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    Traditional Southern Recipes and Hospitality

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    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.

    • A small black skillet full of chicken and broccoli stir fry topped with cashews.
      Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chicken Marsala in a cast-iron-skillet.
      Easy Chicken Marsala with Prosciutto
      Cook Time23 Minutes
    • Pecan crusted fish fillets garnished with lemon slices.
      Quick and Easy Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets
      Cook Time21 Minutes
    • Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas on a plate with avocado and salsa toppings
      Easy Shrimp Quesadillas with Bacon Recipe
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Spicy Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwiches topped with blue cheese crumbles
      Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • A skillet full of lemon chicken orzo pasta garnished with sliced cherry tomatoes and basil.
      Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta: Easy 20-Minute Dinner Recipe
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • Broiled chicken thighs on a white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
      Easy Broiled Chicken Thighs Recipe (Juicy Perfection)
      Cook Time17 Minutes
    • A bowl of salsa verde chicken chili topped with sour cream and cheese with a piece of cornbread.
      Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)
      Cook Time25 Minutes

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    Easter Favorites & Spring Brunch Recipes

    From classic Easter ham and Southern side dishes to festive desserts and spring brunch favorites, these recipes are perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

    • A collage of traditional Easter dishes including rack of lab=mb and potato salad.
      43 Easy Easter Dinner Menu Ideas
    • 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)
    • A spoonful of Broccoli Cheese Casserole topped with crushed Ritz crackers and cheese.
      Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
    • Old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese in a casserole dish topped with a golden Ritz cracker crust.
      Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • A large spoonful of parmesan potatoes au gratin over a white gratin dish.
      Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
    • A serving of eggs benedict casserole topped with hollandaise sauce and garnished with chives.
      Eggs Benedict Breakfast Casserole (Overnight with Foolproof Blender Hollandaise)
    • A white serving bowl with broccoli, cauliflower, and cranberry salad topped with pecans.
      Broccoli Cauliflower Cranberry Salad with Bacon
    • A clear glass trifle dish with layers of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
      Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake

    More Easter favorites →

    Easter Desserts & Spring Sweets

    From classic Southern cakes to fresh strawberry favorites and creamy cheesecakes, these Easter desserts are perfect for spring celebrations, brunches, and holiday gatherings.

    • A collage of 8 Easter Desserts and Treats, including Cakes, a Cobbler, and Cheesecake.
      53 Easy Easter Desserts and Treats Recipes
    • Fresh strawberry pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate.
      Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello
    • A No-Bake Honey Cheesecake on a wooden cutting board with a slice cut out.
      Honey Cheesecake (No-Bake)
    • A whole Chocolate Raspberry Tart cut into slices, ready to serve.
      Easy Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe (No-Bake)
    • A slice of Southern sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
      Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
    • A carrot cake on a cake stand with a slice cut out that is on a plate.
      Best Ever Carrot Cake with Easy Cream Cheese Icing
    • A slice of old-fashioned sour cream pound cake topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
      Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
    • 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)

    More Easter favorites →

    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.

    • A baked snapper fillet topped with panko on a white plate with lemons for garnish.
      Baked Snapper Fillets (Quick, Easy and Crispy)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Crab stuffed shrimp on a black plate garnished with lemon slices.
      Crab Stuffed Shrimp (Easy & Elegant)
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Pan seared red snapper topped with mango salsa served over rice.
      Easy Pan-Seared Red Snapper Recipe with Mango Salsa
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • A red baking dish with shrimp pasta garnished with parsley.
      Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Blue Cheese
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Mediterranean Grouper Fillet with Olives and Capers
      Mediterranean Grouper
      Cook Time23 Minutes
    • Oven baked grouper fillets topped with Parmesan and sour cream on a plate with a wedge salad.
      Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets (Ready in 20 Minutes)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Blackened shrimp in a cast iron skillet garnished with lime wedges.
      Quick and Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe (10 minutes)
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Blackened mahi-mahi with cheese grits and broccoli slaw on a white plate.
      Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
      Cook Time10 Minutes

    More Seafood recipes→

    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.

    • Six hoecakes or fried cornbread on a white plate.
      Quick and Easy Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)
    • Hanky Panky appetizers piled high on a black plate.
      Hanky Panky Recipe
    • Cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
      Best Southern Cornbread Recipe
    • Two bowls of chicken and dumplings topped with celery and carrots.
      Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits
    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • 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)
    • Old Fashioned Southern Cornbread-8
      Best Old-Fashioned Cornbread 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.

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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.

    • A mason jar full of cooked brown sugar bacon slices on a buffet.
      Brown Sugar Sweet and Spicy Bacon (Easy Oven Candied Bacon)
    • A white bowl full of lobster bisque garnished with pieces of lobster, herbs, and a swirl of cream.
      Lobster Bisque (Creamy, Restaurant-Style & Gluten-Free)
    • A dozen baked sausage egg bites stacked on a plate with forks and juice.
      Sausage Egg Bites (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Muffins)
    • Garlic Butter Noodles with Shrimp on a white plate, garnished with parsley.
      Garlic Butter Noodles with Shrimp (Royal Reds, Ready in 20 Minutes)
    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.

    • Fruit salad with orange simple syrup in two dessert glasses with a bowl of fruit.
      Old-Fashioned Fruit Salad with Orange Simple Syrup
    • Four casseroles including chicken taco, french onion, ravioli, and chicken divan.
      One-Dish Wonders: 20 Ultimate Casserole Recipes for Busy Nights
    • A loaf of sweet potato bread on a cutting board with slices already cut.
      Southern Sweet Potato Bread (Moist, Easy & Packed with Pecans)
    • Lemon pepper chicken thighs garnished with lemon slices and parsley.
      Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Recipe (20 Minutes)

    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.

    • 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
    • in a skillet topped with capers.
      Easy Chicken and Cauliflower Skillet
    • Mexican Beef Rice Skillet in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
      Mexican Beef Rice Skillet (Quick and Easy)

    More Soup & One-Skillet meals →

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