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Southern Food and Fun features classic Southern comfort food recipes, easy weeknight dinners, fabulous desserts, and simple sides. Life happens around the kitchen table, and we're helping folks enjoy fun, delicious food with their family.

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weekly meal plan 🍽️ february 7

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...
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all the 💕 for Valentine's Day 💝

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...
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We've got you covered for the big game!

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...
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weekly meal plan 🍽️ september 6

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:...
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get ready for St. Patrick's Day with these fun ideas

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...
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pulled pork sandwich on white plate.

best cucumber sandwiches 🥒

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...
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pulled pork sandwich on white plate.

pulled pork and pound cake 🐖🥮

Weekend Dispatch What's cooking... How is it Memorial Day weekend already? It's the unofficial start of summer and a day to honor our military members who made the ultimate sacrifice. My grandchildren are all out of school now and looking forward to some pool time and family vacations! I've put together a few of my favorite summer recipes to get you started. Hope y'all have a great weekend! Summer cookouts and parties Oven pulled pork Of course, you can cook this pork in the smoker or on the...
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Top Ten Recipes of 2022

Reminder: you received this email because you either signed up on the website Southern Food and Fun, or through the Facebook group. If you want to unsubscribe, please click the link at the bottom of this email. Can you believe we're already a month into 2023? It feels like spring at my house! Readers loved these recipes the most in 2022! Some are old favorites on the list and 2 are new additions. I love them all and I hope you will too! Top Ten Recipes of 2022 from Southern Food and Fun...
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Best game day snacks 🏈

You are receiving this email because you signed up at SouthernFoodandFun.com or through Facebook. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom. Please add lucy@southernfoodandfun.com to your contact list so my emails will make it to your inbox!** Note -- This is a special edition email: look for the regular weekly recipe update in your inbox on Tuesday and/or Saturday! Special editions only arrive near holidays or events. Are you ready for Super Bowl Sunday? Here are some of...
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