Happiness is Homemade Southern Food

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If you’re ready to eat like you’re at a family reunion (but without the awkward small talk), you’re in the right place. Start with Buttermilk Fried Chicken that’s crispier than your grandma’s linen, then dive into a bowl of Cajun Jambalaya Pasta that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance. Need something to balance all that spice? Try the creamy goodness of Pimento Cheese, or Best Southern Corn Pudding, which is basically a hug in casserole form. Don’t forget to grab a bite of Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings—because let’s be real, they’re the unsung heroes of any meal. For dessert, Simple Banana Pudding will have you wondering why you don’t eat it every day, and the Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake will steal the spotlight like it’s the star of the show. Finish it all off with a slice of Cream Cheese Pound Cake and prepare to question all your life choices, because you’ll never go back to boxed cake again!

Pineapple Cupcakes

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A pineapple upside down cake on a three plates stacked up with a bottle of milk in the background and cupcakes on the side.
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Pineapple Cupcakes are your ticket to a tropical escape, with juicy pineapple, soft, fluffy cake, and just the right hint of caramelized brown sugar. It’s the sweet, sunny treat that’ll brighten any day!
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Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings

Golden, crispy onion rings piled on a piece of parchment paper, with a warm, rustic background.
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These Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings are the snack you didn’t know you needed for game day. Crunchy, golden, and soaked in that buttermilk goodness, they’re perfect on burgers or just as a snack that’s too good to share. Seriously, no tailgate is complete without these crispy bites of magic!
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

A plate of buttermilk fried chicken on the table with a bowl of paprika honey glaze on the side.
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Smoked Paprika Buttermilk Fried Chicken is crispy, golden perfection with a secret brine that takes the flavor over the top. Topped off with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, it’s the kind of chicken that makes you do a happy dance with every bite!
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Best Southern Corn Pudding

A baked casserole dish filled with a golden-brown mixture of diced vegetables, corn, and herbs, topped with fresh thyme and green onions, on a wooden surface.
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Baked to a gorgeous golden brown, this creamy corn pudding brings a touch of Southern comfort to the table. It pairs perfectly with everything from holiday ham to turkey.

Get the Recipe: Best Southern Corn Pudding

Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake

Side view of Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake against white background with bowl of strawberries
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Strawberry Layered Pound Cake is the ultimate spring dessert, with layers of moist cake, creamy strawberry-infused cream cheese filling, and freshly whipped cream. Add in those perfectly ripe strawberries, and you’ve got a showstopper that screams springtime!
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Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Presenting a delicious Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork
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Creamy And Crunchy Coleslaw is the ultimate Southern side, bringing the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and crispy to every bite. Whether it’s piled onto pulled pork or served alongside ribs, this slaw knows how to share the spotlight!
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

A cream cheese pound cake recipe on a white cake stand with a spatula pulling a slice out surrounded by berries on white background
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the Southern classic that’s been winning hearts for generations. With its rich, buttery crumb and perfectly golden crust, it’s the kind of cake that never goes out of style—just like Grandma’s best recipes!
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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Recipe

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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta is a one-pot wonder packed with bold Creole spices, juicy shrimp, tender chicken, and a whole lot of flavor. It’s the perfect mix of comfort food and a little Louisiana kick—no plane ticket required!
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Pimento Cheese

A white bowl filled with Southern pimento cheese with a cracker inserted in the top and cheeses in the white background
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Easy Pimento Cheese is the ultimate Southern spread, loaded with creamy cheeses, tangy pimentos, and just the right amount of spice. Slather it on crackers, sandwiches, or straight onto a spoon—no judgment here!
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Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler

Southern peach cobbler with canned peaches served up in a casserole dish with a spoon digging into it and two scoops of ice cream on top.
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Southern Peach Cobbler is everything a classic dessert should be—juicy, spiced peaches bubbling under a golden, buttery pie crust that’s crisp on top and tender underneath. Serve it warm, and don’t forget the ice cream!
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Sweet Potato Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe (Video!)

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Sweet Potato Coffee Cake is the cozy treat you didn’t know you needed—soft, moist sweet potato cake with a cinnamon swirl hiding inside and a maple glaze that steals the show. Good luck stopping at just one slice!
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Simple Banana Pudding Recipe with Chessmen Cookies

Presenting a delicious Simple Banana Pudding Recipe with Chessmen Cookies
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Banana Pudding just got an upgrade with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sweetened condensed milk, and those irresistible Chessmen cookies. This Southern classic is as easy as it is impossible to resist!
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How To Make Grits

A blue and white floral-patterned bowl contains creamy grits topped with a melting pat of butter. A spoon is placed on the edge of the bowl, partially submerged in the grits.
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What are grits and how do you make them? Dive into this recipe for Southern Grits—creamy, buttery, and perfectly textured, they’re the versatile dish that can rock breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl with all the Southern charm you need!
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How to Make Salmon Croquettes (Old Fashioned Recipe)

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Salmon Croquettes are a crispy, golden throwback to classic Southern cooking, and this easy recipe keeps it old-school in the best way. Whether you serve them for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Strawberry Pie Recipe

A lattice crust strawberry pie sliced with scoops of vanilla ice cream and slices of fresh strawberries ready to serve
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Strawberry Pie is the ultimate dessert, packed with fresh, vanilla-kissed strawberries and wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust. It’s sweet, juicy, and practically begging for a scoop of ice cream on top!
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Keto Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Delicious Keto Shrimp and Grits with a rich sauce ready to serve
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Keto Shrimp and Grits brings all the bold Cajun flavor without the carb overload. Juicy, spice-kissed shrimp swim in a rich sauce, nestled over creamy cauliflower “grits” that might just make you forget about the real thing. Comfort food that loves you back? Yes, please!
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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