Sassy Southern Recipes

biscuits and gravy, grits and bacon on a blue plate

brunch

sliced smoked meatloaf with bbq glaze on the side.

DINNER

creamy chicken noodle soup in a blue bowl on a floral napkin

FALL SOUPS

slice of salted caramel chocolate cake on an orange plate.

SWEETS

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Southern Recipes with a Sassy Twist!

Quiche My Grits® adds a touch of 'sass' to every meal! Browse hundreds of recipes to help you make classic southern dishes with a sassy twist!

Discover new ideas for holidays, parties, and weeknight dinners inspired by southern traditions. Find tailgate recipes as well as hearty meals made with a cast iron skillet, sheet pan, dutch oven, or wood pellet smoker.

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Fall Favorites

pumpkin cream cheese dip with cookie dunking into it.

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Game Day Tailgate

smoked chicken leg being grasped by a pair of tongs.

Traeger Smoked Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)

smoked potato salad in a cast iron skillet ready to go into a Traeger pellet grill.

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Hi! I'm Debi!

I've been a home cook for over 45 years, owned a successful restaurant, and catered every type of party imaginable. I'm here to help you create sassy southern recipes that are easy to make and loaded with flavor!

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Dutch Oven Meals

corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots in a blue dutch oven.

Dutch Oven Corned Beef

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

chicken and dumplings made with a shortcut by using refrigerated pie crust.

Shortcut Chicken and Dumplings

Hearty Beef Stew

Best Dutch Oven Chili

whole chicken roasted in a dutch oven oven a bed of vegetables.

Dutch Oven Chicken and Potatoes

roasted turkey in a dutch oven with lemon and rosemary

Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

Eat Dessert First!

Desserts are a major event in the south! Enjoy amazing cakes, pies, and vintage recipes you may have forgotten. It's always fun to eat dessert first, and it's easy to do with recipes like Vintage Strawberry Cake and Nutella Cheesecake Brownies!

What's a Cathead Biscuit?

Cathead biscuits get their name from being as big as a cat's head! They're not just any fluffy piece of bread, but a great big piece of southern history.

The best cathead biscuits are made from an old fashioned recipe handed down through generations. They're huge, buttery biscuits with crunchy, golden tops that melt in your mouth!

cathead biscuit recipe

It's Snack Time!

If you're looking for the perfect party snack food, or just need an afternoon treat, you'll find it here. Whether you're celebrating Taco Night, Pizza Night, Game Day, or Family Movie Night, this is the place to start!

How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes are seasoned with a cornmeal flour mixture, then deep fried to perfection.

They're golden and crispy on the outside, and taste incredible when drizzled with a variety of dipping sauces!

fried green tomatoes recipe

Celebrate Every Moment!

Love to celebrate the holidays with amazing food and even better company? Discover your favorite recipes for holiday parties and start new traditions with Quiche My Grits!® You'll find tasty treats for every occasion!