Featuring Southern comfort food made simple and shareable.
Weeknight Dinners Made Easy
Quick, comforting Southern dinners that take 30 minutes or less and are easy to pull together on busy weeknights. These no-fuss recipes are full of flavor and perfect for feeding a family without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry30 Minutes
- Easy Chicken Marsala with Prosciutto23 Minutes
- Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli20 Minutes
- Easy Shrimp Quesadillas with Bacon Recipe20 Minutes
- Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich25 Minutes
- Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta: Easy 20-Minute Dinner Recipe18 Minutes
- Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Recipe (20 Minutes)20 Minutes
- Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)25 Minutes
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Seafood Favorites (Perfect for Lent & Beyond)
From shrimp and fish to Southern seafood classics, these easy 30-minute or less recipes are perfect for Lent, Friday suppers, or anytime you're craving something fresh and flavorful from the coast.
- Baked Snapper Fillets (Quick, Easy and Crispy)30 Minutes
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp (Easy & Elegant)55 Minutes
- Easy Pan-Seared Red Snapper Recipe with Mango Salsa20 Minutes
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Blue Cheese30 Minutes
- Mediterranean Grouper23 Minutes
- Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets (Ready in 20 Minutes)20 Minutes
- Quick and Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe (10 minutes)10 Minutes
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe10 Minutes
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Mardi Gras Recipes to Let the Good Times Roll
Bring a little Mardi Gras magic to your kitchen with festive Cajun and Creole favorites. From comforting classics to celebratory sweets, these recipes make it easy to celebrate Fat Tuesday with bold flavors and plenty of Southern flair.
- Easy Cajun Red Beans and Rice (Ready in Under an Hour)
- 27 Mardi Gras Recipes and Menu Ideas
- Creole Seafood Jambalaya Recipe – Shrimp and Sausage)
- Hurricane Cocktail Recipe – A Mardi Gras Favorite
- Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip – A Flavorful Appetizer
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp (20 Minutes)
- Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe (Creamy and Cheesy)
- Creole Shrimp Toast – Easy and Cheesy
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One-Pot & Comfort Classics
Nothing warms things up like a pot simmering on the stove. These hearty soups, stews, and one-pot meals are perfect for chilly February days, and even better the next day.
- One Pot Lasagna Soup (Hearty and Ready in 45 Minutes)
- Quick & Easy Mexican Pork Stew Recipe (15 minutes)
- Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe ( Easy & Creamy)
- Broccoli and White Bean Soup (Creamy and Irresistible)
- Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo (Avgolemono)
- Corn and Crab Bisque Recipe
- Easy Chicken and Cauliflower Skillet
- Mexican Beef Rice Skillet (Quick and Easy)
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Reader Favorites & Southern 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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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.
- Ham and Scalloped Potatoes in the Crock-Pot
- Southern Braised Chuck Roast with Red Wine Gravy
- Easy Make-Ahead Baked Ziti with Sausage and Ricotta
- Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe (Creamy and Cheesy)
- Easy Crock-Pot Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix Recipe
- Chuck Roast Chili (Made with Leftover Roast)
- Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
- Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (From Scratch)
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