Recipes from 'This Southern Girl'

08/26/2026

I've been staying away from the salads, but today I had a simple cucumber salad with red onion, smoked cheddar, olives, pepperoncini, and I threw in an okra from mama's garden. Cut some breasts off the bone for chicken strips, and did some loaded baked potatoes.

08/21/2026

Whole Picnic Ham. It has more flavor than the shank, but it will be saltier. I boil instead of baking. Helps it stay juicy and removes some salt. You could also add in a potato to help draw out more salt. Don't forget to save the hambone for greens, beans, or soups.

08/17/2026

Spinach and artichoke dip.
I use 1 brick of cream cheese, 1 jar artichoke, about 3/4 bag of fresh spinach and the rest of the ingredients I use my own discretion, lol! Smoked cheddar, extra sharp cheddar, bacon pieces, garlic, a splash of lime or lemon juice, crushed red pepper, garlic powder. I put in everything but the spinach and baked 375° until it's bubbly. Stir in the spinach and bake until it wilts. You can eat it as a dip, or stuff chicken, salmon, or beef with it.

08/15/2026

Fresh sautéed spinach, salmon, sweet potatoes.

08/10/2026

Happy Sunday!

08/03/2026

Fresh collards, rice and beans, cornbread, and salmon. I always use smoked meat in my beans and greens. Sometimes turkey; sometimes pork. If you don't eat meat, you could add smoked paprika, or liquid smoke. I also like to add veggies to my 15 bean soup. A little celery, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and okra.

07/29/2026

Carrots, peppers, onion, garlic, and celery, seasoned, and sautéed until tender. Toss in some flour and cook a bit, then add in some chicken, or beef stock. Whisk well to avoid lumps. (I always add a splash of vinegar and a dash of hot sauce to my gravy. In my opinion, it needs the acidity. )

07/25/2026

Peach cobbler vibes. Basic yellow cake. Flavored with vanilla; I diced up a little bit of peaches, and added a little cinnamon and nutmeg. Cream cheese frosting with white chocolate.

07/22/2026

Fresh green beans, macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs, meatballs. The meatballs are ground beef and pork mixed together. Baked, then drained. Then I added barbecue sauce.

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07/19/2026

I only had to fix myself dinner today, so quick and simple does it! Fried fish and potato skins. I nuke my potatoes for about 5 minutes in the microwave and then transfer to a 400° oven. Once tender, I slice open, scoop out some of the center, then put a little butter into halves. Baked until golden on both sides. Add salt and pepper, cheese and bacon. I also did a little garlic and onion powder. Filling and delicious! (Of course you could use a toaster oven, or air fryer. )