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Southern Comfort

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Soul food and Sunday suppersSettle in for soul food and Sunday suppers: crispy fried chicken, shrimp and grits, classic sides, and a bowl of banana pudding. Southern cooking here is generous, seasoned, and made for sharing. Save this collection for the meals that feel like home.

Recipes

18

Appetizers

Pimento Cheese Dip

Pimento Cheese Dip

A classic Southern pimento cheese dip that's creamy, tangy, and packed with sharp cheddar flavor. This crowd-pleasing spread comes together in minutes with simple pantry staples and tastes even better after a little time in the fridge. Perfect for crackers, celery sticks, sandwiches, or as a burger topping — this is the real deal, no shortcuts needed.

Mains

Classic Southern Fried Chicken

Classic Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy, golden, and juicy on the inside — this is the fried chicken recipe your family will ask for again and again. A buttermilk soak tenderizes the chicken and helps the seasoned flour coating cling perfectly, delivering that satisfying crunch in every bite. Approachable enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for Sunday dinner.

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

A Southern classic done right — creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits topped with plump, garlicky shrimp in a smoky, savory pan sauce with bacon and scallions. This approachable, well-tested version delivers restaurant-quality results in under an hour using straightforward techniques any home cook can master.

Classic Pulled Pork

Classic Pulled Pork

Tender, smoky, fall-apart pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection with a bold dry rub and finished with a tangy barbecue sauce. This crowd-pleasing classic is perfect for sandwiches, sliders, tacos, or served straight off the plate. Low and slow is the name of the game — the oven or slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while your kitchen fills with irresistible aromas.

Classic Louisiana Gumbo

Classic Louisiana Gumbo

A rich, soul-warming Louisiana gumbo built on a deep, dark roux and loaded with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp. This classic recipe is approachable for home cooks — every step is clear, the timing is forgiving, and the result is a deeply flavorful, hearty pot of Southern comfort that tastes like it took all day (even though it didn't).

Southern Fried Catfish

Southern Fried Catfish

A classic Southern-style fried catfish with a golden, seasoned cornmeal crust that's perfectly crispy on the outside and tender, flaky on the inside. Soaked in seasoned buttermilk and coated in a well-spiced cornmeal-flour blend, this is the kind of reliably delicious recipe that never goes out of style. Ready in under an hour and guaranteed to please the whole family.

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak

A Southern comfort food classic — tenderized cube steak dredged in a seasoned flour coating, pan-fried to a golden, shatteringly crispy crust, and smothered in a rich, peppery cream gravy. This well-tested home recipe keeps things approachable with simple pantry staples and reliable technique for perfect results every time.

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

A classic, crowd-pleasing baked mac and cheese with a rich, velvety cheese sauce and a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping. Made with a simple roux-based béchamel and a blend of sharp cheddar and Gruyère, this is the kind of comforting, reliable recipe that becomes a family staple. No fancy techniques — just straightforward, deeply satisfying mac and cheese every time.

Sides

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

A Southern classic done right — firm, tangy green tomatoes coated in a seasoned cornmeal-flour crust and pan-fried to a perfectly crispy, golden finish. This well-tested recipe nails the crunch-to-tenderness ratio every time, making it an approachable and reliable go-to for a beloved comfort food staple. Serve as an appetizer, side dish, or piled high on a sandwich or BLT.

Classic Hush Puppies

Classic Hush Puppies

Golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside — these classic Southern hush puppies are the perfect side dish for fried fish, BBQ, or any comfort food spread. Made with a simple cornmeal batter flavored with onion and a touch of sugar, they fry up in minutes and disappear even faster. This well-tested recipe delivers consistent results every time: a crunchy shell with a soft, slightly sweet, savory cornbread center.

Southern Collard Greens

Southern Collard Greens

A soul-warming Southern classic — tender collard greens slow-simmered with smoky ham hocks, aromatics, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a perfect balance of savory, smoky, and tangy. This is the kind of dish that fills the whole house with incredible aroma and tastes even better the next day. Simple, honest, and deeply satisfying.

Creamy Coleslaw

Creamy Coleslaw

A classic, crowd-pleasing creamy coleslaw with crisp shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a tangy, sweet, and rich dressing. This well-tested recipe strikes the perfect balance — not too sweet, not too sharp — and gets better as it sits. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or alongside any grilled or fried main.

Breads

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

Tall, flaky, and golden-brown, these classic Southern-style buttermilk biscuits are everything a homemade biscuit should be. With just a handful of pantry staples and a few key techniques — cold butter, a gentle hand, and a hot oven — you'll pull out a batch of pillowy, buttery biscuits every single time. Perfect for breakfast with jam, alongside a bowl of soup, or split open and loaded with sausage gravy.

Classic Homemade Cornbread

Classic Homemade Cornbread

A golden, tender, and slightly sweet cornbread with a crispy crust and fluffy crumb. This reliable, from-scratch recipe comes together in minutes and bakes up beautifully every time — perfect alongside chili, soups, BBQ, or simply slathered with butter and honey. Baking it in a cast iron skillet gives you that irresistible golden-brown crust that makes homemade cornbread truly special.

Desserts

Classic Peach Cobbler

Classic Peach Cobbler

A timeless Southern-style peach cobbler with juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches bubbling beneath a golden, buttery biscuit topping. This foolproof recipe works beautifully with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches — making it a go-to dessert any time of year. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for pure comfort in every bite.

Classic Banana Pudding

Classic Banana Pudding

A Southern classic that never goes out of style — layers of silky homemade vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and crisp Nilla wafers that soften into tender, cake-like layers as it chills. This from-scratch version is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, topped with billowy whipped cream. It's the kind of dessert that disappears at every potluck, holiday table, or Sunday dinner.

Classic Pecan Pie

Classic Pecan Pie

A timeless Southern pecan pie with a gooey, caramel-like filling packed with toasted pecans nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. This well-tested recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and rich — not too runny, not too stiff — and bakes up beautifully every time. A holiday table staple that's surprisingly simple to pull together.

Drinks

Classic Southern Sweet Tea

Classic Southern Sweet Tea

A timeless Southern staple — rich, perfectly sweetened black tea served ice-cold. This foolproof method uses a simple hot-brew and sugar syrup technique to guarantee crystal-clear tea that's never bitter or cloudy. It's the kind of sweet tea your grandma would approve of: smooth, refreshing, and deeply satisfying on a hot day.