If there’s one thing I’ve learned raising a teenager, it’s this: you have to pick your battles. And in my house, one of those battles is dinner. My daughter, bless her heart, will eat chicken seven days a week — but don’t you dare let a vegetable touch her plate.
This savory rendition of the Mississippi Mud Pie transforms the classic Southern dessert into a hearty, comforting meal inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mississippi Delta. Instead of the traditional chocolate layers, this version features a robust
When I first came to Texas after marrying my husband, everything feel new-new — from the weather to the food. I dey come from Lagos, Nigeria, where wey greens no dey miss for pot: ugu, waterleaf, bitterleaf, afang — all of them get their own taste and wahala.
Southern Shrimp and Grits is a quintessential Lowcountry dish from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia, blending creamy, stone-ground grits with succulent shrimp in a rich, savory sauce. This comfort food classic combines the earthy flavors of grits with the bold, smoky notes… Read More »Southern Shrimp and Grits
I’ve lived in Wimberley all my life—just a winding drive down Ranch Road 12 from Austin, where the cypress trees sway and the Blanco River runs cool even in July. But come November or Christmas morning, or any long weekend when all the babies and grandbabies come home, you’ll find me in my kitchen before the rooster crows, flour dusting my apron, sausage sizzling in the skillet, and the smell of something real Southern filling up the house
In our family, gumbo ain’t just food. It’s history in a pot. It’s the sound of my grandmother humming “Precious Lord” while stirring the roux, the smell of onions and bell peppers warming up the whole house, and the joy of watching my babies slurp up that good brown gravy like they ain’t never eaten before.
Here is an in-depth, step-by-step recipe for Louisiana Étouffée, a beloved Cajun-Creole dish that’s rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. The most traditional version features crawfish, but you can also use shrimp or chicken
Green Chile Stew is a hearty, comforting dish rooted in Southwestern cuisine, particularly from New Mexico, where green chiles are a culinary staple. This stew combines tender pork, roasted green chiles, potatoes, and simple seasonings for a flavorful, warming meal that’s perfect for chilly days.
Few dishes scream comfort food quite like BBQ pulled pork. It’s smoky, tender, sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor that feels like a warm Southern hug. Whether you’re piling it high on a toasted bun, loading it onto nachos, or just eating it straight with a fork, pulled pork brings the party wherever it lands.
I thought I knew a thing or two about sandwiches. We have our subs, our roast beef joints, even the occasional lobster roll tucked into a toasted bun. But nothing—nothing—prepared me for my first Po’ Boy in New Orleans.