yield: 4 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 30 minutes The crust of this Southern-themed pizza is made with the famous keto mozzarella dough. I’ve found that chilling the dough before rolling it out makes it easier to work with. Don’t be intimidated by making...
Fried Chicken
yield: 4 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 35 minutes Is there anything more Southern than fried chicken? I grew up in Kentucky, and that’s where the world-famous fried chicken restaurant chain originated. (A little reminder: KFC stands for Kentucky Fried...
Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 2 to 3 hours Bring a taste of the South to your table with this spirited chicken dish. It’s sweet and savory, and the best part is how easy it is to make! • 1 pound chicken tenderloins • 2 cloves garlic, minced • ¼...
Cajun Sausage and Rice
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 25 minutes If you enjoy spicy food, then this dish is for you! It’s one of my husband’s favorites. So easy to prepare, it makes a great weeknight meal. • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 14 ounces fully cooked andouille...
Reverse Sear Garlic Rosemary Rib-Eye Steaks
yield: 2 servings prep time: 5 minutes, plus 30 minutes for the steaks to come to room temperature and 15 minutes to rest cook time: 27 minutes We are blessed to have an abundance of grass-fed beef that is raised locally by friends of ours. This preparation method has...
Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour My family thinks these drumsticks are finger-licking good! You can use store-bought sugar-free barbecue sauce, but they’re really yummy when made with my homemade barbecue sauce. • 10 to 12 large chicken...
Southern Fish Fry
yield: 4 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 20 minutes You need something to go with those Hushpuppies , right? Fried fish and hushpuppies were made for one another. I think it’s time for a fish fry! • High-quality oil for frying • 1 pound white fish fillets •...
Ground Beef Stroganoff
yield: 6 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 20 minutes Beef Stroganoff is comfort food to me because I grew up eating it. But it’s another one of those meals that I used to make from a box. (You must be thinking, how did she ever learn to cook?!) That boxed...
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 10 minutes Sometimes you need a fast meal, but you still want it to taste great, right? It doesn’t get any easier than this garlic butter shrimp. It’s great served with a salad or on top of my Easy Caulimash (here) or...
Bacon Cheeseburger Mini Meatloaves
yield: 8 mini meatloaves (2 per serving) prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 30 minutes Meatloaf wasn’t my favorite growing up, but it grew on me as I got older. Now I love it! Most people who eat low-carb stay away from meatloaf because it usually contains breadcrumbs....
Creamy Broccoli and Ground Beef Casserole
yield: 6 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 30 minutes This Southern girl loves casseroles! This dish is a favorite around here for sure. How can you go wrong with a casserole that has a creamy cheese-laden white sauce in it? • 1½ pounds ground beef • ½ cup...
Cheeseburger “Mac” Helper
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 20 or 40 minutes This dish isn’t fancy, but it sure is flavorful and quick to prepare on a busy weeknight! Growing up, I ate a lot of Hamburger Helper meals. When I first got married, I gravitated to those easy,...












