytime you crave a timeless homemade treat, these easy snickerdoodles will quickly become your go-to cookie recipe.
The iced caramel macchiato is a true indulgence that combines the boldness of espresso, the creaminess of milk, and the sweetness of caramel. With its beautiful layers and refreshing taste, it's the perfect companion for warm summer days or whenever you crave a delightful pick-me-up.
Really, a delicious, tender honey-flavored ham with a crisp, crackley, sugary spiced crust that tastes exactly like you get from The Honey Baked Ham store? Yes, and the best part is, it’s only a faction of the cost.
This Southern Cornbread Dressing is super moist and absolutely delicious! It will be the only cornbread dressing recipe that you will ever need! Serve it with turkey or chicken for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Sunday Dinner.
This is the absolute best homemade chili recipe! It’s rich, hearty and full of flavor! Perfect for a chilly fall or cold winter’s night.
This old-fashioned apple crisp is the perfect fall dessert. It has all the delicious flavors of the season. Sweet, juicy apples sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a crunchy brown sugar oatmeal topping and of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a dollop of vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce.
A delicious light and fluffy salad or dessert made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, miniature marshmallows, nuts, and cool whip. It can be whipped up in a snap. Perfect for potlucks! A taste of heaven on earth.
This Pineapple Coconut 7-UP Cake is a super moist cake with a deliciously refreshing lemon flavor. It’s topped with a thick luscious pineapple coconut pecan frosting. After one bite, you’ll think you’ve been whisked away to a tropical paradise. It’s a perfect springtime or summer dessert or for any special occasion or holiday.
This Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Casserole is so delicious! It’s my go-to dish when I want to please a crowd. It’s perfect to take to potlucks, church suppers or it makes the most amazing side dish for any holiday meal.
This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is rich, creamy, and loaded with tender broccoli, cheddar cheese, and fluffy rice. A classic Southern holiday casserole everyone loves.
This Southern Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is light, fluffy, and topped with a buttery pecan, brown sugar topping . A holiday favorite for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
These Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies just may be the best thing that I have ever eaten. Seriously, what could be better than a soft, creamy, gooey homemade caramel on a rich, chewy, fudgy brownie topped with toasted pecans?
This slow cooker bbq apple cider bbq pulled pork will melt in your mouth. It’s cooked to perfection with a delicious sweet & spicy homemade bbq sauce and rub. Pile it up high on a toasted buttered bun and enjoy!
If you like pecan pie, you will fall madly in love with these mini treats. It’s hard to believe anything so good could be so simple, easy and yummy! I’ll be making these by the dozens all during the holidays. Once you take a bite, you will be too!
This creamy, rich souffle like squash casserole is a perfect side dish for any occasion. It’s great to take to church suppers or potlucks.
Just when you thought life couldn’t get any sweeter….here comes a crunchy, gooey, buttery, chocolatey slice of heaven, Chocolate Pecan Pie with a little splash of bourbon. That’s Kentucky bourbon, of course! As you know, anything with chocolate in it is my weakness. And then when you add loads of crunchy pecans and freshly whipped cream. Oh my, It’s enough to bring a strong man to his knees! This slice of heaven is a perfect ending to a holiday meal or to take to a potluck or office party. I promise everyone will rant and rave over it!! It will become a holiday favorite!
This recipe is from my cookbook, Deliciously Southern . It’s supper moist and packed with all the delicious flavors of fall-pumpkin, cinnamon spice and loaded with chocolate chips in every bite.
Make The Best Easy Barbecue Ribs right at home! These oven-baked, grill-finished ribs are tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious with a smoky, saucy finish. Perfect for cookouts, holidays, and weeknight family dinners.
Oh my goodness, I adore this dessert, and it’s ridiculously so easy to make!
Creamy, sweet, and crunchy. This easy Peachy Pecan Dip is made with cream cheese, peach preserves, and toasted pecans. Perfect for parties, tailgates, or last-minute entertaining, it always disappears fast!
This classic Sweet Potato Soufflé with Toasted Marshmallows is the ultimate Southern holiday side dish. It’s made with creamy, buttery sweet potatoes and topped with a golden, gooey marshmallow layer. This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family gatherings. It’s easy, comforting, and always a crowd favorite.
Are you enjoying the fresh strawberries in your area this spring? Here in Georgia, we are thoroughly enjoying the all the sweet, delicious, gorgeous strawberries coming up from Florida. I just can’t get enough!
