Featuring Southern comfort food made simple and shareable.
Valentine's Day Dinners & Desserts to Share
Whether you're planning a cozy dinner for two or treating yourself to something sweet, these Valentine's Day recipes are made for sharing. Think easy date-night dinners, chocolatey desserts, and a few special touches that feel indulgent without being fussy.
- 32 Romantic Desserts for Valentine’s Day
- Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon with Cowboy Butter (Cast-Iron Steakhouse Style)
- Easy Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe (No-Bake)
- Beef Wellington Bites (Elegant Party Appetizer)
- Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cake with Cherries
- Filet Mignon with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
- Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
- Pan-Seared Boneless Ribeye Steak with Maple Bourbon Butter
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Super Bowl Snacks & Game Day Crowd-Pleasers
Game day calls for food that's big on flavor and easy to serve. From irresistible dips and finger foods to hearty favorites that feed a crowd, these Super Bowl recipes are perfect for tailgating at home - no matter who you're rooting for.
- 47 Game Day Snacks and Appetizers
- Caramelized Onion Dip (Holiday Crowd-Pleaser with Sweet Vidalia Onions)
- Easy Ultimate Loaded Ground Beef Nachos Recipe
- Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
- Easy Game Day Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
- Baked Bacon Ranch Jalapeño Poppers
- Easy Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese
- Easy Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Rolls
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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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Stews & One-Pot Comfort Meals
Nothing warms things up like a pot simmering on the stove. These hearty soups, stews, and one-pot meals are perfect for chilly January 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
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil
- Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham (Hearty & Comforting)
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My Most Popular Southern Recipes
These are the tried-and-true favorites readers come back to again and again. 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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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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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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