main dishes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This grilled pork tenderloin is marinated with a handful of pantry staples, but it yields the most juicy, moist, and tender meat ever. It’s ready in under 15 minutes. One of my favorite cuts of meat to cook for my family is pork tenderloin, and i…

A 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Dinner With Almost No Prep

Crock Pot Mississippi chicken is a tender shredded chicken dinner with ranch, au jus, butter, and tangy pepperoncini. The slow cooker does almost all of the work, making this a simple comfort food meal for busy days. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg …

Quick Beef Kabobs

These easy beef kabobs are quickly marinated and then grilled, yielding juicy and tender meat every time. They are flavorful, healthy, and one of my family’s favorite fresh dinners. Come grilling season, I am all about meat on skewers because, le…

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is tossed with my favorite Caesar dressing, lots of Parm, and the yummiest garlicky breadcrumbs.  A good Caesar salad will forever and always be one of my favorite foods. But I’m also just as happy this time of year to whip up a delicious batch of its carb-y cousin, […]

Rotisserie Chicken Salad

My deli-style rotisserie chicken salad is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. It comes together in under 15 minutes and is a fabulous filling for sandwiches or a shareable salad for potlucks and picnics. As a culinary school graduate, I know the se…

Wagyu Burgers

Juicy, tender, and flavorful, my wagyu burgers transform our family’s burger nights into something spectacular. The wagyu beef patties are pan-seared or grilled, then loaded into buns with all the fixings. If you’ve been curious whether wag…

Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

Learn how to make turkey bacon in the air fryer in under 5 minutes! It’s fast and easy and yields crispy and crunchy bacon every single time. Love cooking turkey in the air fryer? Try my air fryer turkey breast, air fryer turkey meatballs, and ai…

Blackened Salmon

This blackened salmon recipe features fillets of salmon coated in a blend of Cajun spices and pan-seared to perfection. I love that it cooks in under 10 minutes. Love blackened foods? Try my blackened tilapia, blackened chicken, or black…

Lamb Ribs

These slow-roasted sticky lamb ribs are coated with a sweet and savory glaze and yield juicy and succulent meat every time. Grill, smoker, and air fryer options included. Want more tasty lamb recipes? Try my lamb burgers, lamb lollipops, lamb kabobs, a…

Steak Salad Recipe

My favorite grilled steak salad recipe with tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and a classic balsamic dressing. It’s easy to make, fresh, and full of flavor. If you enjoy grilling season like me, my classic steak salad has to make your menu. Adding …

Turkey Burgers

Burger nights are the best nights, according to my boys. They LOVE a good burger. They love our ultimate burger, but these Turkey Burgers are another favorite. They request them often, especially with fries on the side. If you aren’t that excited…

Chorizo Tacos

Quick and easy chorizo tacos are the perfect option for a weeknight meal! Add some fresh toppings like cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole for a dish everyone will love.

Crispy Zucchini Black Bean Tacos

These crispy zucchini black bean tacos are quick and easy to make with an irresistible avocado dipping sauce. Crispy black bean tacos are always a winner…but let’s sneak some extra veg in there too! ♡ This simple recipe has become a favorite vegetarian dinner here in our house, especially on busy weeknights. Just sauté up […]

The Beef & Gravy Dinner Everyone Wants Seconds Of

These beef tips are simmered low and slow until tender, then finished with a rich onion gravy that is perfect over mashed potatoes. Chuck roast or stew meat works well, and condensed onion soup adds deep flavor without a long ingredient list. It is a c…

Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad is a CLASSIC salad recipe that is always a crowd pleaser. The salad is easy to make and a great recipe to make when you have leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. To make the salad, toss chopped cooked chicken in a creamy dressing with …

Pork Chops with Cherry Peppers

Pork chops with cherry peppers and onion are perfect for a quick dinner. You’ll have this dish on the table…
The post Pork Chops with Cherry Peppers appeared first on Southern Food and Fun.

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans

This homemade chicken salad with grapes, pecans, and celery, tossed in a tangy mayo and sour cream dressing, rivals any…
The post Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans appeared first on Southern Food and Fun.

Spring Farro Salad

This 30-minute spring farro salad is made with a delicious mix of seasonal veggies and herbs, farro, chickpeas and a quick lemon vinaigrette. Cheers to spring salads! ♡ After making this winter farro salad countless times over the past year, I decided we needed to try a springtime version with fresh seasonal veggies and herbs. […]

Chicken Enchiladas

Enchiladas are one of our all-time favorite dinners. We love trying new enchilada recipes. A few favorites include White Chicken Enchiladas, Black Bean Enchiladas, Beef Enchiladas, and our Black Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake is a fun one! These Chic…

Lemon Basil Butter Pasta

All you need are 6 simple ingredients to make a vibrant batch of this lemon basil butter pasta in less than 30 minutes. Fresh basil is back in season and I vote we celebrate with this lemon basil butter pasta! ♡ Our family fell in love with Ali Slagle’s viral basil-butter pasta last fall, which […]

Moroccan Butternut Squash Stew with Chickpeas

This Moroccan Butternut Squash Stew is packed with tender butternut squash, protein-packed chickpeas, and Moroccan-inspired spices. It’s a little bit savory, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot of delicious. I’ve always been a sucker for butternut squa…

Ginger Coconut Potsticker Soup

This delicious ginger coconut potsticker soup recipe is quick and easy to make with your choice of frozen potstickers and veggies. It’s a cold and rainy week here in Kansas City, which always means one thing in my book — soup time! ♡ This recipe is a simple twist on my favorite potsticker soup that […]

Scroll to Top