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Tomato Salad
Tomato Salad is a summer classic. It pares so well with basically everything. I know thats a cop out but it’s true! It’s great on its own but also goes with pasta, bread, lettuce, Israeli couscous. There are so many different ways to serve Tomato Salad. To make Tomato Salad you need: 2 cups of cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp fresh oregano 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil 2 ears of corn 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and Pepper Start by grilling two ears of corn. After you grill the corn allow it to cool enough so you can cut it off the cob. Add it to…
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Vegan Smoked Seitan Brisket Sliders
It has been a cold week here. Really bitter cold for the south lows in the teens and highs in the 30s all week. After a while of being cooped up inside we started feeling a little stir crazy and wanted to do something anything outside so Saturday when it was a little warmer (mid 40s) we decided it was a perfect day to fire up the smoker out back and cook some Smoked Seitan Brisket. Who says meat-eaters get to have all the fun? We love to use the grill and smoker to add a charred smoky barbeque flavor. If you don’t have a smoker you could use flavored…
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Biscuit Bar for Christmas Morning Brunch
If you have a crowd to feed at your house over Christmas weekend a biscuit bar might be a fun easy option for breakfast. Christmas morning is magical, but it can also be chaotic. I’ve found that a DIY biscuit bar is the easiest way to feed a crowd without spending the whole morning in the kitchen. While we kept this Christmas setup low-key, if you’re looking for a deep dive into the best toppings, Southern-style sides, and setup tips, check out my full guide on how to host a southern biscuit bar. Choose Your Spreads We kept our biscuit bar pretty simple and low key. I offered stone ground…
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Cranberry Bourbon Arnold Palmer
Last updated and expanded on May 20, 2026. Looking for the perfect holiday cocktail that everyone can enjoy? This Cranberry Bourbon Arnold Palmer takes a beloved Southern classic and gives it a refreshing autumn upgrade. Made with sweet tea, lemonade, and a splash of cranberry, it’s simple to make and can easily be customized to make a larger batch to serve at a party! What Is an Arnold Palmer? If you’ve never had one, a classic Arnold Palmer is a beloved mocktail that features a 50/50 split of lemonade and iced tea (traditionally unsweetened iced tea, though sweet tea is a favorite regional twist!). The drink gets its name from…
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Vegan Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Hot Chicken is a Nashville specialty. Honestly is seems like the whole south has co-opted it as their own. Even Birmingham has a Hot Chicken restaurant. Basically it is a twist on classic southern fried chicken coated with super hot cayenne pepper sauce. Did I mention it’s really hot? So to veganize we made Chick’n Fried Seitan and slathered it with sauce. The end result is these amazing vegan hot chicken sliders. We started by making a batch of of our Basic Chick’n Seitan. This can be done ahead of time. Any “Chicken” flavored seitan will work here. We sliced the cooked seitan into small cutlet pieces. Some of the…
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Southern Sunday Dinner Ideas: 25+ Classic Vegetarian Comfort Food Favorites
Last updated and expanded on May 14, 2026. This guide brings together the very best vegetarian Southern Sunday dinner ideas and recipes, along with menu ideas, hosting tips, and traditional favorites to help you build the perfect table. Sunday Dinner is a big deal in the South. It’s not just a meal; it’s a ritual. A slow, comforting pause at the end of the week where the table fills up with family, stories, and dishes passed down for generations. Think warm casseroles, fresh garden vegetables, buttery breads, and heavenly desserts. I have very fond memories of growing up and gathering around the table with my family. We often had big Sunday…
