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10 Unforgettable Comfort Food Recipes You Need To Try

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When it comes to comfort food, nothing satisfies quite like a plate of Southern favorites. From the crispy perfection of Simple Fried Chicken to rich, savory Southern Tomato Gravy, and the comforting flavors of Southern Chicken and Rice, you’ll love this collection. Whether you’re craving something familiar or looking to explore new classics, these recipes are designed to bring joy and nostalgia to your table.

Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken

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Making Real Simple Fried Chicken doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to make simple, authentic fried chicken with my quick and easy recipe. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion!

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Learn more and get the recipe: Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken

Vintage Watergate Salad

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Take a trip back in time with this old favorite Vintage Watergate Salad recipe! Just 5 little ingredients make up this nostalgic pistachio fluff that’s been a favorite of our family for decades.

Learn more and get the recipe: Vintage Watergate Salad

Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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If you’ve never had a breakfast of Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, get ready to be amazed! This hearty country breakfast featuring rich, savory sausage gravy and warm buttermilk biscuits with baked, herbed tomato slices on the side will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Learn more and get the recipe: Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Angel Biscuits

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These light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Angel Biscuits are the perfect cross between a biscuit and a dinner roll. They take the best of both–buttermilk from biscuits and yeast from rolls–and produce an ethereal bread with lovely golden tops and meltingly tender interiors. These are my mama’s specialty, and they’re sure to become a cherished favorite at your table as well.

Learn more and get the recipe: Angel Biscuits

Southern Tomato Gravy

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This old-fashioned, Southern recipe for Homemade Tomato Gravy is delicious served over hot buttermilk biscuits and topped with an over-easy egg.

Learn more and get the recipe: The Best Homemade Southern Tomato Gravy

Southern Cheese Grits

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If you’re looking for the perfect southern side dish then I have the recipe you need! This classic Southern Cheese Grits recipe goes with any meal from breakfast to supper and is fabulous with anything from chicken to fried fish to shrimp. They’re always the right answer to the which side dish to serve dilemma.

Learn more and get the recipe: The Best Southern Cheese Grits

Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake

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This Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake with its moist yellow cake layers topped with an easy homemade caramel frosting is a long-time favorite of everyone in our family. It’s sure to be a hit with your family, too!

Learn more and get the recipe: Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake

Southern Country Fried Steak

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This Southern Country Fried Steak recipe is a prime example of classic southern comfort food. This recipe results in cubed round steak that’s seasoned, coated, and fried to a perfect golden brown. I’ll also guide you through making pan gravy to serve alongside.

Learn more and get the recipe: Southern Country Fried Steak

Southern Potato Salad

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What’s the perfect dish to bring to any potluck? Why, this Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe, of course! With its steamed, tender potatoes, celery, pickle relish, and a dressing made from mayonnaise and yellow mustard, this recipe goes with nearly anything and is great year round.

Learn more and get the recipe: Southern Potato Salad

Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice

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This old-fashioned one pot Chicken and Rice recipe is pure, hearty comfort food. For this simple recipe, chicken, rice, celery, and onions are combined and steamed to perfection all in one pot. It’s a great meal to make on a weeknight or when you need something that really sticks to your ribs!

Learn more and get the recipe: Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice

My Southern Table Cookbook

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If you like these recipes, you’ll love my new cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit my blog at Lana’s Cooking for more information.

Lana Stuart is the cook, writer, and founder of Lana’s Cooking. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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