Southern Food and Fun

Every Thursday, we share some of our favorite old Southern recipes with you. I hope you enjoy these and they bring back memories of days gone by. Recipes Fried Apple Pies Fried pies the way they used to be made, with homemade dough and dried apples. Fried Apple Pie Recipe Tea Cakes My great-grandma's tea cakes were the best. They were soft but crumbly and just perfect. Tea Cakes Recipe Chess Pie If you've never had chess pie, you owe it to yourself to try this one. It's such an easy pie to...

I don't know about where you are, but here in Georgia, it's still HOT. But once Labor Day passes, I'm in an autumn mindset, so I have to find a happy medium between cooking things that are not full-on summer recipes but also not heating the kitchen for hours. Next week's menu includes some of my favorite quick and easy recipes for dinner since kids are back in school, sports are gearing up, and everyone is already out of time. The creamy Tuscan chicken is dreamy over pasta. Add a simple...

What's new and updated this week We've been knee-deep in strawberries over here, so we've got a couple of new strawberry recipes to share with you. They are both so delicious! 🍓 And we updated our crack crackers post and gave it a new name and some new photos. Check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Strawberry Tartlets How cute are these strawberry tartlets? And super easy to make! Get the recipe Strawberry Bundt Cake This cake is YUMMY and so pretty! I'm serving it at the next shower that I host. Get the recipe...

Hey, y'all! Ready to kick the weeknight dinner stress to the curb? Our weekly meal plan is here to help! This week, we've got easy main dishes like our Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, family favorite Meatloaf Muffins, easy Skillet Lasagna, and our unique Valentine's Day Breakfast Board, which could be perfect for a breakfast-for-dinner night or just Valentine's Day breakfast. Plus, mix and match sides that go with everything! Main Dishes: Monday: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Tuesday: Meatloaf...

I'm excited to share some delicious recipes that'll make Valentine's Day feel extra special this year. Whether you're cooking for someone special or treating yourself (because why not?), these dishes are guaranteed to bring some joy to your table. I've kept things simple but impressive - because nobody wants to spend the whole evening in the kitchen! Plus, most of these can be prepped ahead of time, so you can actually enjoy the day. Valentine's Breakfast Board Start the day off right with...

Get ready for the biggest game day of the year! Whether you're hosting a watch party or bringing a dish to share, we've got you covered with crowd-pleasing recipes that'll score big with your guests. From finger-friendly appetizers to hearty main dishes, these recipes are perfect for cheering on your team without missing a single play. Plus, they're all easy to prep ahead so you can spend more time enjoying the game and less time in the kitchen. Pimento Cheese Classic pimento cheese with just...

Hey, y'all! Ready to kick the weeknight dinner stress to the curb? Our weekly meal plan is here to help! This week, we've got easy main dishes like our Garlic Sherry Chicken, Pot Roast with vegetables that can be made in the slow cooker, and homemade buttermilk pancakes because who doesn't love breakfast for dinner?! Plus, mix and match sides that go with everything! Main Dishes: Monday: Garlic Sherry Chicken Tuesday: Pot Roast with Vegetables Wednesday: Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes Thursday:...

Do you try to make St. Patrick's Day fun for your family? Some folks go all out and even dye the milk green! I never had time for all that, but I did try to bake some fun green cookies or other food items for my kids. Shamrock Shake This Shamrock Shake is a creamy, minty milkshake that's perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day parties or any fun summer celebrations. You can make this copycat McDonald’s shake boozy or keep it non-alcoholic. Either way, your guests will love it! Get the recipe More...

Weekend Dispatch What's cooking... I don't know about you, but it feels like we are busier than ever even though it's summer and we should be slowing down a bit. I sure hope you're squeezing in some lazy summer days by the pool! Here are a few of my favorites for when it's just too hot to cook. Hope y'all have a great weekend! Easy summer favorites Cucumber Sandwiches This is a classic with a little bit of a dill and cream cheese twist. I think you'll love these open-faced cucumber bites! Get...