Welcome to Vegetarian South – Plant Based in the Land of Biscuits and BBQ
Here, you’ll find easy-to-follow, flavorful recipes including plant-based vegan spins on Southern favorites and seasonal eats. Whether you’re a longtime vegetarian or just starting to explore plant-based meals, we hope our stories and tips make trying new foods simple and fun.
New Posts on Vegetarian South
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Aunt Fanny’s Summer Squash Casserole
If there is one recipe that always showed up on Southern tables in the summer, it was Aunt Fanny’s summer squash casserole. This old-fashioned casserole is the kind…
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Southern Potato Salad (Creamy, Classic & Crowd-Pleasing)
There’s nothing more iconic at a Southern table than a big bowl of creamy Southern potato salad. Whether it’s served at a backyard cookout, a simple Sunday dinner,…
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Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad (Creamy, Tangy & Crowd-Pleasing!)
If you love bold, tangy flavors, this Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is about to become your new go-to side dish. It’s creamy, crunchy, and packed with that irresistible…
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Baked Pepper Jelly Dip with Cream Cheese (Easy Southern Appetizer)
If you need a crowd pleasing appetizer that comes together in minutes, this baked pepper jelly and cream cheese dip is the one. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, a…
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Classic Benedictine Spread
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh cucumber flavor, Benedictine spread is a classic Southern recipe that deserves a spot at every spring brunch, shower, tea party, or Kentucky…
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50 Vegan Pantry Staples Every Kitchen Needs
A well-stocked pantry makes plant-based cooking easier, faster, and far more delicious. When you have the right vegan pantry staples on hand, you can throw together soups, casseroles,…
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Meet the Blogger
Hi there! I’m Erin, the creator behind Vegetarian South. I am so glad you’ve found your way here!
Growing up in the South, food was always at the heart of every gathering. From Sunday dinners to holiday feasts, the table was usually filled with slow-cooked veggies, buttery biscuits, and smoky BBQ. When I decided to transition to a vegetarian lifestyle in 2010, I didn’t want to leave those traditional Southern flavors behind. I realized that “Southern” and “Vegetarian” didn’t have to be mutually exclusive but they could actually be a perfect match.
Why I Started Vegetarian South
I created Vegetarian South to prove that you can honor Southern culinary heritage while prioritizing plant-based ingredients. Whether you are a lifelong vegetarian or looking to add more vegetables to your plate, my goal is to make meals delicious and stress-free. In this space, I share my favorite plant-based spins on Southern favorites, alongside fresh, seasonal eats that celebrate the incredible produce found in our region.