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Embark on a mouthwatering journey through the rich and soulful flavors of Southern cuisine. Sweet Tea + Thyme celebrates the essence of comfort food with our extensive collection of authentic and modern Southern recipes.
Indulge in a diverse array of dishes that pay homage to the South's culinary heritage. From classic fried chicken and creamy macaroni and cheese to comforting candied yams and succulent BBQ, we have recipes that will transport you to the heart of the South.
Our Southern recipes are crafted with love and care, capturing the essence of hospitality and tradition that is synonymous with Southern cooking. Whether you're a native Southerner or a curious food enthusiast, our recipes bring the warmth and flavors of the South to your table.
Learn the art of slow-cooking, seasoning, and the delicate balance of spices that make Southern cuisine so irresistible. Our step-by-step instructions and tips ensure that you can recreate the flavors of the South in your own kitchen.
Discover the joys of Southern baking with our assortment of homemade biscuits, cornbread, and decadent desserts. From sweet potato pies to banana puddings, we have sweets that embody the comfort and sweetness of Southern living.
In addition to classic recipes, we offer modern twists and creative variations that reflect the evolving food scene in the South. Experience the fusion of traditional and contemporary flavors that make Southern cuisine so unique and exciting.
Explore the regional diversity of Southern cooking, from Cajun and Creole dishes of Louisiana, to the big BBQ scene of Texas, to the Lowcountry delights of South Carolina, to the Mid-Atlantic mix of the Seven Cities of the Virginian commonwealth. Sweet Tea + Thyme celebrates the cultural richness and culinary heritage of the South.
Savor the soulful and satisfying flavors of Southern recipes that evoke feelings of warmth, love, and togetherness. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a taste of the South, our food blog is your guide to authentic comfort food that will leave you longing for more.
My southern pot roast recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Chuck roast slow cooked to perfection in a dutch oven with red wine, fresh herbs, mushrooms and carrots.
Indulge in the ultimate soul food experience with this old fashioned southern sweet potato pie recipe, just like grandma used to make.
Made with only three ingredients, this recipe will create the perfect pitcher of sweet lemonade. With freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweet lemon syrup, there is nothing more refreshing than an ice cold glass of old fashioned lemonade on a hot summer day.
From how to choose the best bushel of crabs, to how to perfectly steam them and get the most crab meat for your buck, this post has everything you need to know for a perfect Chesapeake Bay crab feast even if you've never steamed blue crabs before! Get the napkins and wet wipes, honey...this recipe is covered in old bay and melted butter!
There's nothing like fluffy, buttery homemade honey butter biscuits any time of the day! This homemade biscuits recipe is made with only six ingredients, they bake until beautifully golden brown, and are brushed with honey butter.
This homemade delicious honey butter chicken biscuit recipe is the best thing to arrive to your breakfast table or dinner table. These little bites of heaven are a southern staple, and for good reason - they're the ultimate comfort food. Well-seasoned fried chicken with a homemade buttermilk biscuit with a touch of sweet honey butter, every bite is like a warm hug.
If you've got some leftover smoked brisket in your fridge, we've got the perfect solution for you - smoked brisket tacos! Imagine tender, smoky brisket piled high onto a soft tortilla with fresh toppings like cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime. These tacos are sure to impress and are a delicious way to use up those leftovers.
Don't let that leftover smoked brisket go to waste. Turn it into a mouthwatering sandwich for a delicious and easy dinner recipe for your summer get-togethers! Using juicy, tender brisket that's been slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.
This is the best home chef's guide to a perfect brisket on a pellet smoker. I break down everything you need to know to create a delicious pellet grill brisket with a beautiful smoke ring and absolutely amazing flavor. Impress your friends and family with the juiciest, most tender brisket they'll ever have in their life!
If you love the classic combination of strawberries and cream, then you're going to adore these strawberry shortcake muffins. They're moist, fluffy, packed with summer strawberries, and drizzled with an irresistible glaze, making them the ultimate treat for any dessert lover!
This Krispy Kreme Donut Bread Pudding will have you in love at first bite. It's the best bread pudding ever, easy and delicious with a classic glazed donut sauce!
This easy southern fried potatoes and onions recipe will be...
If you're looking to save oven space and have the perfect thanksgiving side dish, make these amazing slow cooker candied yams. A blend of warm spices, brown sugar, and butter coat the tender sweet potatoes in a sweet glaze, it's one of my favorite recipes for the holiday season
In our house, the tallest, flakiest, fluffiest homemade biscuits are a must on a weekend morning! These old fashioned buttermilk biscuits are tender and easy to make with minimal ingredients but maximum deliciousness.
Southern baked candied yams are a classic southern dish that is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Fork tender sweet potatoes chopped up and baked in the oven covered in a buttery, spiced brown sugar glaze. This soul food style recipe is a holiday tradition that's been in my family for generations!
This homemade cake release recipe is your baking best friend....
Let's get into one of my all-time favorite fall and thanksgiving drinks: a warm and inviting glass of slow cooker pumpkin cider. Made with apple cider, a little brown sugar, mulling spices, and real pumpkin, she's simple to put together and will make your home smell absolutely delicious all day long.
With amazing flavor and how easy it is to make, these sweet and savory dr. pepper baked beans are a delicious side dish for any BBQ or tailgating party.
