Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

Layers of vanilla cake take turns with oodles of coconut filling and the whole shebang is slathered with fluffy white icing. Uh, yes please!

1 hr 15 mins

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Our testers are calling this the best macaroni and cheese they've ever tried. Go on. See what all the fuss is about.

1 hr 30 mins

Corn and Roasted Poblano Soup

Our testers are calling this creamy, comforting bowl of sweet corn and roasted poblano soup "the essence of summertime". We couldn't agree more.

1 hr 45 mins

Peach Iced Tea with Mint

One taste and you'll understand why this refreshing, lightly sweetened peach iced tea is our new go-to summer sipper.

2 hrs

Creamy Red Potato Salad

This make-ahead, tangy, lightened-up version of the classic is going to be on repeat all summer long.

1 hr 45 mins

Creamy Coleslaw with Cilantro

Skip the store-bought slaw. This easy-peasy creamy coleslaw that combines crunchy cabbage, onion, carrot, and cilantro with a creamy citrus dressing comes together in just 20 minutes.

20 mins

Kentucky Butter Cake

This sweet, buttery Southern pound cake is infused with rum extract and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce. Thankfully, it makes a big cake because it's nearly impossible to stop after just one slice.

1 hr 45 mins

Cat Head Biscuits and Gravy

Sometimes you just need a biscuit as big as a cat's head. And we'd never turn down a creamy sausage gravy on top.

1 hr

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

There's a reason that this Southern cake is a classic. One bite of the pineapple, maraschino cherry, and pecan-topped dessert, and you'll understand why.

1 hr 15 mins

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

A sublime and tasty crossover between vegan and soul food—who would have thought it was possible? It is and it's fabulous. Healthy and filled with flavor, it's everything a salad should be.

30 mins

Pecan Tassies

Here's another recipe for those of you that desire a higher crust to filling ratio. Tassies are really just tiny pecan pies, y'all.

1 hr 25 mins

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Mini food always makes a big statement. Tiny chicken burgers from Trisha Yearwood do just that--and they taste amazing, too.

40 mins

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

We're excited for National Pulled Pork Day and it’s not hard to understand why. Knee-wobblingly tender pulled pork collide with cool, crisp, tangy coleslaw to terrific effect.

13 hrs 30 mins

Chocolate Buttermilk Pie

A creamy, custardy pie that everyone who tested it, also ate it for breakfast. Pie is breakfast, people. Chocolate pie is better than dry toast, for sure.

2 hrs 30 mins

Blueberry Custard Pie

A custardy pie, filled with summer's favorite berry (come on, you know it's true), and baked into your choice of crust. Sweet, silky perfection.

4 hrs 10 mins

Smothered Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops are a perennial favorite around here. Smother 'em in a creamy, Creole, caramelized onion gravy... oh my lord.

1 hr

Chicken Perloo

A richly warming, comforting combination of earthy spices and smoky chicken. Comes together easily and brings everyone to the table.

1 hr 5 mins

Field Peas and Snap Beans

A pretty quick simmer turns field peas and snap beans into a pot full of Southern perfection. The pot liquor that you end up with is tasty as heck, too.

1 hr 10 mins