Fall at Aletia's tableCozy suppers, Thanksgiving favorites, and holiday recipes
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Seasonal gatherings, Southern traditions, and something sweet.
Summer suppersFresh mains, cool salads, simple sides, and porch-ready sips.
Church supper favoritesDependable dishes that travel well and feed a crowd.
Thanksgiving tableDressing, casseroles, pies, and the treasured trimmings.
Something sweetCobblers, pies, cakes, cookies, and little treats.
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Christmas dinnerFestive mains, treasured sides, and holiday sweets.Browse the recipe box
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.
Rich, hearty Guinness beef stew made with tender chuck roast, bacon, onions, and potatoes. Slow-simmered comfort food perfect for cold days.
This Authentic South Carolina Low Country Boil is a true Southern classic loaded with shrimp, sausage, sweet corn, and tender potatoes. It’s an easy, one-pot meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd and bringing folks together.
Smoked low and slow on the Big Green Egg, this juicy pork loin is tender, flavorful, and brushed with bold Bullseye BBQ sauce perfect for slicing and sharing.
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of chicken tortilla soup to chase away the chill of a cold winter night. Packed with bold southwestern flavors, smoky paprika, earthy cumin, tender chicken, and a tangy hint of lime, it’s hearty, comforting, and irresistibly satisfying. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, this soup wraps you up like a cozy blanket while treating your taste buds to a flavor-packed adventure.
Hoppin’ John’s is a Southern classic that brings tender black-eyed peas, smoky ham hock, and fluffy rice together with a flavorful kick of onions, peppers, and Cajun seasoning. This hearty and savory dish has just the right amount of spice to make it a crowd-pleaser, especially when paired with a slice of hot crispy cornbread. Perfect for New Year’s Day or any time you crave a comforting and delicious meal!
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!
Fried salmon patties are a beloved Southern staple. They are crispy and golden brown on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love.
The Mississippi pot roast is a beloved American dish known for its simplicity, flavor, and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s made with only 5 ingredients and cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal, this tender, juicy roasted chicken à la Le Grand Colbert is sure to impress.
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 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.
Tender, juicy chicken breast with a crispy, crunchy, buttery Ritz cracker topping! Yum! It’s just as delicious as it sounds and it’s fast and easy to make too. The perfect weeknight supper!
This is a hearty and delicious soup that’s filled with loads of yummy vegetables and juicy chunks of ground beef. It’s a complete meal that your whole family will enjoy. This recipe makes a big batch so you’ll have plenty to freeze for another day!
This Southern classic is a one-pot made from a scratch bowl of goodness. Light and tender dumplings with juicy pieces of chicken all in a rich and creamy broth. The ultimate comfort food!
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!
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.
Every time I cook this pot roast, it brings back precious memories of my childhood Sundays. After arriving home from church, we would be greeted with the mouth-watering smell of mama’s pot roast cooking in the oven.
This is my go to dish when I’m craving something yummy, comforting, and delicious or if I’m looking for something that will surely please a crowd. This recipe never fails to do the job.
Loaded baked potato soup is a rich and creamy comfort dish that captures the essence of a classic loaded baked potato in a warm, hearty bowl. The base is crafted from whole milk and half-and-half, providing a velvety texture that envelops tender chunks of potato. Each serving is generously topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, adding layers of savory flavor and a delightful crunch. This indulgent soup offers a satisfying blend of creaminess and zest, making it a perfect choice for a cozy meal.
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
This pasta salad has the works! Pecans, crisp red and green peppers, sweet red onions, black olives, broccoli, chicken, and Parmesan cheese covered in a creamy, sweet, tangy dressing that is impossible not to love. I love this salad. It’s just soooo good and beautiful with all the colorful veggies plus, adding the chicken makes it a complete meal. I got the recipe from a friend at a Christmas party years ago and have been making it ever since. If you have extra vegetables on hand, you should throw it into this pasta salad. Like cherry tomatoes, artichokes, shredded carrots, diced cucumbers and chickpeas are delicious in this salad too. I simply can’t say enough about the dressing. It truly makes the whole dish come together. Something magical happens when Caesar, Italian, and honey mustard dressing are blended together.
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