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A finished meatball sub split in half on a serving plate.

Air Fryer Meatball Subs

Sliced French country terrine on a serving board with sliced baguette, cornichons, and mustard.

French Country Terrine

Finished overnight pecan sticky rolls on a white serving plate.

Easy Overnight Pecan Sticky Buns

Pouring sauce over finished pork loin in a serving dish.

main dishes

salads

Finished buffalo wings on a serving plate.

appetizers

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - soft, pillowy gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Kids love it! https://www.lanascooking.com/gnocchi-with-tomato-sauce/

meatless

Southern caramel layer cake on a white cake stand.

desserts

Butter beans on a plate with fried chicken and cornbread.

side dishes

A bowl of English onion soup.

soups & Stews

Copper pennies salad in a serving bowl.

vegetables

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A slice of pineapple upside down cake on a serving plate.

Desserts | Recipes

Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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The iconic Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake with sweet pineapple…

Finished baked eggs in a small skillet with a fork and toast.

Breakfast | Eggs and Dairy | Main Dishes | Recipes

Herbed Baked Eggs

A serving of white beans garnished with tomato and onion.

Main Dishes | Pork | Recipes | Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

Huevos and Grits - Grits Rancheros - on a white plate with a fork.

Breakfast | Eggs and Dairy | Main Dishes | Recipes

Huevos and Grits

A serving a shrimp and grits in a white bowl.

Breakfast | Fish and Seafood | Heritage Recipes | Main Dishes | Recipes

Shrimp and Grits

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Heritage Recipes

Finished fried chicken on a white serving platter.

Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken

Southern caramel layer cake on a white cake stand.

Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake

Brunswick stew in a vintage bowl.

Old Fashioned Brunswick Stew

A white serving bowl filled with cheese grits.

The Best Southern Cheese Grits

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes on a white serving plate.

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes

A glass of southern iced sweet tea with lemon and mint.

Southern Iced Sweet Tea

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Grilled fish with lemon and parsley on a serving plate.

Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish

Chicken and rice in a blue bowl on a wooden board.

Chicken and Rice

Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans with ham hocks in a serving dish on a tabletop.

Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans

Sausage balls on a serving plate with two dipping sauces on bowls to the side.

Sausage Balls with Two Dipping Sauces

Great Desserts

Wouldn’t you like just a little something sweet to finish off that fantastic meal you’re planning? Look no further.

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Banana pudding in a glass bowl on a kitchen towel with spoons in the foreground.

The Real Deal Banana Pudding

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes on a white serving plate.

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes

A serving of beignets topped with powdered sugar with a cafe au lait in the background.

New Orleans Beignets

A serving of cream cheese filled crescent roll pastries being drizzled with honey.

Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Roll Pastries

Breakfast Recipes

Take time to make the most important meal of the day extra special.

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Finished cranberry orange sweet rolls with sugar glaze on a white serving plate.

Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

A white serving bowl filled with cheese grits.

The Best Southern Cheese Grits

Steak and eggs on a serving plate with grits and toast on the side.

Steak and Eggs

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits with Tomatoes - A hearty country breakfast of sausage gravy served over biscuits with baked, herbed tomato slices on the side. https://www.lanascooking.com/sausage-gravy-and-biscuits-with-tomatoes/

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits with Tomatoes