Dollywood’s Cinnamon Bread Copycat
When I arrive at Dollywood, first things first: I head straight to the Grist Mill for some cinnamon bread. It's just that good! I like to make it with pumpkin pie spice at home to give it an extra flavor boost. —Amanda Singleton, Kingsport, Tennessee
Kentucky Mule
Bourbon lovers will love this Kentucky mule recipe. It's the same as a Moscow mule, but replaces the vodka with...
Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce
This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the...
Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...
Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin Waffles
Whether you’re indulging for brunch or dinner, these chicken and waffles do it all. The Sriracha syrup adds a special...
Ketolicious Cheesy Biscuits with Turkey Sausage
If you're craving serious comfort food, this sammy is for you. The keto-friendly breakfast of homemade biscuits and turkey sausage...
Southern Deviled Eggs
There is nothing more simple, or delicious, than these southern deviled eggs. I make them for every BBQ, tailgate or...
Copycat KFC Coleslaw
We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...
Appalachian Stack Cake with Apple-Bourbon Sauce
My version of a completely traditional Appalachian stack cake was inspired by the way my ancestors would have made it...
Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter
A couple of years ago, one of my friend's parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the...
Sausage and Gravy Biscuit Pockets
I love sausage, gravy and biscuits, so I thought it'd be a fabulous idea to make them portable for an...
Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket
With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...
50 Southern Comfort Foods for Winter
Fierce winter weather makes comfort food a necessity, and nobody does it better than Southern home cooks!
Banana Pudding Cake
I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...
Southern-Style Meat Loaf
When my husband and I moved to the South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! Its addition lends flair...
Southern Peach Toasts
These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...
Turnip Greens Salad
My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to...
Sweet Potato Meringue Bake
This sweet potato meringue casserole is a slightly sweeter variation of the original, minus the extra sugar. It's simple enough...
Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole
I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...
Smoked Brisket
This smoked brisket recipe is always a crowd favorite—it really melts in your mouth! —Jodi Abel, La Jolla, California
What Is Pimiento Cheese and Why Everyone (Not Just Southerners) Should Try It
Are you really asking "what is pimiento cheese?" Well, take it from a Southerner on why this spread is a...
Benne Seed Wafers
Crisp, chewy, nutty and caramelized benne wafers (aka sesame seed cookies) are perfect for your holiday or Kwanzaa celebrations. For...
29 Traditional Southern Thanksgiving Desserts (+ New Favorites)
Complete your holiday spread with some traditional Southern desserts like pecan and sweet potato pies as well as new favorites...
Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the...
Slow-Cooker Grits
Since moving to the South, I have come to love grits! I also adore my slow cooker, and I worked...
Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles
Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...
Saucy Barbecue Shrimp
This old, rustic Cajun dish is one of our family favorites. Don't remove the shells from the shrimp—the beauty of...
Pressure-Cooker Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken
I live in Georgia but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. —Ramona Parris,...
Easy Peasy Biscuits
I love that I can make these biscuits and have enough left over to freeze for another meal. They're a...
Bourbon Meatballs
Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are...
