Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade

I’ve been making this lemon pepper chicken marinade for over 15 years, and it’s one of those recipes I never get tired of. It’s the one I reach for when I need an easy dinner, want to throw ...

Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken is a comforting Southern-inspired dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts simmered in a rich onion gravy until perfectly cooked. This easy one-pan meal is hearty, flavorful, and ...

The Best Ways to Cook Steak

Growing up, steak was a rare and special treat in our house, which is exactly why I became obsessed with perfecting it at home. You don’t need a steakhouse reservation or a culinary degree to pull ...

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SALAD – The Southern Lady Cooks

This easy tomato zucchini salad is a wonderful way to enjoy garden vegetables on a hot summer day. Why You’ll Love This Summer Salad This recipe can be cut in half or doubled if ...

The Best Fresh Tomato Recipes

You know that magical window when tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes? The ones that are heavy, warm from the sun, and smell like the vine the moment you pick them up? I wait all year for it. And ...

Homemade Southern Cornmeal Hush Puppies

Hushpuppies are a summer staple, especially with fried fish; it’s the perfect combination! Why You’ll Love These Hushpuppies These are deep fried delicious cornmeal balls that are ...

Easy Recipes for Your Garden Zucchini Harvest

If you’ve ever grown zucchini, you already know how this story goes. You plant a couple of seeds, turn your back for a week, and suddenly you’ve got squash the size of a baseball bat taking over ...

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is the ultimate quick weeknight meal! Loaded with Cajun-seasoned chicken, creamy street corn, and fresh toppings over fluffy rice, it comes together in under 20 ...

The Best Recipes to Use Up Fresh Corn

You know that moment at the farmer’s market or grocery store when you spot those giant bins piled high with fresh sweet corn? That’s my cue that summer is officially here. And while I will never, ...

Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Dried Beans

Cooking dried beans might seem like one of those old-fashioned kitchen skills, but it’s actually one of the easiest ways to save money and make better-tasting meals. Sure, canned beans are ...