Indulging in Southern comfort foods no longer has to mean sacrificing your health goals. And we have proof! Check out these four mouth-watering, lighter, and healthier meals from Southern Plate that are bursting with flavor. At Southern Plate, we understand the importance of eating wholesome and delicious food. That's why we're excited to share with you a collection of recipes that are not only ... Continue Reading
Cheesy Chicken and Rice (Crock Pot Version)
This crockpot cheesy chicken and rice recipe is one of the most popular recipes of all time on Southern Plate and with good reason. The combination of the flavorful Zatarain rice, cream of chicken soup, and gooey cheese make for a delicious (and easy) weeknight supper. You talk, I listen. Well, I listen whenever I can, of course! Folks have been asking for more slow cooker recipes for a ... Continue Reading
Kielbasa Skillet Simple & Delicious
This simple and delicious kielbasa skillet is quick and easy to make and a hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy. This simple and delicious kielbasa skillet is one of those sausage recipes that is really more of a concept than a recipe because you don't *have* to have a particular vegetable or a certain amount of any one veggie. You don't even have to use Polish sausage. You can use ... Continue Reading
Buttermilk Congealed Salad
This buttermilk congealed salad recipe is the definition of a Southern delicacy. The fruity-flavored creamy Jello salad is so refreshing to dive into on a hot summer's day. You might be wondering what exactly is a congealed salad. Often called Jello salad, it's a retro Southern treat that became popular in the 1930s when food was scarce and gelatin was cheap. Door-to-door salesmen carried a ... Continue Reading
Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe
Old-fashioned peach cobbler is traditional Southern comfort food at its finest. The buttery crust and juicy peaches combine to create a mouthwatering dessert that is unbelievably easy to make. There are certain things in life that comfort our hearts, warm our souls, and cause our minds to settle into a comfortable spot, away from the craziness of the outside world. This old-fashioned ... Continue Reading
Cheesy Baked Onion Dip
My 4-ingredient baked onion dip recipe, with flavorful bites of sweet Vidalia onion, takes cheesy to a whole new level. Oh, how I love this baked onion dip recipe. It's ooey, gooey, and so good, y'all. It's guaranteed to get stomachs growling and tongues wagging at your game day party or holiday celebration. I first had this at a football party a decade or so ago. The hostess had just taken ... Continue Reading
Southern Baked Rice Pudding
This rich and creamy baked Southern rice pudding recipe is a classic dessert in the South. Each bite includes tender raisins with pops of cinnamon and sweet vanilla. This is Mama Reed's famous Southern rice pudding recipe. It creates a rich comforting dessert and I can assure you that anyone who likes rice pudding will love this old-fashioned recipe too. What is rice pudding? Rice ... Continue Reading
Dirty Dr Pepper
If you haven't tried a dirty soda before, you're in for a treat! All it takes is three ingredients (syrup, soda, and creamer) to make my quick and easy Dirty Dr Pepper recipe. Public declaration time: I've become an addict. I know I can live without this Dirty Dr Pepper recipe but I don't want to! It all started when I made friends with these two sweet ladies who share my love of fun ... Continue Reading
Birthday Cake Roll
What do you get when you combine a confetti cake with a creamy filling, white chocolate ganache, and a heavy coating of sprinkles? This birthday cake roll recipe. Did you know my homemade birthday cake is one of the top recipes on Southern Plate? It seems everyone wants to know how to make an easy birthday cake from scratch. Well today, we're not making a cake from scratch. Instead, ... Continue Reading
Quick Easy Southern Plate Lunch Recipes to Overcome the Lunchtime Slump
Here are 6 quick easy lunch ideas from Southern Plate to overcome that lunchtime slump. Are you tired of staring blankly at your fridge, wondering what to make for lunch? The lunchtime struggle is real and it's a problem many of us face. But today, I'm here to help you overcome this lunchtime slump. Because who has time to stare blankly at their fridge every lunchtime, am I right? With a ... Continue Reading