Recipes

Candied Walnut Honeycrisp Apple Salad

Southern Spoonful: Comfort Food

Serve up some southern comfort with these family favorites.
Queso Blanco Chicken Quesadillas Topped with Calabacitas

Southern Spoonful: It’s Salsa Season!

When my summer garden is lush with tomatoes, peppers and herbs, I can’t wait to make salsa.
Spring Asparagus & Green Pea Risotto

Southern Spoonful: Green Garden Delights

Enjoy these warm weather recipes that celebrate spring.
Texas Toast Toad in the Hole

Southern Spoonful: Egg-ceptional!

These spring recipes incorporate one of our favorite everyday ingredients — eggs!
Mock Lemon Drop Martini

Southern Spoonful: Marvelous Mocktails

Ring in the New Year and stick to your new year’s resolutions with these fun fabulous mocktails!
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Southern Spoonful: Memories & Traditions

These recipes are perfect for family gatherings and holiday visitors — but be warned, they may never leave after tasting this menu!
Stuffed Pulled Pork Poblano Peppers with Tomatillo Salsa

Southern Spoonful: Cozy Comfort Foods

Celebrate autumn by tucking into some of your favorite fall flavors.
Fried Okra with Comeback Sauce

Southern Spoonful: The Garden Gifts of Summer

Enjoy your garden’s bounty with these recipes full of summer flavor.
Calabacitas translates to “zucchini” in Spanish. This flavorful dish will remind you of summer succotash.

Southern Spoonful: Sunny Summertime

Enjoy these recipes that celebrate the joy of fresh fruits and vegetables!
Rainbow melon salad

Southern Spoonful: Rainbow Salads

Create spring salads that are “over the rainbow” with bright colors and delectable flavors.

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