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    Healthy Recipes

    Check out some of my healthier recipes which are lower in calories and packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits. These "must try" favorites don't sacrifice taste and are quick and easy to prepare.

    How about my Pan Seared Red Snapper with Mango Salsa, Summer Pasta Salad, which is loaded with fresh vegetables, or Sauteed Fresh Spinach with Lemon and Garlic? Eating healthy never tasted so good!

    • Southern Pea Salad with Herb Buttermilk Dressing
    • Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy One-Pan Bake)
    • Purple Cabbage Coleslaw (Creamy, Crunchy, and Full of Flavor!)
    • Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins with Pecan and Oat Crumble Topping
    • Avocado Toast with Tomatoes
    • Classic Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe with Bacon
    • Oven-Baked Bone-In Chicken Breasts
    • Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    • Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Make-Ahead)
    • Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets
    • Broccoli Cauliflower Cranberry Salad with Bacon
    • Oven-Baked Parmesan Grouper Fillets (Ready in 20 Minutes)
    • Roasted Broccoli and Carrots (Quick and Easy)
    • One-Pot Lasagna Soup (30-Minutes)
    • Garlic Parmesan Green Beans (Blistered)
    • Ultimate Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
    • Mexican Beef Rice Skillet (Quick and Easy)
    • Best Fruit Salad Cocktail
    • Baked Snapper Fillets (Quick, Easy and Crispy)
    • Easy Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe
    • Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)
    • Stuffed Fajita Chicken Breasts Recipe (Easy & Cheesy)
    • Easy Roasted Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe
    • Greek Chicken Soup with Lemon and Orzo (Avgolemono)
    • Best Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe with Pecans
    • Easy Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe (Oven-Baked)
    • Quick and Easy Classic House Salad Recipe
    • Easy Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe (Stovetop)
    • Broccoli and White Bean Soup (Creamy and Irresistible)
    • Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe ( Easy & Creamy)
    • Best Turkey Chili Recipe with Leftover Turkey
    • Easy Pan-Seared Red Snapper Recipe with Mango Salsa
    • Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)
    • Quick & Easy Mexican Pork Stew Recipe (15 minutes)
    • Baked Sweet Potato Slices
    • Creole Seafood Jambalaya Recipe – Shrimp and Sausage)
    • Easy Broiled Chicken Thighs Recipe (Juicy Perfection)
    • Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Fresh Corn
    • Grilled Spatchcock Chicken with Lemon Chicken Marinade
    • Easy Watermelon Popsicles Two Ingredients

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    Sharon Rigsby, blogger at GritsandPinecones.com

    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, 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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    Quick and Easy Summer Favorites

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      Southern Pea Salad with Herb Buttermilk Dressing
    • Smoked Baked Beans in a cast-iron skillet.
      Best Smoked Baked Beans
    • Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and onion in a white bowl.
      Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar
    • Chicken on the grill with corn.
      Easy Grilled Half Chicken Recipe with Dry Rub
    • A large bowl of American Coleslaw containing shredded green cabbage and carrots.
      Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)
    • A scoop of strawberry sherbet on a container of ice cream.
      Easy Homemade Strawberry Sherbet

    Fan Favorites - Most Loved Recipes

    • A white bowl full of creamy potato salad topped with paprika.
      Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • Six hoecakes or fried cornbread on a white plate.
      Quick and Easy Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)
    • A blackened grouper filet on a plate with grits, garnished with a lemon slice.
      Blackened Grouper
    • Cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
      Best Southern Cornbread Recipe
    • A white bowl full of cooked purple hull peans.
      Purple Hull Peas Recipe
    • A clear glass trifle dish with layers of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
      Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake

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