Caesar green bean salad in gold scalloped baking dish.

About SmartyPantsKitchen

Here, you’ll find a collection of tried-and-true Southern recipes, some traditional and some contemporary, as well as cooking and food-science tips for making the best Southern recipes.

Brie en croute on purple plate garnished with thyme

Appetizers

Lemon Icebox Pie on turquoise pie plate.

Desserts

Greek yogurt dip in bowl with naan bread.

Dips

Close up of Michelada garnished with lime wedge.

Drinks

Mexican chicken with sour cream sauce in shallow baking dish.

Entrees

Sliced meatloaf with tomato sauce on white plate.

Quick & Easy

Broccoli Crunch Salad in purple bowl on red wooden table

Salads

Soup & Stews

Quick ‘n Easy

Quick Recipes

Kitchen 101

Kitchen 101 is a collection of cooking tips designed to help you become a better cook! Here, you’ll find substitutions, equivalent measurements, food safety tips, thawing instructions and more!

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