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    Traditional Southern Recipes and Hospitality

    Featuring Southern comfort food made simple and shareable.

    Easy Southern Suppers for January

    January calls for simple, comforting dinners that don't take all evening. These easy Southern supper ideas are perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, and getting back into a comfortable cooking rhythm after the holidays.

    • Hamburger noodle casserole in a white baking dish garnished with chopped scallions.
      Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole with Cheese
    • A white ceramic baking dish filled with baked chicken taco casserole, garnished with cilantro.
      Easy Chicken Taco Casserole (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
    • A large serving of cooked Cajun chicken and rice with bell peppers, onions, and other vegetables surrounding it.
      Cajun Sausage and Rice (One Skillet Dinner)
    • Mexican Beef Rice Skillet in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
      Mexican Beef Rice Skillet (Quick and Easy)
    • A large serving of baked ravioli topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with chopped parsley on a plate.
      Easy Baked Ravioli (4-Ingredients)
    • French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole in a white rectangle baking dish.
      Easy French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole
    • Walking Taco Casserole in a brightly colored baking dish, topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
      Walking Taco Casserole Recipe
    • in a skillet topped with capers.
      Easy Chicken and Cauliflower Skillet

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    Stews & One-Pot Comfort Meals

    Nothing warms things up like a pot simmering on the stove. These hearty soups, stews, and one-pot meals are perfect for chilly January days, and even better the next day.

    • Two bowls full of cheesy one-pot lasagna soup with noodles, beef, and melted mozzarella.
      One Pot Lasagna Soup (Hearty and Ready in 45 Minutes)
    • Mexican Pork Stew in a white bowl garnished with sour cream and avocado.
      Quick & Easy Mexican Pork Stew Recipe (15 minutes)
    • A bowl of Irish Potato Soup topped with cheese, chives and bacon.
      Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe ( Easy & Creamy)
    • A large pot of creamy broccoli and white bean soup garnished with parsley.
      Broccoli and White Bean Soup (Creamy and Irresistible)
    • Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo in a white Dutch oven with wilted spinach.
      Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo (Avgolemono)
    • Corn and Crab Bisque in a white Dutch oven garnished with parsley.
      Corn and Crab Bisque Recipe
    • Roasted tomato soup in a white bowl topped with croutons.
      Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil
    • Black-Eyed Pea soup in a white bowl with cornbread.
      Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham (Hearty & Comforting)

    More Soup & Stew recipes โ†’

    My Most Popular Southern Recipes

    These are the tried-and-true favorites readers come back to again and again. If you're new here, this is the perfect place to start.

    • Hanky Panky appetizers piled high on a black plate.
      Hanky Panky Recipe
    • Cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
      Best Southern Cornbread Recipe
    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • Rich and cheesy Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham ready to serve
      Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham
    • A bowl of cocktail sauce next to fried oysters on a plate.
      Southern Crispy Fried Oysters Recipe
    • A blackened grouper filet on a plate with grits, garnished with a lemon slice.
      Blackened Grouper
    • A cast iron skillet full of roast beef hash.
      Easy Roast Beef Hash Recipe (Using Leftover Roast Beef)
    • Two bowls of chicken and dumplings topped with celery and carrots.
      Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

    Browse all of my Southern recipes โ†’

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    Browse Popular Recipe Categories

    From quick weeknight dinners to Southern sides and holiday favorites, browse some of our most popular recipe collections.

    • Southern
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    What's New in my Kitchen

    Be the first to see what's new! These are the latest Southern recipes from my kitchen: fresh, flavorful, and perfect for your next meal.

    • Two bacon wrapped filet mignons topped with melted cowboy butter on a plate.
      Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon with Cowboy Butter (Cast-Iron Steakhouse Style)
    • A plate with three mini Beef Wellington Bites topped with horseradish sauce and fresh thyme.
      Beef Wellington Bites (Elegant Party Appetizer)
    • A baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Roll Ring with a bowl of dipping sauce in the middle.
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring (Festive Party Appetizer)
    • A boneless prime rib roast sliced on a cutting board garnished with sprigs of rosemary.
      Boneless Prime Rib Roast (Perfect for Holidays & Special Occasions)
    Sharon Rigsby, blogger at GritsandPinecones.com

    About Me:

    Hello, I’m Sharon Rigsby, blogger, recipe developer, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pineconesยฎ. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

    Learn more about me โ†’

    Recipe Makeovers - Even Better the Second Time

    Your favorite recipes, now with clearer steps, new tips, and updated photos to help them turn out perfectly every time.

    • Fried shrimp and a bowl of cocktail sauce on a white plate.
      Pan-Fried Shrimp (Lightly Floured & Crispy in Minutes)
    • A slice of quiche with tomatoes on a white plate, garnished with a sprig of parsley.
      Easy Bacon Spinach Quiche with Fresh Tomatoes
    • A slice of lemon cheesecake topped with lemon curd on a plate with whipped cream and blueberries.
      Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd (Creamy, Bright & Foolproof)
    • A raspberry white chocolate muffin in a white plate with a bowl of raspberries in the background.
      Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins (Bakery-Style & Easy)

    Cozy Winter Comfort Foods

    Cold nights call for comforting, no-fuss Southern recipes. From hearty casseroles to cozy classics, these winter favorites are made for easy dinners and second helpings.

    • A serving of ham and scalloped potatoes with a crock pot in the back ground.
      Ham and Scalloped Potatoes in the Crock-Pot
    • Braised chuck roast with carrots and mushrooms cooked in a red wine sauce.
      Southern Braised Chuck Roast with Red Wine Gravy
    • Easy Make Ahead Baked Ziti in a white baking dish garnished with fresh parsley
      Easy Make-Ahead Baked Ziti with Sausage and Ricotta
    • Cajun shrimp and grits in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.
      Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe (Creamy and Cheesy)
    • Pot roast in a crock-pot surrounded by potatoes and carrots.
      Easyย Crock-Pot Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix Recipe
    • Wide bowl of chuck roast chili topped with cheese, green onions, and sour cream, served with cornbread on the side.
      Chuck Roast Chili (Made with Leftover Roast)
    • Two pieces of crockpot crispy chicken on a plate with cubed potatoes.
      Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
    • Baked cheesy scalloped potatoes in a blue baking dish with a bundle of chives next to it.
      Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (From Scratch)

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