Nothing hits the spot like a big ole pot of creamy Southern Butter Beans simmering away in the kitchen. This is just like the kind of down-home recipe your mama and grandma used to whip up: classic, flavorful, warm and inviting. This butter beans recipe is slowly cooked and loaded with earthy herbs, aromatics, and […]
Fried Catfish
Now listen, everybody on these internet streets can’t fry catfish. That’s why I’m giving you the best Fried Catfish recipe on any side of the Mississippi. We start by dredging that fish in a perfectly seasoned and highly spiced cornmeal breading then we fry those babies until they are as golden and crisp as humanly […]
Real Deal Caramel Cake
There’s a reason why my Real Deal Caramel Cake is sought after by everybody on the web. It’s legit the best, hands down! It’s been the number one caramel cake recipe online for over 10 years, and here’s why! It’s got a moist buttery yellow cake base made from scratch that’s coated in the ultimate […]
Coconut Custard Pie
While my heart is usually with cakes, I can’t say no to a good pie. And this Coconut Custard Pie? It’s something special, boos! It’s creamy, coconutty, and refreshing – just the thing for those warm days when you need a little slice of a tropical paradise. Oh and don’t get me started on the […]
Carne Asada
Your sis Grandbaby Cakes knows a good steak, and my Carne Asada is absolute fire! I marinate that baby until it’s beyond juicy and filled with flavorful citrus and Mexican spiced flavor. Then I toss it on the grill until it’s charred to perfection. Whether you want to eat this authentic carne asada recipe straight […]
Homemade Lemonade Recipe
When that summer heat is bearing down on ya and you can feel the sweat trickling, there’s nothing like a tall, cold glass of Homemade Lemonade to cool you right off. I know what you’re thinking, “how tough can it be to mix lemons, sugar, and water?”. Well honey, it ain’t rocket science, but getting […]
Baked Beans
Southern summer cookouts just ain’t complete without my mama’s Baked Beans recipe. Made with just six simple ingredients, these beans bake up into a sweet, thickened, perfectly seasoned and aromatic side dish that no barbecue menu can be without. When it’s all said and done, baked beans can be easy and delish without a whole […]
Smothered Pork Chops
Listen, don’t let these other recipes online play in your face. My mama’s Smothered Pork Chops recipe is the undisputed champ of them all! Her Mississippi roots run deep in her version that starts with lightly breaded pork chops that simmer in a savory roux based brown gravy with well seasoned flavor in each and […]
Jamaican Oxtail Recipe
If you ever ask me what’s one of my favorite braised beef recipes, I’ll tell you straight up – this Jamaican Oxtail recipe. For many Jamaicans, this dish is the epitome of comfort food, and honey, I couldn’t agree more! I use these big ol’ beef oxtails that simmer away for hours in my homemade […]
Cheese Grits
If there’s one thing we Southerners know, it’s how to whip up some good ol’ Cheese Grits. It’s in our blood, y’all! And this recipe? It’s been passed down and perfected. It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, so in no time you’ll have a cheesy bowl of grits seasoned and loaded with gooey, […]
Sweet Potato Grits
Are you curious about how to make Sweet Potato Grits like a true Southern belle boos? I’ve got you covered! Creamy, buttery grits mingling with the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, all spiced up with a hint of ginger and cinnamon. This sweet potato grits recipe is the kind of easy, comforting dish that’ll make […]
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Hey boos! If you’re looking to take your breakfast game to the next level, let me introduce you to these bomb Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. These aren’t your average flapjacks—oh no, I’m talkin’ about light, fluffy lemon pancakes with a ricotta base that’ll wake up your taste buds. Whether you’re making these lemon ricotta pancakes for […]
Cauliflower Grits
Hey there, y’all! Gather ’round, because today we’re diving into a warm, creamy, and cheesy bowl of Cauliflower Grits. They’re perfect for when you want a low-carb side dish (or a main!) without skimping on flavor. I’d say these cauliflower grits are so good, even Scarlett O’Hara would put down her Tara troubles for a […]
Pineapple Pound Cake
When I tell you this Pineapple Pound Cake is the bomb DOT com, I mean it y’all! It’s got chunks of dried and crushed pineapple, so it’s full of pineapple flavor. One bite of this pineapple pound cake and you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to a tropical paradise, all while stayin’ cozy in […]
Blueberry Cobbler
I don’t let a summer go by without making my super easy Blueberry Cobbler recipe boos. You simply throw together fresh blueberries, zesty lemon juice, warm spice, and some basic pantry ingredients to create a luscious blueberry syrupy base. Then you top it off with a crisp buttery cake batter that is absolutely heavenly. Once […]
Chicken Fried Steak
Listen boos, Chicken Fried Steak is considered the GOAT of Texas comfort food. So trust ya girl Grandbaby Cakes’ who lives in good ole Dallas to show you how to make it right. My country fried steak version starts with a tenderizing buttermilk marinade before frying it up in the most perfectly seasoned breading delivering […]
Texas Sheet Cake
Boos, I dare you to resist a slice of this Texas Sheet Cake recipe. It’s just too good to pass up! It starts with a fudgy, super moist and tender chocolate sheet cake that’s topped with a rich chocolate glaze and crunchy pecans. There’s a reason why the South can’t get enough of a Texas […]