Monday, January 19, 2026

Cold Weather Favorites

Warm up with this collection of hearty, comforting cold‑weather recipes, from classic soups and stews to slow‑braised roasts, cozy casseroles, and Southern favorites. These tried‑and‑true dishes are perfect for chilly nights, busy weeknights, and Sunday suppers alike. Save this roundup for all your winter cooking inspiration.

Cold Weather Favorites: Cozy, Hearty, Stick‑to‑Your‑Ribs Comfort

When the temperatures dip and the days feel a little shorter as they have here lately, I always find myself reaching for the kinds of recipes that warm you from the inside out.

The dishes that fill the house with slow‑simmered aromas, that make you linger a little longer at the table, and that remind you why home cooking is such a comfort in the first place.

This collection brings together some of my most beloved cold‑weather favorites - recipes that have been simmered, baked, braised, and stirred in Southern kitchens for generations.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Chicken Burrito Bowl

This Chicken Burrito Bowl is packed with seasoned chicken, Mexican rice, black beans, corn, pico, avocado, jalapenos, shredded cheese and topped with fresh cilantro, lime wedges and a creamy homemade dressing. It's a quick, customizable weeknight dinner everyone will love.

Chicken Burrito Bowl

There’s something so satisfying about a good burrito bowl. It has all the flavors you love, layered up in one big, beautiful dish you can customize to your heart’s content. This Chicken Burrito Bowl is one of those recipes that checks every box: easy to make ahead, quick to prep and full of color and texture.

The base starts with fluffy Mexican yellow rice, which brings instant flavor without any extra work. Make your own from scratch or pick up a mix.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, get a simple but bold seasoning from a packet of taco seasonings or your own homemade version and a quick sear in a hot skillet. It’s the kind of easy weeknight technique that still gives you those caramelized, flavorful edges.

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Poor Man's Meal of Hot Dogs with Potatoes and Onions

A skillet mix of fried potatoes, onions and sliced hot dogs, born out of ingenuity and necessity during the 1930s Great Depression era and known as a Poor Man's Meal, because of the low cost, easy prep and ingredient availability. This dish continues to carry comfort that never goes out of style.

Poor Man's Meal - Hot Dogs with Potatoes and Onions

There are those days where you know you need to eat, but you just don't really feel like cooking or even know what it is that you want!

Enter one of my favorites. Fried potatoes.

I can certainly make a meal of those alone, or really any other potato central dish to be honest - set a pot of those smothered potatoes in front of me and I'm a happy gal - but if you want to get in a little protein too, it's excellent with some sliced smoked sausage or hot dogs tossed in and I make it regularly because I love it!

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Sheet Pan Green Beans with Italian Sausage

This easy sheet‑pan dinner layers fresh green beans, tossed with olive oil and bold Italian seasonings, with cooked and crumbled Italian sausage and a silky “cheater Alfredo,” baked under a blanket of melted cheese. It’s weeknight‑friendly, family‑approved, and perfect as a hearty side or a full meal.

Sheet Pan Green Beans with Italian Sausage

This was another one of those recipes that passed through my timeline on social media video shorts.

For someone who isn't particularly active on social, that seems to happen a lot because those little Facebook reels that are featured in our timelines seem to draw me in. I don't do videos and doubtful I will although my eldest grandson, soon off to college already (how does that happen so fast??) tells me I need to.

I told him that since most of the videos I see appear to require me to be cute, in full hair and makeup, bejeweled and with highly decorated and maintained fingernails, well... don't hold your breath! 😂

Nonetheless, I sure do seem to get alot of inspiration from those short videos here lately!

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Dip

Burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and melty mozzarella come together in this easy roasted tomato dip. A simple, crowd‑pleasing appetizer served with toasted baguettes.

Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Dip

So, a video passed my social media timeline of a remake of a viral Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip, that I had apparently missed. Since I had a container of cherry tomatoes I needed to use or lose, it was timely.

Don't you love when that kind of thing happens?

Anyway, I thought somehow, I could adapt what I had on hand to make something like that dip, and this was the result. Talk about tasty!

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Holiday Leftovers Casserole

A cozy, clean-out-the-fridge bake that layers your holiday leftovers into one comforting casserole finished with gravy and a crunchy topping. Serve with cranberry sauce on the side for the perfect follow-up feast.

Holiday Leftovers Casserole

I love sandwiches from my leftover turkey or ham and that's usually the first thing out of the gate.

That's very closely followed by a soup or gumbo made from the turkey bones or any number of things made from a ham bone and leftover ham, but honestly?

While there are many ways to repurpose holiday leftovers (tap that link to find my favorites), one of my favorite all-in-one ways is to turn what's left into a casserole!

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

Carver Ham with Tangy Heinz 57 Sauce

This easy baked ham gets a Southern‑style upgrade with a sweet‑tangy pineapple glaze, a touch of bourbon or whisky, and the bold kick of Creole mustard. Whole cloves perfume the smoked ham as it warms, while the quick stovetop sauce caramelizes it into a glossy finish that’s perfect for holiday tables or Sunday suppers.

Carver Ham with Tangy Heinz 57 Sauce

A boneless carver ham, is just a smaller, high-quality ham that's designed for easier slicing, making it a popular choice for gatherings, special occasions and perfect for holiday serving.

Online, Kansas City Steaks, Corky's and Rastelli's all sell carver hams, often with their own glazes which for this you'll reserve for another use.

You can usually find a carver ham right at your local grocery market or Walmart also and Frick's brand is a widely available carver ham. Bonus? Their pork is USA raised and typically sourced from Midwest states like Iowa, Missouri or Illinois.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Instant Pot Macaroni and Tomatoes

Macaroni and tomatoes have remained a long-held nostalgic food favorite dating back to the Depression and that comes together quickly using the Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Macaroni and Tomatoes

Macaroni and tomatoes made the social circuit rounds not long ago, but the truth is it's actually a Depression era recipe that was a common household meal because it's not only inexpensive and filling, but easy. The Instant Pot makes that process even faster!

In its purist form, the dish includes pasta, usually elbow macaroni and tomatoes, most often home canned tomatoes. Basic seasonings of salt and pepper are typical and sometimes a pinch of sugar is included to counter the acidity of the tomatoes. A nob of butter is usually added. Very simple.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Catch of the Gulf: Top Favorite Shrimp Recipes You’ll Crave

Celebrating the flavor and tradition of Wild American Gulf shrimp with a collection of my top favorites from Deep South Dish website!

Top Favorite Shrimp Recipes You’ll Crave

There’s nothing quite like the flavor of Wild American shrimp, especially those harvested from the Gulf of America! Y'all already know how I feel about that.

Sweet, tender, and brimming with the taste of the sea, Gulf shrimp have long been a staple of Southern kitchens and coastal gatherings. They’re the heart of so many beloved dishes—whether fried golden and crunchy, simmered in a spicy Creole sauce, or tucked into a comforting casserole.

Cooking with Gulf shrimp isn’t just about the food; it’s about honoring a tradition that connects family tables, shrimp boats, and the rich waters of the American South.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Quick Smothered Greens

Quick Southern-style smothered greens with bacon, butter, and bold flavor—ready in under 30 minutes for easy weeknight comfort.

Smothered Greens: Quick and Flavorful

I'm pretty sure that I am one of the few, if not the only person in my immediate family who absolutely loves greens. The reason that I say that is because I can't recall a single time that they've showed up at a family gathering.

If I toss a small amount in a soup, The Cajun might eat them, but otherwise he's not much interested. You know what though?

That doesn't stop me from making them just for me!

I can make a meal out of them honestly and well... he can eat leftovers - or a sandwich.

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