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    Traditional Southern Recipes & Hospitality

    Featuring delicious recipes with a Southern flair that are quick, easy, and PERFECT to share with family and friends. Nothing fussy or complicated, just “go-to” dishes with simple ingredients for the everyday home cook.

    Valentine’s Day Recipes:

    Make Valentine’s Day special with my quick and easy recipes and menu ideas this year. Find romantic dinner and dessert recipes for your sweetheart, plus treats for the kids, along with videos and cooking tips.

    • Filet Mignon with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
    • Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce
    • Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon Steak
    • 33 Romantic Desserts for Valentine’s Day

    See more Valentines’s Day recipes →

    Mardi Gras Recipes and Menu Ideas

    If you can’t make it to New Orleans to participate in the 2023 Mardi Gras celebrations, celebrate at home by making my quick, easy, classic Cajun and Creole recipes. Whether you are looking for appetizers, side dishes, desserts, or dinner recipes, I have you covered.

    • 24 Mardi Gras Recipes & Menu Ideas 2023
    • New Orleans-Style Shrimp Creole with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce
    • Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip – A Flavorful Appetizer
    • Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines

    See more Mardi Gras recipes→

    Super Bowl Recipes and Menu Ideas

    If you are looking for the best Super Bowl recipes and menu ideas for hosting a Super Bowl party or just watching it on TV, check out my quick and easy appetizer and snack recipes — and don’t forget, great food can be just as important as the game!

    • Crispy Pan-Fried Buffalo Shrimp
    • The Best Roasted Pecans
    • Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese
    • Best Ever Redneck Caviar Dip

    See more Super Bowl recipes →

    Browse Upcoming Holiday Recipes:

    • Valentine’s Day
    • Mardi Gras
    • Easter
    • Cinco de Mayo

    What’s Trending This Week:

    There is a reason followers keep returning to these top-rated recipes that are quick and easy to prepare!

    • Quick and Easy Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)
    • Blackened Grouper
    • Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • Quick and Easy Hanky Panky Recipe
    • Best Southern Crispy Fried Oysters
    • Southern Fried Fish
    • Easy Pan-Seared Red Snapper
    • Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp
    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 well over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and there is nothing I like better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

    Learn more about me →

    Latest Recipes:

    From my kitchen to yours, check out my newest recipes here:

    • Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
    • Chocolate Ganache Tart & Raspberry Sauce
    • 33 Romantic Desserts for Valentine’s Day
    • Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cake with Cherries

    Recently Updated:

    A few of your favorite recipes that were recently updated to make them even better:

    • Smoked Chicken Thighs with BBQ Sauce
    • Bacon-Wrapped Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • Easy Honey Baked Chicken Thighs
    • Southern Crispy Fried Chicken Burgers

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