How to Make a Homemade Moon Pie
Our Moon Pie recipe might just be better than the original Tennessee treat!
Buttery Cornbread
A friend gave me this cornbread recipe several years ago, and I think it's the best recipe I've tried. I...
How to Fry Chicken for a Crowd, According to a Fried Chicken Champion
Crispy, juicy, hot fried chicken for every last guest? It’s possible with these tips for making fried chicken for a...
How to Make Smothered Chicken
Who can resist a generous helping of smothered chicken? This is comfort food at its finest.
21 Vegan Soul Food Recipes You Need to Add to Your Repertoire
Our favorite vegan soul food recipes feature everything from hearty bowls of Hoppin' John to slices of gooey pecan pie.
How to Make Southern Fried Pork Chops
Marinated in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned flour and cooked in hot oil, Southern fried pork chops have lots of flavor...
This Is Why Hush Puppies Are Called ‘Hush Puppies’
Why are hush puppies called "hush puppies"? Let's speculate about the origins of this deep-fried deliciousness.
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...
Kentucky Mule
Bourbon lovers will love this Kentucky mule recipe. It's the same as a Moscow mule, but replaces the vodka with...
What Are Goo Goo Clusters?
Not from Nashville? Then it's time you discovered the gooey, delicious world of Goo Goo Clusters—the chocolate-coated, caramel-filled candies.
Louisiana Meat Pies
I always found the food of Louisiana so full of flavor. These meat pies are my version of the region's...
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...
Creole Cabbage
This is an easy Creole skillet recipe with a wonderful texture and delicious flavor. Feel free to adjust the seasoning...
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...
How to Make Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
This old-fashioned banana pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert.
Southern Deviled Eggs
There is nothing more simple, or delicious, than these southern deviled eggs. I make them for every BBQ, tailgate or...
This Is Why Southerners Put Syrup on Biscuits
Any old-school food lover in the South knows cane syrup is the classic accompaniment to biscuits
This Is Why Southerners Boil Corn in Milk and Butter
Learn how to make corn on the cob with milk and butter for the ultimate summer side dish!
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...
Red Eye Gravy
This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and...
Cornbread and Milk Is the Southern Snack You’ve Never Heard About (Until Now)
It's like cereal, but with leftover cornbread.
What Is Soul Food? The Story You Need to Know
We all eat, but some foods do more than stave off hunger. Charla L. Draper, founder of National Soul Food...
How to Make a Pineapple Sandwich Like You’re from the South
Don't knock it 'til you try it! The pineapple sandwich is a Southern classic made with mayo and pineapple rings.
27 Down-Home Cracker Barrel Copycat Recipes
Take the best down-home Cracker Barrel recipes and bring them, well, home! From chicken n' dumplings to mashed potatoes, our...
Copycat Fried Chicken Sandwich
After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own fried chicken sandwich....
