Southern Recipes - Tasting Table

Chicken And Dumplings Skillet Recipe

With tender chicken in a creamy, savory sauce, and fluffy drop biscuit dumplings, this easy chicken and dumplings skillet is the ultimate comfort food.

Nashville hot chicken dip with pickle slices and crackers

Nashville Hot Chicken Dip Recipe

Our Nashville chicken hot paste flavors a gooey, cheesy chicken dip base, and a drizzle of honey and a layer of tangy pickles add the final touch.

Steak And Cheese Biscuit Sandwich Recipe

This steak and cheese biscuit sandwich starts with homemade buttery biscuits, then sears steak in garlic and herbs, and piles on cheese and a fried egg.

Close up of Dr Pepper barbecue chicken arranged on a dish

Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

If you have Dr Pepper lying around, it's time to put it to good use. Turn it into a delicious sauce for barbecue chicken using this baked recipe.

Southern Smothered Potatoes Recipe

These Southern smothered potatoes are browned and braised in chicken broth, resulting in a buttery, rich, and ultra-tender side dish perfect for weeknights.

Grilled Shrimp Po-Boy Sandwich Recipe

In our po'boy, grilled shrimp are wrapped up in a soft French roll and get an added spicy kick from creamy jalapeño slaw and garlicky Cajun remoulade.

Sweet Tea Whiskey Smash Recipe

With good steeped black tea, Averna Amaro for bittersweet depth, muddled mint, and honey for subtle sweetness, this is one special sweet tea whiskey smash.

Grilled Green Tomato Salad Recipe

Grilled green tomatoes have a unique flavor, and they're perfect in a salad paired with creamy burrata, cornbread croutons, and a touch of red-peppery heat.

cowboy-style potatoes in a cast iron pan

Cowboy-Style Cast Iron Potatoes Recipe

High heat, hearty animal fats, bold spices, and one-pan simplicity are tenets of cowboy cooking, and they all play a part in these crowd-pleasing potatoes.

Mini corn dogs in basket with fresh cucumbers and jalapenos.

Spicy Mini Corn Dog Muffins Recipe

With fresh and pickled jalapeño, savory beef hot dogs, a corn muffin-crust, and a cooling, spicy, and tangy crema, these appeal to kids and adults alike.

Cajun Potato Salad Recipe

This Cajun potato salad boasts an ultra-creamy texture with Yukon Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a kick of spice from a homemade Cajun seasoning blend.

Vegetarian Gumbo Recipe

With a classic Cajun spice mix, a deeply-flavorful brown roux, and tofu, black-eyed peas, and mushrooms, our vegetarian gumbo is smoky, spicy, and satisfying.

Fluffy Southern Biscuits Recipe

See all our tips and tricks in getting perfectly flakey southern-style biscuits.

Southern butter beans in a bowl on a table

Creamy Southern-Style Butter Beans Recipe

A long, slow cook in a ham hock- and andouille-infused broth turns our Southern style butter beans into a perfectly creamy and delicious side dish.

Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

These blackened fish tacos feature perfectly blackened cod fillets with minimal (but fresh and delicious) toppings to really allow the fish to shine.

Baked spicy cheese straws on platter beside chili flakes and smoked aioli

Homemade Spicy Cheese Straws Recipe

With loads of cheddar, cayenne, chile flakes, and fresh jalapeños, these spicy, crispy cheese straws, served with a smoky aioli, are the ultimate appetizer.

Southern-Style Deviled Eggs Recipe

These Southern-style deviled eggs feature pickle relish and a pimento pepper slice on top — perfect for a party appetizer or potluck.

King cake bread pudding with colorful glaze

Mardi Gras King Cake-Inspired Bread Pudding Recipe

Our Mardi Gras king cake-inpsired bread pudding carries all the flavors, textures, and celebratory finishes of the classic in about 30 minutes of prep time.

Bowl piled high with creamy macaroni salad

17 Southern Salad Recipes Everyone Should Try At Least Once

The American South has its fair share of unique dishes, but salad isn't often considered one of them. However, these recipes but salad on the regional map.

Cinnamon biscuits with glaze on serving plate

Easy Flaky Cinnamon Biscuits Recipe

These flaky cinnamon biscuits are incredibly easy to make, and they even come topped off with a perfectly-sweet cream cheese glaze.

Baked Cajun Chicken Wings Recipe

Chicken wings coated in home-mixed, smoky, spicy, and garlicky Cajun seasoning are oven-baked to juicy, crisp, golden perfection in our family-friendly recipe.

pieces of butter pecan divinity candy on a brown plate with chopped toasted pecans

Butter Pecan Divinity Candy Recipe

This Divinity candy recipe yields a light and airy treat, and one that takes on a butter pecan flavor profile for a melt-in-your-mouth bite.

Frozen Margarita Popsicles Recipe

If you want to elevate your homemade popsicles, transform margaritas into frozen treats with this recipe. These boozy popsicles give the best of both worlds.

Pan-Fried Okra Recipe

This pan fried okra is the perfect snack or appetizer — even those who don't typically like okra will enjoy this recipe!

Macaroni salad with asparagus in white bowl

Elevated Old-School Macaroni Salad Recipe

Give old-school macaroni salad an elevated upgrade with this recipe, which features a homemade mayo dressing, asparagus, peas, and plenty of fresh herbs.

Southern Meatloaf Recipe

This southern meatloaf recipe has a barbecue sauce topping — instead of ketchup — providing the perfect hit of sweet flavor.

Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe

Have a boozy ball with this traditional Kentucky confection — the perfect combination of chocolate and bourbon.