Featuring Southern Comfort Food Made Simple and Shareable
What's New in My Kitchen
"Every recipe on this site is tested in my kitchen to make sure it works the first time."
Fresh from my kitchen! These are my newest Southern recipes, simple, flavorful, and tested to make your next meal easy and delicious.
Recipe Makeovers - Even Better the Second Time
Tried, tested, and even better than before! These updated favorites include clearer steps and helpful tips to guarantee delicious results every time.
Game Day Food & Football Favorites
Easy, crowd-pleasing recipes made for kickoff.
From cheesy dips and easy appetizers to wings, sliders, and hearty game day favorites, these crowd-pleasing recipes are made for football Saturdays, tailgates, and watch parties. Just add hungry fans-and plenty of napkins!
- Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring (Festive Party Appetizer)
- Ultimate Loaded Ground Beef Nachos (Easy Oven Recipe)
- Caramelized Onion Dip with Sweet Vidalia Onions
- BLT Dip Recipe (An Easy Cold Party Dip)
- Chuck Roast Chili (Made with Leftover Roast)
- Quick and Easy Fried Crab Claws
- Hot Corn Dip with Cream Cheese and Rotel (Easy & Cheesy)
More Game day favorites→
Labor Day Cookout Favorites
One last summer feast-make it a good one.
From backyard barbecues to neighborhood potlucks, these easy favorites are perfect for feeding family and friends throughout the summer.
- 48 Best Labor Day Recipes for a Cookout, BBQ, or Potluck
- The Ultimate Smoked Burgers
- Smoked Baked Beans (Easy Recipe with Canned Baked Beans)
- Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)
- Beer Can Chicken – Big Green Egg
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Creamy, Tangy & Cookout Perfect)
- Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries
- Smoked Spare Ribs (Tender, Juicy and Fall-Off-the-Bone Good!)
More Labor Day favorites →
Fall Crock Pot Favorites
Cozy fall dinners, with the slow cooker doing the work.
Set it, forget it, and come home to something delicious. These easy, kitchen-tested crock pot recipes are full of cozy fall flavor and perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday suppers, and those first cooler evenings.
- Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops and Apples
- Best Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
- Ham and Scalloped Potatoes in the Crock-Pot
- Slow Cooker Country-Style Ribs with Vidalia Onion Gravy
- Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup (Easy and Flavor-Packed)
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
More Fall Main dishes →
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No-Fuss Weeknight Dinners You'll Make on Repeat
Busy day – kids out of school? These easy weeknight dinners are simple, kitchen-tested, and full of flavor-perfect for getting a delicious meal on the table without a lot of time or fuss.
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry30 Minutes
- Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)30 Minutes
- Easy Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets (21 Minutes)21 Minutes
- Easy Shrimp Quesadillas with Bacon Recipe20 Minutes
- Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs Recipe with Rub35 Minutes
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp (20 Minutes)20 Minutes
- Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette18 Minutes
- Chicken Pesto with Mozzarella (Easy, Juicy & Ready in 30 Minutes)25 Minutes
More Main Dish favorites →
Easy Fall Chicken Dinners
Winner, winner-chicken dinner made easy.
From quick skillet meals and comforting casseroles to oven-baked favorites, these easy, kitchen-tested chicken dinners are packed with flavor and simple enough for any night of the week.
- Easy Chicken Crepes with Mushrooms
- Chicken and Orzo Bake (Easy One-Pan Recipe)
- Southern Fried Chicken Recipe (Crispy, Juicy & Easy Buttermilk Method)
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta: A One-Pot Family Favorite
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Easy, No-Rolling Recipe)
- Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy One-Pan Bake)
- Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta (Easy Skillet Dinner)
- Easy Chicken Taco Casserole (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
More Chicken recipes →
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From quick weeknight dinners to Southern sides and holiday favorites, browse some of our most popular recipe collections.
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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!
Easy Fall Desserts That Feel a Little Fancy (But Aren't)
Pretty enough for company, easy enough for a Tuesday night.
Want something a little special without the extra work? These easy desserts look impressive but are simple, kitchen-tested, and perfect for when you want a sweet treat that feels just a little fancy.
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake with a Pecan Graham Cracker Crust
- Old Fashioned Pear Pie Recipe (Just Like Grandma Used to Make!)
- Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix (3 Ingredients!)
- Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie Recipe (No-Bake)
- Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
- Easy Apple Dapple Cake with Caramel Glaze
- Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie
- Georgia Cornbread Cake AKA Pecan Cake
More dessert favorites→
Fresh & Easy Seafood Recipes for Fall
Light, flavorful meals that taste like a little trip to the coast.
Light, fresh, and full of flavor, these easy seafood recipes are kitchen-tested and perfect for Fall dinners that come together quickly without any fuss.
- Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets (Ready in 20 Minutes)
- Baked Snapper Fillets (Quick, Easy and Crispy)
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp (Easy & Elegant)
- Easy Pan-Seared Red Snapper Recipe with Mango Salsa
- Easy Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa (Fresh, Flaky & Summer-Ready)
- Easy Southern Blue Crab Cakes
- Garlic Butter Cast-Iron Seared Scallops (Ready in 15 Minutes)
- Best Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe with Brown Sugar
More Seafood favorites →
Reader Favorites & Southern Comfort Classics
These are the tried-and-true favorites readers come back to. If you're new here, this is a great place to start. Every recipe is simple, comforting, and made to be shared.
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