My recipe for a bag of seafood boil is an easy way to enjoy a traditional seafood boil with simple steps, great flavor, and super easy cleanup.
My delicious peach cobbler pound cake recipe with flambéed peaches is a celebration show stopper! Sweet peaches, warm spices, and brown sugar swirl around in rich buttery pound cake, then topped with a salted honey caramel. Then, to take it completely over the top? Flambé peaches, set them on fire with a little bourbon! Oh yeah, this dessert is the perfect way to celebrate whether it's peach season or the holiday season!
Made with the perfect combination of lemonade and sweet tea, the Arnold Palmer is the perfect non-alcoholic summer drink!
This traditional southern strawberry sweet tea recipe is perfect for strawberry season. It's a breeze to make using a simple syrup with an intense strawberry flavor that makes for a refreshing summer drink.
My family-favorite garlic butter seafood boil is calling your name! Juicy jumbo shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, buttery lobster tails, succulent snow crab legs...and two delicious garlic butter sauces that are to die for. It's our favorite dish to celebrate with!
Nothing is better after dinner on a late summer evening than enjoying a bowlful of warm homemade southern peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is one of the best peach cobbler recipes you'll ever find. Made simply and easily using canned peaches and a delicious golden brown crust, it's the perfect soul food comfort food ending to any meal.
This super simple tomato avocado feta salad is the perfect side dish to all of your summer dinners. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet grilled corn, and salty feta cheese make a combination of flavors that is elevated with a delicious vinaigrette made with fresh herbs.
This lemon thyme and blueberry smash is vibrant, smoky, effervescent, and refreshing! Summer's perfect cocktail is made with fresh blueberries, a little honey for sweetness, lemon juice, some fragrant lemon thyme, bubbly club soda, and smoky mezcal! This is a cocktail you'll be making for every celebration all summer.
Nothing says summertime like vodka strawberry lemonade cocktails! These refreshing drinks are perfect for dining al fresco, and are sure to please everyone at your next party. They are easy to make, and can be tailored to fit your taste preferences. So grab a pitcher of vodka strawberry lemonade and enjoy the warm weather!
This easy fresh strawberry lemonade recipe is exactly what the warm weather ordered. All you need are four fresh ingredients: water, sugar, lemons, and fresh strawberries for a seriously delicious drink with all the flavor and no blender required! Skip the store bought stuff, fresh-squeezed lemonade at home is a breeze.
Sticky-lipped, rich, and savory, my mama's southern braised oxtails recipe is slow cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. Now, using sous vide circulator, I updated her recipe to make the most amazing smothered oxtails you'll ever have!
Homemade chicken and dumplings soup is the south's ultimate comfort food. This recipe calls for tender chicken thighs, vegetables, and herbs in a creamy broth with light and fluffy dumplings. It's the perfect recipe to warm you up, like a big hug on those extra cold nights!
This homemade southern banana pudding is pure nostalgia with layers of homemade pudding, banana slices, vanilla wafers, and topped with my foolproof fluffy meringue that will NOT weep or deflate.
My sunny homemade Blueberry Pound Cake recipe is a fantastic way to to bring summer into the kitchen. It's full of sweet blueberries, fresh lemon flavor, has a tender crumb, and a heavenly glaze speckled with vanilla bean.
Crispy, tangy, juicy lemon pepper wings the way I learned to make them in Atlanta. The wings are fried with a zesty lemon pepper seasoned flour and tossed in lemon pepper wet sauce, made with fresh lemon juice and zest. A perfect game day appetizer or game night snack!
The perfect Southern brunch drink, a sweet tea and bourbon cocktail is simple to make and incredibly refreshing.
Creamy, cheesy southern grits are topped with shrimp that are sautéed in bacon fat and covered in a rich, smoky white gravy. This easy shrimp and grits recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
These flavorful and tender green beans have been a Southern staple for generations. Slow cooked in a vitamin-rich broth with smoked meat, this cultural side dish is on every Southern holiday table!
This buttery cast-iron skillet sweet cornbread has been a favorite in my favorite since I first got married. Simple to make with a tender, fluffy middle and buttery golden brown top sprinkled with crunchy raw sugar. Throw out the Jiffy mix, you won't be needing it!
Southern baked macaroni and cheese, also called soul food mac and cheese, is the ultimate in comfort food. Creamy, rich, ooey-gooey, super cheesy, with those crispy browned cheese edges...no one can resist perfectly baked mac and cheese.
With a perfect fusion of creamy homemade cheese sauce, filling pasta, and smoky bbq, this Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is a dinner dream come true. The irresistibly mouthwatering combination of lusciously rich mac and cheese with pulled pork deliciousness is certain to have the whole family coming back for seconds (or thirds!). Now that I think about it, you may wanna make a double batch!
Whip up an authentic Cajun New Orleans red beans and rice recipe, featuring creamy red beans, sausage, and smoked ham hock over fluffy white rice.
This old school baked mac and cheese is whipped up with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with crispy, buttery bread crumbs. It's a kid-loved family favorite that is sure to satisfy no matter the occasion!
Enjoy late summer flavors with this freshly baked peach crisp. Super easy to make with canned peaches, spices, and simple ingredients, it's literally mix, pour, and bake! Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's one of my all time favorite peach desserts.