If you’ve ever been to a church potluck or Sunday supper in Tennessee, chances are you’ve seen banana pudding on the dessert table. Usually in a glass dish, with golden vanilla wafers peeking through creamy layers, and topped with a cloud of whipped topping — it’s the kind of dessert that disappears...

Don’t worry — there’s no actual possum in this pie. But try telling that to my kids the first time I served it at a Sunday lunch! It’s all part of the charm. Arkansas Possum Pie gets its name because it “plays possum” — looking like one thing on top, but hiding layers of chocolatey, creamy goodness ...

Pulled pork in North Carolina isn’t just food — it’s tradition. I first learned that during a visit to my cousin’s farm outside Asheville. They’d been slow-smoking a whole pork shoulder since sunrise, and by the time dinner rolled around, the smell alone had the entire family floating toward the smo...

The first time I had shrimp and grits, I was sitting on a screened-in porch outside Charleston, with a breeze coming off the marsh and a glass of sweet tea sweating beside my plate. The shrimp were perfectly seasoned, the grits were creamy and rich, and I remember thinking, This is the kind of food ...

Every Christmas, my grandmother would bring out a little tin filled with bourbon balls — nestled in paper cups, dusted with powdered sugar, and so full of rich, chocolatey goodness you had to close your eyes for a second with each bite.

I didn’t know then how Kentucky that tradition really was — bu...

Rich, Fudgy, and Completely Irresistible—A Clean Twist on a Southern Classic

If you’ve ever tasted a slice of Mississippi mud pie, you know it’s decadence at its best. With layers of fudgy chocolate filling, a crisp cookie crust, and a silky finish that melts in your mouth, this dessert is pure com...

Rich, Smoky, and Soul-Warming—Straight from the Bayou

Gumbo is more than just a recipe—it’s a celebration of deep Southern tradition, bold flavor, and the kind of cooking that fills your whole house with comfort. This Louisiana gumbo recipe brings that authentic, slow-cooked taste to your kitchen w...

Crispy, Juicy, and Full of That Classic Down-Home Flavor

When it comes to comfort food, few things hit the soul quite like a plate of Southern fried chicken. Golden, crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside—this is the kind of meal that makes everyone stop talking at the table and jus...