I promise! I wouldn’t lie to you. Evidently my family feels the same way because I get asked to bring it to all our family gatherings and holiday dinners. It has a crispy, crunchy, cheesy crust with a soft soufflé like center. Absolutely divine!
These Classic Southern Deviled Eggs are creamy, tangy, and full of flavor with mayonnaise, mustard, sweet pickles, and paprika. A traditional Southern recipe perfect for Easter, picnics, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Warmed jalapeno Cranberry Sauce takes the traditional out-of- the-can cranberry sauce to a whole new level. With healthy dose of ginger and a splash of jalapeno this sauce will spice up your holiday table. You might expect this cranberry sauce to be quite fiery, and it does have some bite, but it has a great sweetness from the apricot preserves as well which makes it perfect to pair with roasted meats such as turkey, chicken, and pork. Trust me after you try this sauce, you will never ever want to ever go make to canned cranberry sauce. The fresh orange juice and zest ties all the wonderful favors together and gives it a nice tang. You can all ways take out the jalapenos it you prefer a milder taste. With or without the jalapenos, it’s the best cranberry sauce.
I have delicious memories of my mother’s candied sweet potatoes. She would cook them in an iron skillet on top of the stove. So rich and decadent that they’re almost like a dessert. This recipe is similar except I’ve add a splash of fresh orange juice and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect flavors for a holiday side dish. I think my mom will approve. Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes are really easy to make and much of the prep can be done ahead of time. To save time, you can cut your sweet potatoes two or three days ahead just keep them cover with ice water and stored in the frig to keep them from turning brown. The orange sauce can be made two or three days ahead as well. Happy Holidays and Enjoy! Aletia
The Christmas holidays are soon approaching. How exciting! It’s my favorite time of year, and I want this year to be extra special so I’m going to jazz up my holiday dinner table with just a few new twist to my traditional holiday classics. Savory Turkey Breast Stuffed with Fruit and Nuts is going to be our Christmas dinner treat. You are going to love it too! This savory turkey breast is stuffed with a sweet, spicy fruit and nut mixture topped with a beautiful, shinny pear glaze. Sounds yummy, doesn’t it? The spicy fruit and nut mixture turns your everyday turkey breast into a wonderful festive main course. It may look complicated, trying to stuff a turkey breast, but it’s not. I’ll walk you through it. Put the breast on a cutting board and holding your knife parallel to the a cutting board or work surface, slice open the turkey breast horizontally, working from the thicker side of the lobe to the thinner side and not cutting all the way through. Open the turkey breast like a book and season with salt and pepper. Spread the fruit and nut filling evenly over half the opened turkey breast, leave a little border around the outer edges. Fold the other half of the turkey breast over the stuffing. Tie the breast crosswise with kitchen string in four or five places to hold it all together. I’m going to serve this savory turkey breast alongside a super moist Apple Chestnut Cornbread Dressing and Orange Candied Yams. Be sure to check my recipe for these sides. Merry Christmas! Enjoy! Aletia
are the best words to describe Pineapple Cheese Casserole. Pineapple Cheese Casserole is both sweet and savory. It’s literally a Southerner’s dream all rolled into one casserole-the perfect mix of canned pineapples, cheddar cheese, sugar, and buttered Ritz crackers. For potlucks, church suppers, family gatherings, this is my dish to bring. It’s supper easy and can be whipped up in a snap and EVERYONE goes Stark Raving Mad over it! And never a crumb left! It goes well with ham, pork and fried chicken. My family loves this casserole. Our holiday meals wouldn’t be complete without it. Enjoy! Aletia
Looking for a last minute dessert kind-of- dessert to bring to a family dinner or potluck at the office? Don’t despair! I have got you covered! It’s a Pecan Pie Trifle layers of chunked pecan pie, whipping cream/Mascarpone cheese mixture, fudge, caramel and toasted pecans. Doesn’t that sound divine? Well, it is!
This is one of my favorite appetizers to bring to a party especially this time of the year. It’s so delicious and it’s bursting with all the season’s flavors-cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh orange and topped with toasted pecans. I promise every bit will be devoured! This beautiful appetizer can be made in a snap! Trim rind from the top of the brie. Spread the cranberry filling on top and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Bake and serve hot with assorted crackers, gingersnaps, apple slices, pears, or baguette rounds. I hope you enjoy this for a holiday party!
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