Easy Meals and Southern Cooking
It’s tradition in the South to eat certain New Year’s Recipes to bring luck in the upcoming year. Want more money? Serve up a bowl of Turnip Greens. Looking for luck? Dive into a bowl of Instant Pot Hoppin’ John. Don’t forget a signature cocktail to raise your glass to at the stroke of midnight. Tuaca Pineapple Martini and Strawberry Champagne Cocktails are both excellent choices.
Last updated on April 2nd, 2023 This tasty strawberry champagne cocktail combines fresh strawberry puree, fresh ginger and champagne — perfect for brunch, shower or a holiday party. I don’t know how things are done where you live, but when we throw a brunch in Mississippi there is typically some […]
Last updated on September 3rd, 2023 Rosemary and Gin Grapefruit cocktail is sure become your new favorite adult beverage. Rosemary simple syrup and floral gin pair beautifully with tart Ruby Red grapefruit juice. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used […]
Last updated on March 21st, 2023 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 […]
Last updated on September 3rd, 2023 Learn how to cook turnip greens just like they do in the South. Greens are slowly simmered with salt pork, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper for a tender, tasty soul food side dish. I recall a conversation I had with my husband our […]
Last updated on July 21st, 2023 Ah, bourbon. It’s so quintessentially Southern and personally — one of my favorite spirits not only cook with, but to drink. As we’re gearing up for the holidays, I thought I would be fun poll a few fellow bloggers for their favorite holiday bourbon […]
I'm Lisa, a first generation Southerner. While I was born and raised in Mississippi, I wasn't raised on Southern food. Then I met and fell in love with a boy who grew up eating his Grandmama's fried chicken and his Mamaw's biscuits and gravy. I realized I had a thing or two to learn about Southern cooking.
