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    Traditional Southern Recipes and Hospitality

    A collage with images of potato salad, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, pound cake and black-eyed peas, plus text.

    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.

    • A large serving dish full of fried bang bang chicken, topped with bang bang sauce and chopped scallions.
      Bang Bang Chicken Recipe (Crispy, Easy & Better Than Takeout)
    • Three air-fried chicken leg quarters on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters (Crispy, Juicy & Easy Marinade)
    • Chocolate chunk Banana muffins stacked on a plate next to a bottle of milk.
      Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins (Moist, Easy & Bakery-Style)
    • Fresh strawberry pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate.
      These Easter Desserts Might Be the First Thing Gone (13 Recipes)

    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.

    • Smoked queso dip with Rotel and sausage in a cast-iron skillet.
      Smoked Queso Dip (Creamy, Easy & Stovetop Option Included)
    • Four dishes including a quiche, salad and two casseroles made with leftover ham.
      Don't Let That Ham Go to Waste! 16 Easy Leftover Ham Recipes
    • A sheet pan full of beef nachos topped with sour cream.
      Ultimate Loaded Ground Beef Nachos (Easy Oven Recipe)
    • A plate of oven-baked country-style ribs topped with BBQ sauce and garnished with parsley.
      Boneless Country-Style Ribs in the Oven (Tender, Easy & Foolproof)

    No-Fuss Weeknight Dinners You'll Make on Repeat

    Busy day? 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.

    • A small black skillet full of chicken and broccoli stir fry topped with cashews.
      Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Shrimp and chicken fried rice in a white bowl with chopsticks and an egg roll.
      The Best Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice
      Cook Time30 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
    • Bacon wrapped chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
      Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs Recipe with Rub
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A bowl of shrimp creole served over rice.
      Creamy Cajun Shrimp (20 Minutes)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Shrimp Pasta Salad in a white bowl garnished with a sprig of dill.
      Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • Two baked chicken breasts topped with pesto, mented mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes to make Chicken Pesto with Mozzarella.
      Chicken Pesto with Mozzarella (Easy, Juicy & Ready in 30 Minutes)
      Cook Time25 Minutes

    More Weeknight dinner recipes →

    Cinco de Mayo Favorites (Easy, Festive & Crowd-Pleasing)

    Ready to celebrate? These Cinco de Mayo favorites are festive, flavorful, and easy to make-perfect for everything from casual family dinners to laid-back get-togethers with friends.

    • Collage of 5 Mexican dishes including tacos, fajitas, and a margarita.
      47 Best Cinco de Mayo Recipes and Menu Ideas
    • Frozen margaritas in margarita glasses on a colorful Mexican towel, garnished with lime slices.
      Ultimate Frozen Margaritas Recipe
    • A white ceramic baking dish filled with baked chicken taco casserole, garnished with cilantro.
      Easy Chicken Taco Casserole (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
    • Three slow-cooker pulled pork tacos on a board with avocado cilantro lime sauce.
      Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
    • Mexican Beef Rice Skillet in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
      Mexican Beef Rice Skillet (Quick and Easy)
    • A sheet pan full of beef nachos topped with sour cream.
      Ultimate Loaded Ground Beef Nachos (Easy Oven Recipe)
    • A serving of Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Casserole on a white plate, garnished with avocado slices.
      Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas (Easy, Make-Ahead Casserole)
    • Walking Taco Casserole in a brightly colored baking dish, topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
      Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

    More Cinco de Mayo favorites →

    Easy Spring Brunch Ideas (Perfect for Mother's Day)

    Planning something special? These easy spring brunch ideas are fresh, flavorful, and tested in my kitchen; perfect for celebrating Mother's Day without the stress.

    • A collage of Mother's Day dishes including grape salad and quiche.
      38 Easy Mother's Day Recipes and Brunch Ideas (Make Mom Feel Special)
    • A dozen baked sausage egg bites stacked on a plate with forks and juice.
      Sausage Egg Bites (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Muffins)
    • A slice of cottage cheese egg bake on a serving spatula over the baked casserole.
      Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Make-Ahead)
    • Fruit salad with orange simple syrup in two dessert glasses with a bowl of fruit.
      Old-Fashioned Fruit Salad with Orange Simple Syrup
    • French toast bites stacked on a plate with a pitcher of syrup.
      French Toast Bites Recipe – Cinnamon Sugar Coating
    • Cajun shrimp and grits in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.
      Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe (Creamy and Cheesy)
    • A slice of quiche with tomatoes on a white plate, garnished with a sprig of parsley.
      Easy Bacon Spinach Quiche with Fresh Tomatoes
    • A serving of eggs benedict casserole topped with hollandaise sauce and garnished with chives.
      Eggs Benedict Breakfast Casserole (Overnight with Foolproof Blender Hollandaise)

    More Mother’s Day favorites →

    Easy Desserts That Feel a Little Fancy (But Aren't)

    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.

    • A collage of four spring desserts including strawberry pie, carrot cake and lemon cheesecake.
      15 Easy Spring Desserts Everyone Will Love
    • A square of a lemon blueberry icebox cake on a white plate.
      Easy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake Recipe
    • Four images of ice cream and sherbets including orange and berry sherbet.
      Frozen Fantasies: 18 Easy Dreamy Ice Cream and Sherbet Recipes to Try Now!
    • Fresh strawberry pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate.
      Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello
    • A clear glass trifle dish with layers of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
      Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake
    • Four key lime mousses garnished with a lime wedge in parfait glasses.
      Easy Key Lime Mousse
    • 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)
    • A collage of four strawberry desserts including strawberry shortcake.
      Strawberry Sensations: 20 Irresistible Recipes for Every Occasion

    More Dessert 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.

    • Six hoecakes or fried cornbread on a white plate.
      Quick and Easy Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)
    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • Hanky Panky appetizers piled high on a black plate.
      Hanky Panky Recipe
    • Cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
      Best Southern Cornbread Recipe
    • A blackened grouper filet on a plate with grits, garnished with a lemon slice.
      Blackened Grouper
    • A bowl of cocktail sauce next to fried oysters on a plate.
      Southern Crispy Fried Oysters Recipe
    • Fried shrimp and a bowl of cocktail sauce on a white plate.
      Pan-Fried Shrimp (Lightly Floured & Crispy in Minutes)
    • Rich and cheesy Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham ready to serve
      Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham

    Browse all of my Southern 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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    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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    Easy One-Pot Meals (Less Cleanup, More Flavor)

    Less cleanup, more flavor! These easy one-pot meals are simple, kitchen-tested, and perfect for getting a delicious dinner on the table without a sink full of dishes.

    • Mexican Pork Stew in a white bowl garnished with sour cream and avocado.
      Quick & Easy Mexican Pork Stew Recipe (15 minutes)
    • A large serving of cooked Cajun chicken and rice with bell peppers, onions, and other vegetables surrounding it.
      Cajun Sausage and Rice (One Skillet Dinner)
    • A large serving of baked ravioli topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with chopped parsley on a plate.
      Easy Baked Ravioli (4-Ingredients)
    • A skillet full of cheesy chicken broccoli pasta with a wooden spoon.
      Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta: A One-Pot Family Favorite
    • Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo in a white Dutch oven with wilted spinach.
      Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo (Avgolemono)
    • A Dutch oven full of Seafood Jambalaya topped with shrimp.
      Creole Seafood Jambalaya Recipe – Shrimp and Sausage)
    • French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole in a white rectangle baking dish.
      Easy French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole
    • Hamburger noodle casserole in a white baking dish garnished with chopped scallions.
      Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole with Cheese

    More One-Pot favorites →

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