Classic Southern Recipes & Hospitality from My Kitchen to Yours

Southern Watermelon Tomato Salad

July 5, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 1 Comment

Summer is here and when it's this hot, I am always looking for something light and refreshing to make, and this luscious and healthy Southern Watermelon Tomato Salad checks all of the boxes.Delightfully quick and easy Southern Watermelon ...

20 Super Easy 4th of July Food Ideas

June 29, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

A patriotic 4th of July flower arrangement with American flags

Today I'm sharing 20 Super Easy 4th of July Food Ideas for your 4th of July party or cookout! You will find recipes for kids and adults, and everything from cocktails to appetizers, main dishes to sides and, of course, patriotic red, white, and blue ...

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli

June 27, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 5 Comments

If you like Fettuccine Alfredo, you will love Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon! Number five in my Simple Summer Supper series, it's an easy dinner recipe, the ultimate comfort food and you can have it on the table in 15 ...

Red, White, and Blue Summer Fruit Salad

June 24, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Bring on the sparklers and fireworks and celebrate the 4th of July with this cold and refreshing Red, White, and Blue Summer Fruit Salad!If you are looking for a 4th of July side dish, try my patriotic fruit salad, full of juicy sweet ...

Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole

June 22, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

If you are looking for easy dinner ideas for your family, you are in the right place! My Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole is a kid-friendly meal that your kids will love, and you will too!Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole is just like a regular ...

Parmesan Chicken with Cucumber Salsa

June 17, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Three Parmesan Chicken Breast topped with creamy Cucumber Salsa

The fourth installment in my Simple Summer Supper Series is Parmesan Chicken with Cucumber Salsa.Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Creamy Cucumber Salsa is a light summer meal which consists of chicken breast sliced in half and pounded into thin ...

Southern BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits

June 13, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

Southern BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits is the third installment in my Simple Summer Supper series. One taste of this divine combination of creamy parmesan cheese grits and succulent, briny, gulf shrimp sautéed in a bold and spicy BBQ sauce, and you ...

Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa

June 10, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 6 Comments

Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa is quite possibly the most delicious and versatile recipe I have ever made. And, since I have been cooking most of my life and have over 300 recipes on my blog, that is saying something!I know what you are ...

Homemade Fresh Peach Ice Cream Recipe

June 7, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Two servings of Homemade Fresh Peach Ice Cream with peaches in the background

There is one thing I know for sure, a big dish of cold Homemade Fresh Peach Ice Cream makes our hot and muggy summers just a little more bearable!Fresh Georgia and South Carolina peaches are a harbinger of summer at southern farmers' ...

Pan Fried Fish and Blistered Tomatoes

June 3, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 1 Comment

Pan Fried Fish with Blistered Tomatoes on a white plate garnished with crumbled feta cheese

Pan Fried Fish and Blistered Tomatoes is a healthy and easy summer dinner recipe for the family and a delicious addition to my Simple Summer Supper Series.My Simple Summer Supper Series is series of six light summer meals designed to get you ...