Comfort Food

Philly cheesesteak burger with double beef patties, creamy cheese sauce, peppers and onions.
Comfort Food, Dinner

Philly Cheesesteak Burgers

There are burgers, and then there are burgers that borrow all the best parts of another favorite dish. These Philly Cheesesteak Burgers fall firmly into the second category. I wanted the burger to actually taste like a cheesesteak, not simply a regular cheeseburger with some […]

Louisiana maque choux made with fresh corn, bell peppers, onion, celery, and andouille sausage.
Budget Meals, Comfort Food, Side Dish

Classic Louisiana Maque Choux

One of the first Louisiana dishes I ever made was maque choux, and honestly, it felt like the perfect introduction to Cajun cooking. Some Louisiana recipes can seem a little intimidating with long ingredient lists or techniques like making a roux, but this one couldn’t […]

Creamy Southern Grits served with a pat of butter on top.
Breakfast, Comfort Food, Side Dish

Creamy Southern Grits

Growing up in the South, grits have always been one of those comfort foods that can fit into just about any meal. While it’s often thought of as a breakfast staple, I make it just as often for dinner because they’re the perfect alternative to […]

Crispy Nashville hot chicken sandwich on a toasted brioche bun with spicy ranch sauce, dill pickles, and French fries.
Comfort Food, Dinner

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

I first heard about Nashville Hot Chicken all over social media when it was going viral. Every restaurant seemed to have its own version, so naturally I had to see what all the hype was about. I even took my kids to several different restaurants […]

Memphis BBQ spaghetti made with chopped pulled pork in a smoky barbecue tomato sauce.
Comfort Food, Dinner, Meat, Pasta

Memphis BBQ Spaghetti

Memphis BBQ Spaghetti is one of the city’s most iconic foods. If you’ve never had spaghetti loaded with chopped pulled pork in a smoky BBQ tomato sauce, you’re in for a treat. Only in Memphis could someone take two comfort food classics and combine them […]