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.
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There is a reason followers keep returning to these top-rated recipes that are delicious, quick, and easy to prepare!
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Make It a Summer to Savor: Memorial Day Recipes and Easy Warm-Weather Eats
From backyard BBQs to beach picnics, these Memorial Day and summer recipes are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Simple, Southern, and downright delicious!
- 36 Easy Memorial Day Recipes for 2025
- The Ultimate Smoked Burgers
- Best Smoked Baked Beans
- Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar
- Easy Grilled Half Chicken Recipe with Dry Rub
- Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)
- Amazing Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
- Red White and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake
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Steaks, Sides and Sweet Stuff: Father’s Day Favorites for a Summer to Remember
From meaty mains to classic sides and sweet treats, these Father’s Day recipes are perfect for backyard cookouts and summer suppers alike.
- Beer Can Chicken – Big Green Egg
- Steakhouse-Style Blackened Steak Recipe
- Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
- Chili Rubbed Ribeye Steak with Maple Bourbon Butter
- Easy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake Recipe
- Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon Steak
- Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler
- Best Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers
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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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