Classic Southern Recipes & Comfort Food

Quick and Easy Hoecakes (Johnny Cakes)

February 26, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated May 27, 2020 1 Comment

Six hoecakes or fried cornbread on a white plate.

Easy old-fashioned hoecakes are versatile little yellow miracles of crispy warm deliciousness! Also known as cornmeal pancakes, fried cornbread, or johnnycakes, they can be served any time of day straight out of your skillet. Depending ...

Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

February 23, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby Leave a Comment

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup, topped with tortilla strips, avocado and cilantro.

Comfort food at its finest, and an easy, hands-off dinner, Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup is full of vegetables and all things good for you. It's family-friendly, super simple to make, and super delicious. There aren't many things more ...

Oven-Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Recipe

February 19, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated April 3, 2020 1 Comment

Three pecan crusted chicken breasts in a white baking dish topped with parsley.

Oven-Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken checks all of the boxes! Not only is it tender and juicy, but the buttery pecan coating gives each bite a whole new flavor dimension. Add in the fact that it only takes minutes to prepare, then your oven does the ...

Filet Mignon Recipe with a Blue Cheese Crust – So Tender and Juicy

February 14, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby 3 Comments

Cutting into a filet cooked in a cast-iron skillet with a knife.

If you are looking for a sizzling, decadent, tender, and juicy steak that rivals any restaurant meal, check out my filet mignon topped with a blue cheese crust recipe. The beef is first, pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet and then finished up in the ...

Ultimate Valentine’s Day Romantic Dinner Menus and Recipes

February 12, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated May 4, 2020 4 Comments

A collage of menu ideas for Valentine's Day including steak, potatoes and dessert.

Skip the crowded restaurants this year and make your own cozy and romantic dinner for two at home with my Valentine’s Day dinner recipes and menu ideas roundup. It's the perfect way to say, “I love you” to that special ...

32 Best Decadent and Romantic Valentine’s Day Desserts

February 11, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby 2 Comments

A collage of five chocolate Valentine's Day desserts including cakes and meringues.

Love is in the air on Valentine's Day, and these luscious desserts are the perfect opportunity to show the special people in your life how much you care for them! This showcase of 32 of the best Valentine's Day dessert recipes includes all ...

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake – Fudgy Deliciousness

February 9, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated May 23, 2020 1 Comment

A white bowl with chocolate dump cake topped with vanilla ice cream and cherries.

Chocolate and cherries are a classic flavor combination. Put them together in a simple dump cake with only four ingredients, and you have an irresistibly delightful dessert. A bonus, it's as perfect for Valentine's Day as it is for a neighborhood ...

Grilled Grouper Topped with Sweet and Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe

February 3, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated May 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Two grouper fillets on a white plate topped with mango salsa.

A grilled moist and tender grouper fillet, hot off the grill with a nice sear, topped with an irresistibly sweet and spicy mango salsa full of fresh fruits and vegetables is a sensational main course. One taste of this delectable flaky ...

Cast-Iron Skillet Macho Nachos – A Quick and Easy Recipe

February 1, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated April 30, 2020 1 Comment

Nachos cooked in a cast-iron skillet and topped with sour cream and salsa.

Whether you are looking for the perfect party starter, a game-day snack, or a quick family-friendly weeknight dinner, these Cast-Iron Skillet Macho Nachos are sure to draw raves from everyone. Some folks like to watch football and some that ...

The Best Kumquat Pie – Easy and Delicious!

January 31, 2020 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated February 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

Kumquat pie on a white plate topped with whipped cream.

Tart, sweet and incredibly easy, this Kumquat Pie recipe is sure to become a new family favorite! With an amazingly creamy filling and delicious graham cracker crust, it's quick and straightforward to make and doesn't require any baking! If ...