Strawberry Cobbler with fresh strawberries and an easy make-your-own crust is the perfect way to showcase spring strawberries! My grandfather used to drive to Plant City, Florida, otherwise known as the Winter Strawberry Capital, to visit his sister and buy strawberry plants. While the Florida strawberries were ready in late winter, Papa's strawberries would come …
The major premise behind In In a Southern Kitchen is "doing life together." We practice that at every opportunity, whether with friends or family. It's not uncommon for us to throw together a dinner party for ten or more on the spur of the moment. For those times that we do plan in advance, I like to …
A classic Southern favorite, Mississippi Mud Cake is decadent and full of chocolate, from the cake to the fudgy frosting with melted marshmallows. Did you make mud pies when you were little? I remember playing in the yard with old butter cups, stirring dirt and water and whatever else would stick together to form perfect mud …
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic—the garlic mellows in the oven and lends wonderful, rich flavor to the slow-cooked chicken! When you tell someone you're about to serve Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic, you see their eyes immediately widen and you can imagine their thoughts…I won't be able to talk to anyone for days…40 …
I'm going to start making Christmas cookies in a few days, but for now I want to share this recipe for easy chocolate chip cookies. These are the cookies I make when the Young Son comes downstairs at 9:00 pm and says, "Mommy, will you please make me some cookies?" Of course, he knows he …
Turkey Brine can add subtle flavor to your turkey as well as keep it from getting dry. Salt, spices, vegetables, and fresh herbs are the key! The first time I cooked a Thanksgiving turkey was in 1990, when we traveled to Virginia Beach to stay with friends who couldn't come home for the holidays. My …
Braised Beef Short Ribs—slow-cooked with vegetables in red wine and beef broth until they are fall off the bone tender! You will want to make these beef short ribs again and again! The trees are turning golden and scarlet, the air is finally cooler—cold on some days—and we are enjoying a beautiful fall here in Georgia. …
Chocolate Sheet Cake is a quick and easy homemade cake that's full of rich chocolate flavor, moist, and delicious every time! This cake is so easy to make—it's perfect for a crowd! When I was a little girl, I loved going to my Granny's house and could usually be found there most of the time, …
This Rosemary Lemon Chicken is simple and easy—no chopping required! Just toss in some fresh herbs and lemon slices and roast for a perfect weeknight dinner. I am an admitted Food Network junkie. I would watch all day long if I could. And, a few years ago when I had jaw surgery, that's exactly what …
Coq au Vin is braised chicken with mushrooms, pearl onions, and bacon in a wine sauce. Perfect for fall dinner parties! Anything that comes from Julia Child has to be good, especially if it involves wine. This chicken recipe is delicious and pretty easy although it is a little time-consuming. I cheat and use frozen pearl …
Beef Pot Roast with potatoes and carrots in a silky sauce—it's an easy, one-pot meal and comfort food at its best! This pot roast recipes works in the oven or on the stove and makes the best pot roast that's tender and flavorful. One of the easiest dishes for a new cook to make is …
Easy ribs baked low and slow in the oven with a barbecue rub. These are fall-apart tender and so easy! Your family will love these ribs! There are few things better than ribs cooked all day in the smoker, low and slow with applewood chips, until they fall off the bone and fill your palate …
Growing up on a farm in middle Georgia, my cousins and I ran wild every summer. We clambered up and down trees, spent hours wading in the creeks and generally found any excuse to stay outside until well after dark. We used to sift through the sandy bottom of Buck Creek to find the shiny, black freshwater mussels — …