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Venison bourguignon over egg noodles garnished with chopped parsley

Venison Bourguignon [Venison Stew]

January 18, 2021

Venison Bourguignon is a Southern remake of Julia Child’s most famous dish. It’s a rich and hearty venison stew that’s perfect for a chilly winter night. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. Chef […]

homemade chicken and dumplings sprinkled with black pepper and thyme in a blue bowl

Mamaw’s Southern Chicken and Dumplings

January 14, 2021

Get cozy on a cold fall or winter’s night with this easy Southern chicken and dumplings recipe straight from the kitchen of a Southern grandma. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. […]

Vegetable Beef Soup

January 11, 2021

This easy recipe for vegetable beef soup is a great way to use up leftovers. The tomato-based broth is loaded with vegetables. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. I love recipes […]

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

January 4, 2021

Keep these mini chicken pot pies, filled with tender cubed chicken breasts, vegetables, herbs and a creamy gravy, on hand for a busy weeknight or single serving meal. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used […]

Overhead shot of a red bowl with a handle filled with rice, Hoppin' John and greens. A pan of cornbread and a dish of butter with a knife are to the side.

Instant Pot Hoppin’ John

December 28, 2020

Instant Pot Hoppin’ John, made of black-eyed peas, pork and rice, is a Southern New Year’s Day tradition that can be made right in your electric pressure cooker. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used […]