Southern Bite

This easy Southern Blackberry Cobbler is loaded with juicy blackberries and topped with a buttery, golden crust that falls somewhere between yellow cake, pound cake, and a tender biscuit. As it bakes, the thick batter rises up around the fruit and creates a beautifully craggy top with crisp edges and a soft, buttery center. There are about as many ways to make blackberry cobbler as there are Southern grandmamas. Some use a pie crust.

When I was growing up, we sat down at the table every night. Now, that doesn’t mean every supper was fancy. It certainly wasn’t. Sometimes it was simple. Sometimes it was stretched. Sometimes it may very well have included a blue box of macaroni and cheese. But no matter what was on the plate, we sat down together. And that mattered. That table was where we ate, of course, but it was also where we talked, laughed, listened, learned, and just plain did life together.

This big batch chicken salad is simple, classic, and perfect for feeding a crowd. With tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, sweet onion, and creamy mayonnaise, it’s the kind of dependable recipe that shows up at potlucks, family gatherings, and church luncheons again and again. Some recipes are fancy. Some are impressive. And then there are the ones that quietly save the day. This one falls squarely in that last category.

Need an easy chicken supper idea? These Hot Honey Chicken Thighs cook up crispy and juicy in the air fryer and finish with a buttery, sweet-heat glaze that the whole family will love. Somewhere between “we need supper fast” and “I still want it to taste like I tried” lives the humble chicken thigh. Bless it. Thighs are forgiving, they stay juicy, and they’re usually cheaper than breasts.

Let’s pause for a second helping to celebrate the most-loved recipes of 2025 from Southern Bite – the ones y’all made on repeat, shared with friends, and came back to again and again. If I had a dollar for every time somebody asked me, “Stacey, what’s everybody been cooking lately?” I’d have enough money to buy the fancy butter I keep telling myself I don’t need. So here it is: the recipes y’all cooked, shared, saved, and came back to again and again in 2025.

Make your Thanksgiving turkey extra juicy with my buttery Homemade Turkey Injection Marinade. Water, butter, chicken base, white wine vinegar, garlic, and seasoned salt blend into a smooth, flavorful injection to keep your turkey super moist and crazy flavorful. I’m a big fan of turkey injections. They’re one of my favorite tricks for keeping a bird juicy and adding real-deal flavor where it counts, right down in the meat.

This Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping is smooth, creamy, and perfectly spiced. It’s just like the classic you love, just taken up a notch with a sweet, crunchy pecan topping. I was recently scrolling through my own site and realized something shocking: I didn’t have a pumpkin pie recipe. How on earth does a Southern boy who has shared everything from fried green tomatoes to sweet potato pie not have a good old-fashioned pumpkin pie on the blog?

If you’re craving a rich, moist, buttery pound cake with a little something extra, this Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is the answer. It’s my classic buttermilk pound cake with a sweet twist—chocolate chips baked into a buttery, tender crumb. Perfect for Sunday supper, holiday gatherings, or just when the craving hits, it’s sure to be a hit at your house every time. I always get asked about where my inspiration comes from for new recipes. And honestly, sometimes the best ideas come out of nowhere.

This easy Shrimp and Grits recipe is loaded with bold Southern flavor—smoky bacon, garlicky shrimp, and creamy, slow-cooked grits. It’s a comforting classic made simple enough for busy weeknights. There are few dishes that scream Southern comfort quite like shrimp and grits. It’s rich, creamy, smoky, a little tangy, and downright soulful. And while there are tons of versions out there—some fancy, some not-so-much—this one right here is the one I keep coming back to.

This Shortcut Skillet Cabbage with Bacon recipe is a quick, one-pan side dish full of savory flavor, caramelized onions, and smoky bacon. Ready in just 20 minutes! This Shortcut Skillet Cabbage with Bacon is my quicker take on my original classic fried cabbage recipe, similar to the recipe so many of us grew up with.