Juicy air fryer bone-in pork chops seasoned with herbs and topped with a simple apple-onion skillet sauce. A healthy, high-protein, soul-inspired dinner that’s easy enough for busy weeknights and cooked without frying.

Learn how to bake a cream cheese buttermilk pound cake in a tube pan, bundt pan, or loaf pans. Includes pan conversions, bake times, and greasing tips.

A rich, buttery lemon pound cake made tender with cream cheese and finished with a simple blackberry glaze. Bright, balanced, and perfect for slicing and sharing.

Stock your kitchen with confidence using this free Southern comfort food pantry guide and recipe bundle. Discover the top 10 pantry staples every home cook needs, plus 5 easy Southern comfort food recipes made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients.

One-pan Southwest Turkey and Broccoli Skillet made with ground turkey, salsa, and frozen broccoli. A quick, budget-friendly dinner using pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights and easy clean-up. Serves 4.

Looking for an easy shrimp dinner idea? This Cajun Shrimp Bowl features bold Cajun-spiced shrimp, fluffy yellow rice, and roasted zucchini for a simple, satisfying meal. A quick, healthy-ish comfort food recipe that’s great for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

This easy air fryer honey garlic chicken recipe is sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

A buttery vanilla pound cake with a simple cinnamon cream cheese filling. An easy, from-scratch cake perfect for everyday baking and sharing.

This stew came together on a snow day, when leaving the house wasn’t happening and comfort was the goal. I used what I already had in my pantry: canned beans, tomatoes, coconut milk, plus a few fresh collard greens that needed to be used up. The result was a warm, nourishing one-pot meal that felt slow and intentional, even on a quiet, ordinary day at home.

There’s something comforting about a warm apple dessert baking in the oven. This old-fashioned apple cobbler is simple, cozy, and made with everyday pantry staples—perfect for using up a bowl of fresh apples. With tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a golden, buttery topping, it’s the kind of dessert that feels like home.

This brown sugar vanilla bean pound cake is a classic butter cake with a warm, old-fashioned flavor. Made with King Arthur flour and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for everyday baking and sharing.

This honey vanilla pound cake is tender, lightly sweet, and finished with a warm maple butter syrup that soaks gently into the crumb. It’s the kind of cake that feels homemade in the best way, with simple ingredients, no rushing, and it’s even better the next day.

Sometimes you just want a pasta dish that feels comforting and fresh — something hearty enough to satisfy, but light enough to let the vegetables shine. This Vegetarian Garden Pasta is exactly that kind of meal. It’s built around simple ingredients, roasted until caramelized, then tossed with tender pasta and a bright, herb-kissed tomato sauce that brings everything together without weighing it down.

A gluten-free, budget-friendly main dish perfect for church dinners, fundraisers, and feeding a crowd.

This easy smoked sausage stir fry with brown rice is a quick, budget-friendly dinner made with pantry staples, pre-packaged vegetables, and simple seasonings—perfect for busy weeknights.

Made with long-grain brown rice, caramelized onions, garlic, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning, this easy, flavorful brown rice is slow-simmered in broth for a smoky, savory side dish that pairs perfectly with soul food, comfort meals, and healthy dinner bowls.

Here’s a simple, Southern-style sweet potato pie recipe that uses canned yams — no fuss, rich flavor, and perfect for holidays or anytime you want something cozy.

Soul Macaroni Bolognese is a comforting twist on a classic Italian dish featuring elbow macaroni tossed in a hearty beef sauce with smoked paprika, herbs, and fresh basil. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Try these easy homemade granola bars made with oats, honey, and your favorite mix-ins. This no-bake recipe is perfect for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, and meal prep. Simple, chewy, and customizable for the whole family.

Make perfectly crispy Air Fryer BBQ Tofu in minutes with this easy, flavor-packed recipe. Tender tofu cubes are seasoned, air-fried until golden, and tossed in smoky BBQ sauce for a simple vegan dinner or high-protein meal prep option. Quick, delicious, and made with pantry staples!