Sweet Potato Cake

While we’ve explored Candied Sweet Potatoes as a side dish, turning them into a Sweet Potato Cake is the ultimate way to use up leftovers or extra harvest. This cake is the Southern cousin of the carrot cake—moister, denser, and naturally sweeter, with a vibrant orange hue. The “Southern Harvest” Sweet Potato Cake Prep time: … Read more

Classic American goulash

In the American South and Midwest, Classic American Goulash (often called “Slumgullion” or “American Chop Suey”) is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal. Unlike Hungarian Goulash, which is a slow-cooked beef stew with paprika, the American version is a nostalgic, tomato-based macaroni and beef dish. It shares a similar DNA with Homemade Hamburger Helper, using the … Read more

Lemon Meringue pie 😍😍

A Lemon Meringue Pie is the ultimate test of pastry balance: you have the tart, citrusy punch of the curd, the buttery crunch of the crust, and the cloud-like sweetness of the toasted meringue. The biggest challenge is “weeping” (when water forms between the layers), but the secret is to pour the hot lemon filling … Read more

Southern Chili

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 … Read more

Corned Beef Hash

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked corned beef, diced 3 cups cooked potatoes, diced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (optional) 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika   Instructions: Continued On Next Page

Fried Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch Vegetable oil for frying Instructions: Continued On Next Page

Fried Smoked Sausage

Ingredients: 1 pound smoked sausage 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) Instructions: Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil or butter. Add the sausage slices in a single layer. Cook for 3 to … Read more