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Growing up in Florida, my love for southern comfort foods became the inspiration to create dishes that provide those belly warming, good feels. Jam packed full of flavors, textures and deliciousness. Just a warning! I do not claim this rec list to be...
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Tasty Sidekicks For Your Mains
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"If You Have Room" Desserts

Mains & More

Dishes that I grew up with and learned to cook over time. Most pair well with the side recipe inspo list also.

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The entirely family loves our chicken & dumplings nights. Sometimes we mix it up and use cheddar bay styled dough for the dumplings and yum!
Chicken and Dumplings
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A top contender for dinner choices in our home. Sidenote. I always add a little bit of Ranch seasoning to the mix for an extra layer of flavor. Paired with mashed potatoes and a healthy green? Scrumptious.
Fried Porkchops
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If there's one thing I won't deny, it's that your girl here loves country fried steak! Gravy smothered anything steals my heart lol 🀀
Country Fried Steak
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If you haven't had biscuits & sausage gravy before, I promise you'll love it.
The BEST Biscuits and Gravy recipe
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Golden. Crispy. Juicy. The perfect fried chicken is sensational.
Southern Fried Chicken - How To Make It Like The Pros
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We like to call it meat candy in our home lol.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
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Slow cooked to perfection, oxtails are a dream.
Southern Oxtail Recipe
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Simple to cook but tastes like a million bucks. (Plus crockpot friendly!)
Mississippi Pot Roast
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Meatloaf is such a nostalgic meal for me. Sometimes we switch up with a BBQ based glaze and the kiddos love it!
Foolproof Southern Meatloaf - never soggy or dry!
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Tender, moist, flavourful. Roasted chicken stays in our kitchen rotations for meals and this recipe is extremely good!
Cajun Whole Roast Chicken
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Tasty Sidekicks For Your Mains

Phew! Compiling this list was a journey of going back nearly 30 years and selecting all of my most recommended inspos. Yum!

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Packed full of flavors and textures, pretty sure it's my number one meal!
Red Beans & Rice Recipe
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I could eat this stuff all day until my belly hurt lol.
πŸ₯”Potato Salad
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I think I should just hand the πŸ‘‘ over to the baked mac & cheese!
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (Contest-Winning!) - The Chunky Chef
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The humble potato always delivers!
The BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Don't tell Jif but I promise it's so much better homemade.
Super Moist Cornbread Recipe
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Oh I can't explain how delectable these truly are.
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
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These are definitely my once you pop, you can't stop guilty pleasures.
You’ve Never Had Deviled Eggs Like This Before
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Paired with a fresh slice of cornbread makes it a delicious & filling meal!
Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
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Remember, nobody can tell you what you can't dip lol. This sauce is simply scrumptious.
We’re Dipping EVERYTHING In This Homemade Remoulade
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My Dutch oven puts in the work for meals just like this. Chili in the Fall is what I always think of between the aromatics and warm spices.
Award Winning Chili
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My absolute favorite way to eat corn on the cob!
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil [with Video] - Hey Grill Hey
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Big, fluffy biscuits. Yum!
Big Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits
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Melt in your mouth green beans with tons of flavor.
Southern Style Green Beans - The Jam Jar Kitchen
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My daddy used to make this for us when we were younger and couldn't believe how delicious grilled cabbage could be and it truly is!
The Best Fire Grilled Cabbage
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Nothing beats a baked sweet potato with a large dab of melted cinnamon sugar butter. Pairs really well with the sticky burnt ends.
The Best Way to Bake a Sweet Potato
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One of my "hear me out" side dishes. The entire family loves it so it's a keeper! Really delicious.
Granny's Candied Carrots Recipe
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A dish that brings back so many childhood memories of the aromas in mother's kitchen when she had a pot going. So tasty!
Southern Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
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"If You Have Room" Desserts

Desserts that never disappoint. Our entire family loves these recipes.

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I think if I could swim in banana pudding, I would! Side tip: Opt out your normal vanilla pudding mix for the French vanilla or banana. It's a game changer!
No Bake Banana Pudding
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Warm spices, soft custardy texture. Great for holidays or any "just because".
Classic Sweet Potato Pie
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There aren't enough words for delicious for me to describe peach cobbler. Love a simple, satisfying recipe without the fuss!
The 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler
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Fun and delicious dessert. The recipe allows alot of wiggle room to adjust or opt out for whatever fits your preference.
Southern Ambrosia
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If carrot cake and tropical fruits had a love child, it would be this cake. It's absolutely wonderful and just bursting with so many flavors, textures, and a beautiful moist crumb.
Hummingbird Cake Recipe - Cooking Classy
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Pecan pie is a guilty pleasure of mine. The gooey texture, toasted pecans, and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream? Perfection.
Pecan Pie
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#1 pie in my honest opinion. It's quite amazing!
Key Lime Pie
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There's just something special about apple pie. Flaky crust, juicy apples, warm spices, and just the right amount of sweetness makes it an all-rounder treat you can't help but fall in love with.
Easy Apple Pie
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