A Yankee’s Bid at Southern Eats

A Yankee’s Bid at Southern Eats is my personal journey mastering deep-rooted Southern classics despite a steadfast Yankee upbringing. Join me!

Soups & Salads

Fresh Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad with Burrata

Fresh tomato and peach salad with creamy burrata is a no-cook summer dish made with heirloom tomatoes, ripe peaches, fresh basil, and burrata cheese, all dressed in a light lemon vinaigrette.

What I’m Cooking now

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches (Make-Ahead & Freezer-Ready)

Chicken

Country Captain Chicken Is the Curry the South Claimed

Soups & Salads

Beet Napoleons with Garlicky Balsamic Vinaigrette

Appetizers

Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings

Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings bring comfort to any meal with their golden crunch, perfect alongside burgers or as a snack.

summer must-have’s

Side Dishes

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Mothership’ Tomato Salad

Appetizers

Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe

Side Dishes

Hearty Penna Dutch Potato Salad

Y’all Keep Clicking These

Southern-approved and frequently clicked—these are my most popular recipes folks can’t get enough of…

Sandwiches

A Smoky Oven-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Quick Breads

Sweet Southern Cornbread Recipe

Sauces, Condiments, & Dressings

Sweet & Spicy Bourbon Glaze

Breakfast & Brunch

Buttery Crisp Cornmeal Waffles

Not Entirely Average

Hello & Welcome!

My name is Jenny DeRemer, and I am the personality behind the posts. Not Entirely Average is a Southern food blog authored by me, a displaced Yankee who found herself ‘suddenly Southern’ 15 years ago. By way of recipe or restaurant review, Not Entirely Average explores and reveals the best the South has to offer. I love company and I am overjoyed you are looking around. So, c’mon y’all!

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