yield: 8 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 20 minutes My husband’s parents in west Tennessee have pecan trees, so I always have pecans on hand. One of the things I used to make with them was sugared pecans. These pecans are even more delicious and don’t contain...
yield: 8 servings prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour I was so excited to create this keto version of the beloved pie I grew up eating. It’s a Kentucky Derby party tradition. In some recipes, the filling is spiked with bourbon, but I opted to leave it out of...
yield: 15 bites (3 per serving) prep time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to freeze Peanut butter pie is a popular dessert in the South. I always loved making mine with a chocolate crust. These pie bites are easier to make but still taste like peanut butter pie! I like to...
yield: 8 servings prep time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill cook time: 14 minutes Different variations of fruit pizza or, as some people call it, dessert pizza, can be found at brunches and special events (especially showers!) in the South. The version I used to...
yield: 12 bars (1 per serving) prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 16 minutes Southerners have long enjoyed peanuts; colonists in Virginia enjoyed savory peanut soup made with hand-ground peanuts. When peanut butter came along, dessert recipes using it proliferated—think...
yield: 16 servings prep time: 20 minutes, plus 8 hours to chill cook time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Cheesecake is not a Southern dessert, but it is beloved by many Southerners, including my husband. Because it is his favorite dessert and often serves as his birthday cake,...
yield: 4 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 20 minutes Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern side dish. They have a tart flavor and are so addictive—the more you eat, the more you want! • 3 medium-sized green tomatoes • High-quality oil for frying • ½ cup...
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 10 minutes Okra is a popular Southern vegetable that is often coated with flour and fried. Here’s a different way to cook it that is quicker and tastier! Blistering is a high-heat cooking technique that gives...
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes I have fond childhood memories of snapping beans on the porch with my grandma and mom. At the time, though, I had no idea how special those moments were. For that reason, I had to include a recipe...
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 20 minutes This delicious side dish is simple enough for a weeknight and fancy enough to serve to guests. • 1 medium head green or red cabbage, or a combination • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 4 slices bacon, chopped •...
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 25 minutes When cooked this way, radishes remind me of the little potatoes my papa used to grow in his garden. The taste isn’t exactly like a potato, but the texture is right, and when you pair the radishes with...
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 30 minutes Asparagus is a vegetable that I frequently order at restaurants, but really, I prefer my way of making it at home. This is a great side dish to pair with the Reverse Sear Garlic Rosemary Rib-Eye Steaks...
