Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

Birthday cake with candle and fruit

Lemon Pudding Cake

Isn’t it weird when your kid gets to be the age you kind of imagine...
Strawberry cobbler in a silver dish.

Strawberry Stuff

It’s been a Mother’s Day tradition to cook dinner with my son since he was...
Chicken and spinach salad with strawberries.

Strawberry and Spinach with Grilled Chicken

The bees are buzzing, the herb garden is springing back to life, and the good...
Shrimp scampi with tomatoes and feta cheese.

Greek Style Tomato Baked Shrimp

Do you love the words “Dinner is ready” especially if you have only one pan...
Crispy fish with arugula salad and cheese.

Chicken Milanese

If my husband hears that we are having something for dinner that sounds even vaguely...
Slice of cake on a pink plate with strawberries.

Lauren’s Wine Cake

Our friend Lauren was coming with us on a recent family getaway and asked if...
Crawfish boil with corn and potatoes.

Crawfish Boil

Because we live in landlocked Nashville, there are some seafood menus that just seem beyond...
Easter bunny and egg nests treats

Macaroon Bird Nests

My kid is 26 so to me he’s kind of both, but if you have...
Slice of spinach and feta frittata on a plate.

Asparagus Frittata with Herbs and Goat Cheese

You know the feeling, it’s just a weeknight dinner, but does it have to be...
Chicken salad with lettuce on a plate.

Curried Chicken Salad

The blog took a break last week for a quick trip to Florida. It was...