
THE SOUTHERN DINNER BELLE
Bringing cooking from scratch back one meal at a time
The Best Spiced Cookies
One bite of these old fashioned spiced cookies and you will be instantly teleported back to grandma's kitchen. Does anyone still have one...
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
If you love buffalo wings, you need these in your life! I looked far and wide for a delicious, low carb buffalo chicken meatball and one...
Pumpkin Granola
Since it is officially fall, Im breaking out the pumpkin to make the most scrumptious homemade granola! If you're not a fan of pumpkin,...
Gluten-free Almond Flour Shrimp Cakes
Despite raising four ravenous teenagers to young adults, sometimes after holiday cookouts we have leftover shrimp. And when life gives me...
BEST BBQ RUB
If you need a quick and easy idea for any cut of chicken or pork, look no further. This sweet and tangy spice rub is the answer. Whether...
Beef Vegetable Soup
I love soups and stews and this beef vegetable soup has quickly become a family favorite. I whip up a batch often and it’s never EXACTLY...
Zucchini Au Gratin
With the warmer weather comes tons of fresh, delicious fruits and veggies. Whether it's straight from your backyard garden, your favorite...
Korean Beef
Ground beef is a tough one for me because I really don't care for ground or shredded meats. I can handle it in spaghetti, chili, and...
Soft Pretzels
Forget that pretzel stand at the mall, you can make hot delicious pretzels at home NO PROBLEM ! Yes you! It’s simple! Ingredients: 2 Cups...
Zucchini Bread
I have to admit, when I first heard of zucchini bread I thought it sounded disgusting. I just didn't believe zucchini could be used in...
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
April 20th is National Pineapple Upside Down Cake day, and I'm totally here for it! I love pineapple in general, but NOTHING and I mean...
Peach Cobbler
April 13th is National Peach Cobbler Day so I had to share with you the simplest, but most delicious peach cobbler ever! Start to finish...
Apple Onion Jam
If pork chops are in your future then this apple onion jam/compote needs to be as well! Its the perfect savory meets sweet play on the...
Avocado Pie
You will have to trust me on this one. As the weather gets warmer and you trade the heavy soups and stews of winter for lighter fare, you...
Chocolate Banana Bread
Who doesn't love banana bread!? It's a staple around here and I have a couple go-to recipes, including a delicious upside-down version....
Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is another thing that was new to me when I moved to the south years ago and its never made exactly the same anywhere...
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
You can enjoy the the creamy deliciousness of your favorite condensed soup, without all the processed junk and additives, by making it...
Carrot Muffins
Spring has sprung and it's the perfect time of year for carrot muffins. If you need a unique and yummy item for the brunch table this...
Banana Pudding From Scratch
Banana pudding. A timeless southern dessert. If you’re from the south you’ve definitely tasted it before, but I promise you’ve never had...





















