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.
Fresh Summer Produce Favorites
Celebrate the best flavors of summer.
Make the most of summer’s freshest ingredients with easy, kitchen-tested recipes featuring ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, juicy peaches, fresh basil, zucchini, berries, and more.
- Easy Southern Tomato Pie
- Easy Homemade Southern Basil Pesto
- Southern Corn Salad Recipe (Quick and Easy)
- Quick and Easy Cherry Tomato Tomato Sauce
- Southern Pea Salad with Herb Buttermilk Dressing
- Easy Peach Bread with Fresh Peaches (Moist & One-Bowl Recipe)
- Purple Hull Peas Recipe
- Southern Homemade Creamed Corn
More summer side dishes →
Summer Cookout and Potluck Favorites
Just because the 4th is over doesn’t mean cookouts stop.
From backyard barbecues to neighborhood potlucks, these easy favorites are perfect for feeding family and friends throughout the summer.
- 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!)
- Easy Grilled London Broil with Marinade Recipe
More grilled favorites →
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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
- Quick and Easy Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets21 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 →
Light & Easy Summer Dinners
Simple dishes that feel special, but won't keep you in the kitchen all evening.
These light and easy summer dinners are full of fresh flavors, simple ingredients, and kitchen-tested recipes perfect for busy nights when it's too hot to fuss in the kitchen.
- 20-Minute Marvels: 11 Quick Summer Dinners Ready in a Flash
- Easy Southern Homemade Shrimp Burgers
- Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish
- Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits
- Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar
- Easy Southern Tomato Pie
- Purple Hull Peas Recipe
- Beat the Heat with These 25 Irresistible Summer Salad 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 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.
- Chill Out: 17 No-Bake Summer Desserts to Beat the Heat
- Easy Homemade Strawberry Sherbet
- Frozen Fantasies: 18 Easy Dreamy Ice Cream and Sherbet Recipes to Try Now!
- Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler
- Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
- Easy Key Lime Mousse
- Old-Fashioned Blackberry Pie
- Strawberry Sensations: 20 Irresistible Recipes for Every Occasion
More dessert favorites→
Fresh & Easy Seafood Recipes for Summer
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 summer dinners that come together quickly without a lot of 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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