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    Traditional Southern Recipes and Hospitality

    Featuring Southern comfort food made simple and shareable.

    Your Ultimate Guide to a Southern Thanksgiving Feast

    Planning your holiday menu just got easier! From classic casseroles and savory sides to make-ahead desserts, these curated Thanksgiving recipe collections have everything you need for a stress-free, flavor-packed celebration.

    • A collage of 4 Thanksgiving side dishes including mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and green bean casserole.
      Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes (33 Recipes You'll Love)
    • A collage of four turkey recipes, including smoked, roulade, and spatchcocked.
      42 Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes for a Stress-Free Feast
    • Thanksgiving dressing and stuffing images.
      27 Thanksgiving Dressing and Stuffing Recipes (2025 Update)
    • A collage of five non-traditional Thanksgiving desserts including pecan pie cheesecake, pecan praline cake, caramel flan, and Georgia cornbread cake.
      36 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts (No Pie Required!)
    • A collage of Thanksgiving desserts including two pies and a bundt cake.
      28 Best Thanksgiving Desserts (Classic Pies, Cakes, and Cobblers)
    • A collage of sweet potato recipes including a pie, soup, and two casseroles.
      14 Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes
    • A slice of Southern sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
      Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
    • Bourbon pecan brie bites, a brie bites appetizer on a serving platter.
      Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites (Easy Holiday Brie Bites Appetizer)

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    My Tried-and-True Thanksgiving Recipes Everyone Asks For

    These are my family’s favorite dishes that never miss a spot on our Thanksgiving table. From juicy smoked turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to my old-fashioned cornbread dressing, these recipes are what our Thanksgiving memories are made of.

    • Smoked turkey on a platter with candles behind it.
      Big Green Egg Smoked Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter
    • A white serving dish full of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter.
      Easy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Make Ahead)
    • A gravy boat full of Turkey Neck Gravy with a gravy ladle.
      Easy Southern Turkey Neck Gravy (Make-Ahead)
    • Traditional Southern cornbread dressing baked golden brown in a white casserole dish, served with a spoon.
      Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing (Old-Fashioned Recipe)
    • A spoonful of Broccoli Cheese Casserole topped with crushed Ritz crackers and cheese.
      Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
    • A glass dish full of cranberry sauce, topped with lemon peels.
      Best Holiday Cranberry Sauce with Fruit and Nuts (Easy + Make-Ahead)
    • A large baking dish full of sweet potato casserole topped with pecans and brown sugar.
      Terry’s Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
    • Pecan Pralines and Cream Ice Cream in a glass bowl on red and white napkins
      Pecan Pralines and Ice Cream

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    "Once the last slice of pie is gone, it's time to deck the halls and turn up the holiday cheer."

    Your Complete Christmas Menu, Made Easy

    From cozy breakfasts and festive appetizers to show-stopping mains and dazzling desserts, these curated Christmas recipe collections make holiday cooking feel joyful, not stressful. Mix and match your favorites to create a menu worth celebrating, without spending all day in the kitchen.

    • A collage of six different christmas appetizers including cranberry brie bites.
      48 Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
    • A collage of six Christmas breakfast dishes including eggs benedict casserole and ambrosia.
      35 Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfasts
    • Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is covered with meats, cheeses, and nuts.
      Easy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board (How to Make)
    • A collage of four edible Christmas gifts wrapped in festive packaging.
      27 Easy Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts
    • Five Christmas desserts including a cranberry cheesecake, gingerbread cookies and a gingerbread cake.
      40 Best Christmas Dessert Recipes
    • Beef tenderloin, green beans and cranberry cake.
      30+ Easy And Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas and Recipes
    • Dark Chocolate Billionaires Candy is piled in a Christmas-themed bowl.
      Easy Dark Chocolate Billionaires (Homemade Christmas Candy
    • Two frozen Christmas margaritas garnished with fresh cranberries.
      Ultimate Frozen Cranberry Margarita Recipe

    More Christmas recipes →

    My Most-Loved Christmas Recipes (Straight from My Kitchen)

    These are the recipes my family looks forward to all year long: cozy casseroles, sweet treats, plus festive sides and appetizers that bring everyone to the table. They're simple, heartwarming, and guaranteed to make your holiday season merry and delicious.

    • Baked Ham topped with pineapple rings and cherries.
      Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries
    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • A serving of green bean casserole on a white plate with a spoon.
      Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
    • Pineapple cheese casserole topped with crushed Ritz crackers in a white baking dish.
      Pineapple and Cheese Casserole
    • Southern ambrosia in a clear glass serving dish.
      Ambrosia Recipe
    • Decadent Oven Baked Carmel French Toast
      Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast Casserole
    • Easy No-Bake-Cranberry Cheesecake ready to enjoy for a holiday meal
      No-Bake Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
    • Festive cranberry brie bites served on a white plate, topped with cranberry sauce and fresh rosemary sprigs.
      Easy Cranberry Brie Bites (15-Minute Holiday Appetizer)

    More Christmas recipes →

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    Fan Favorites - Recipes Readers Love Year-Round

    These are the trusted recipes that bring readers back again and again. Quick, reliable, and full of Southern comfort, they're always in season.

    • Hanky Panky appetizers piled high on a black plate.
      Hanky Panky Recipe
    • Cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
      Best Southern Cornbread Recipe
    • Six hoecakes or fried cornbread on a white plate.
      Quick and Easy Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)
    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • Two bowls of chicken and dumplings topped with celery and carrots.
      Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits
    • A blackened grouper filet on a plate with grits, garnished with a lemon slice.
      Blackened Grouper
    • Old Fashioned Southern Cornbread-8
      Best Old-Fashioned Cornbread Recipe
    • Pot roast in a crock-pot surrounded by potatoes and carrots.
      Easy Crock-Pot Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix Recipe

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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
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year’s

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    What's New in the 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.

    • A golden brown loaf of garlic cheese pull apart bread on a cutting board.
      Garlic Cheese Pull-Apart Bread (Soft, Buttery and Irresistibly Cheesy)
    • A serving of pecan pie dump cake on a plate, topped with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce.
      Easy Southern Pecan Pie Dump Cake - Dump, Bake, and Serve Bliss
    • Maple glazed ham baked with brown sugar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, sliced on a platter with pineapple and cherries for Christmas dinner.
      Maple Glazed Ham (Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Southern)
    • Brioche French Toast Casserole with Cranberries, a make-ahead holiday breakfast.
      Brioche French Toast Casserole with Cranberries
    Sharon Rigsby, blogger at GritsandPinecones.com

    About Me:

    Hello, I’m Sharon Rigsby, blogger, recipe developer, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. 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!

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    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.

    • Golden Jezebel Sauce served over cream cheese with crackers on a holiday platter.
      Classic Jezebel Sauce – A Southern Condiment
    • A small jar full of hot honey with crushed red pepper flakes.
      How to Make Hot Honey (Sweet, Spicy and Easy)
    • Perfect Roast Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet garnished with lemon slices.
      Cast Iron Roast Chicken (Crispy Skin, Juicy Meat)
    • A large white oval bowl full of creamed potatoes and topped with parsley.
      Easy Old Fashioned Creamed Potatoes (Southern Comfort Side Dish)
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