In this post I’ll be sharing Southern Christmas Dinner Recipes and Menu Ideas. The holidays! They all happen so fast. By the time we’ve finished Thanksgiving dinner it is time to start planning the Christmas dinner menu. It’s not so tough though since our Southern holiday dinners are almost the same. Maybe a change…
In this post I am sharing my version of Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese. Southern baked macaroni and cheese is one of the most important sides at every Southern holiday meal. Creamy, Cheesy, Delicious! I love macaroni and cheese. I love the different southern recipes and have tried most all of them. This is one…
In this post I’m sharing how to make a delicious Stuffed Zucchini Recipe. My family requested a dinner of grilled peppercorn beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and zucchini. While I was thinking about the preparations for dinner my mind started wondering….how should I prepare the zucchini. ‘Cause you know, sometimes you just want something…
I’ve spent the last two weeks going through a wonderful cookbook ~ “The Crown of Southern Cooking”, by Evelyn Roughton, published by Quail Ridge Press. Evelyn and her family own and operate The Crown Restaurant in Mississippi. The Crown is a well known landmark. They’ve been serving up lunch for over 40 years. A restaurant…
There are a lot of similarities in the southern menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I mean we practically have the same thing for both occasions. Here you’ll find a collection of holiday recipes from myself, as well as recipes from some of my favorite bloggers and cookbook authors. Happy Holidays Everyone. Turkey: Turkey Brine – Alton…
In this post I’ll be sharing a jazzed up Green Bean Casserole Recipe with sausage and cheese. The famous holiday green bean casserole. The original recipe made it’s debut in the 1950’s. It makes it’s appearance at social gatherings and holidays. In fact, it’s a dish that most people expect to see at holidays….
In this post you’ll find delicious Southern Memorial Day Menu Ideas! “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” ~ President Harry S. Truman Hey Y’all! I don’t think…
Pineapple Pudding is an easy variation to the old fashioned banana pudding recipe. Basically, you just use pineapple tidbits instead of bananas. Voila, a different dessert. Easy to make and the best part is you can make it the day ahead. It’s just as wonderful cold as it is warm. While banana pudding…
Easter brings family and friends together at my house. I enjoy making a dinner that everyone will love. I’m sharing some of the traditional favorites we enjoy at my house and have included the recipe links. At the end of the post I’ve also included links for other Southern Style…
In this post I am sharing how to make Southern Style Collard Greens. Collard greens are a favorite winter crop in the South and a new year dinner tradition to bring luck in the coming year. I can’t recall a first dinner in the new year that didn’t involve freshly cooked collard greens,…
In this post I’m sharing how to make a simple side dish of New Potatoes with Parsley Butter Sauce. Although this is a very simple recipe, it is also elegant, making it perfect for company. New potatoes are such a fun side dish and can be prepared a variety of ways. This happens to be…
In this post I’m sharing how to make Perfect Easy Peel Boiled Eggs. Place your eggs into a pot and fill with water covering eggs 1″. Add 1/2 tsp salt to the water. Place the pot on your stove top burner and turn on high. Once the eggs come to a full boil turn the…