yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 15 minutes I remember my mom frying cabbage; back then, I never liked it. It turns out that it’s another one of those foods that I appreciated more as I got older. And I’m pretty sure Mom didn’t put bacon in hers!...
Barbecue Pulled Pork Pizza
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...
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,...
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
yield: 1 serving prep time: 10 minutes This is a great salad because it can easily be prepared for one person. And it’s really pretty. You know looks matter to some people! The dressing is savory with a hint of sweetness. • 1 loosely packed cup baby spinach leaves • 1...
Cornbread Salad
yield: 8 servings prep time: 20 minutes (not including time to make cornbread), plus 2 hours to chill I just had to develop a cornbread salad for this book. You may not have heard of it before, but Grandma Ida Mae made it for every holiday and family gathering. We...
Easy Chicken Salad
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill Chicken salad is so versatile. It’s fancy enough to serve at parties yet simple enough for weekday lunches. You’ll like the ease of preparation with this one because it uses store-bought rotisserie chicken....
Marinated Cucumber Salad
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill Here’s another easy salad! Cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish, and it is good packed in lunches. • 1 large English cucumber • Salt • ½ red onion • ½ cup apple cider vinegar • 2 tablespoons avocado...
BLT Wedge Salad
yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes You can find a classic wedge salad on just about every restaurant menu in the South. But why not make it at home? It really doesn’t get any easier than this. If you’re a fan of restaurant wedge salads, you’ll love this version....
Southern Fauxtato Salad
yield: 6 to 8 servings prep time: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill cook time: 10 minutes My mother-in-law makes my favorite potato salad that’s made with real potatoes. It’s delicious yet simple. This is my take on her salad, made with cauliflower. We don’t even miss...
Creamy Coleslaw
yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill There’s not a whole lot to say about coleslaw, except that I could eat it every day! It’s the perfect side dish. It goes with so many things, and it’s a breeze to make when you buy a bag of prepped slaw...