Southern

Okra and tomatoes is an easy way to use up two abundant summer crops. This smothered okra recipe is great...

This recipe is truly southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...

This succotash recipe has everything that makes Southern cooking irresistible: ham hocks, beans, vegetables and herbs. It's easily customizable too,...

"MY AUNT baked her beans in a old earthenware crock in the wood stove. She'd stir them periodically with a...

Our rich and sweet pound cake recipe is made with all the basics—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour—for a perfect,...

This fluffy and sweet cornbread sausage stuffing will become a family favorite whether it's Thanksgiving or not, and it's quick...

This easy southern potato salad recipe is an old-fashioned favorite that fits in perfectly at potlucks, luncheons, backyard cookouts and...

Our buttermilk pie consists of a cinnamon-lemon custard layer nestled inside a tender, flaky pie crust. It's so delicious, you'll...

Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a...

THESE BISCUITS are simple to make and have a wonderful aroma when baking!
This particular recipe is one of...

My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...

Move over sausage gravy, this creamed chicken over biscuits recipe easy to make and satisfying to eat.

This squash casserole with stuffing freshens up a typical stuffing casserole by adding slices of summer squash and onion pulled...

These pecan logs are easier to make than many traditional versions, but just as tasty. Using store-bought caramels for the...

This is one of my favorite quick-fix suppers. I'm sure a lot of people have never tried fried green tomatoes,...

Whip up a classic pimento cheese ball with cream cheese, sharp cheddar and tangy pimentos for an easy...

My grandmother came up with her own version of easy fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it. It's...

Betty Janzen
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

A Mennonite friend gave me this delicious recipe when I first got married. Most...

This old-fashioned banana pudding recipe is a classic southern dessert.

This old-fashioned jam cake—a melange of blackberry spread, brown sugar frosting and pecans—is a southern-accented dessert that's destined to become...

This flavor-packed cornbread pudding has the homestyle goodness you love, combining the creamy comfort of pudding with the familiar satisfaction...

Our home economists suggest that you prepare these open-faced turkey sandwiches with leftover turkey. or pick up sliced, cooked turkey...

Spoon bread is a centuries-old southern comfort food. Made of cornmeal and a few basic pantry ingredients, this soft, billowy...

This recipe for pecan pie without corn syrup uses honey to achieve a delightful sweetness.

Baked catfish makes a great alternative to the traditional fried version. It still has all the flavor, but it's lighter,...

Pucker up! This lemon chess pie is tangy and bright with a smooth, creamy lemon custard. A dust of confectioners...

This classic shrimp gumbo recipe is the perfect introduction to Louisiana-style cooking.

Ready for the ultimate black-eyed peas recipe? This popular Southern side dish gets its flavor from salty pork belly and...

Bourbon pecan pie is so easy, you'll wonder why you haven't been making it all your life. Serve during the...