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The Domestic Diva

Lifestyle Guide to Modern Homemaking for Stay at Home Moms

Southern Recipes

Love southern food? Check out how easy it is to make southern comfort food at home no matter where you live. These southern recipes are easy to make. You'll definitely find a family favorite or two.

Growing up in the south, home cooking is something we find great comfort in. It's the big family dinner on Sunday afternoon or the meal at the end of a very long day. That time to spend with family and share something that was created with love.

Here you'll find tried and true recipes that my family enjoys with a few cocktails thrown in there for Mom. Learning how to cook true southern recipes shouldn't be difficult. That is why each recipe is as simple as it can be.

You'll find recipes like how to make true southern cheese grits and sweet southern tea.

Southern Style Green Beans Recipe

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Southern Style Green Beans Recipe

March 4, 2020

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Southern Style Green Beans is a side dish that is often available in most restaurants across the south. Down here, it’s all about flavoring when it comes to good southern green beans. The secret to perfectly seasoned green beans is a ham hock. This is the southern secret to delicious, fresh green beans. You can find ham hocks in the grocery store near other pork products. Sometimes they are cured or smoked. If you can’t find ham hocks at your local grocer, don’t worry there are many substitutes you can use to get a similar flavor to your green beans.

10 Cookbooks You've Never Heard of That Every Home Cook Needs in Their Kitchen

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10 Cookbooks You’ve Never Heard of That Every Home Cook Needs in Their Kitchen

December 23, 2019

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Every home cook needs at least one or two cookbooks in their kitchen. Up until this point in my life, I never thought about having a library in my home. As I’ve fallen more in love with reading over the last few years, I’ve found a love and desire to fill my home with books. Most would think to have books in a home office or area dedicated to reading. My goal is to have books in every room of my house. The kitchen is no exception.

Banana Nut Bread Oatmeal

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Banana Nut Bread Oatmeal

December 16, 2019

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Creamy homemade banana nut bread oatmeal is the perfect comfort food for chilly winter mornings. It will fill you up and keep you satisfied till lunchtime. Made with real bananas, old fashioned rolled oats, and pecans it has just the perfect balance of sweetness. Made in as little as 10 minutes, this just might become your favorite weekday breakfast.

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

December 16, 2019

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Southern sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan streusel topping that’s sure to be a favorite side dish recipe on any table during the colder months. Creamy Sweet Potatoes pairs perfectly with the crunchy pecan and oat topping. This side dish will bring a balanced sweetness to your savory holiday meal.

Quick and Easy Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Buttery Herb Gravy

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Quick and Easy Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Buttery Herb Gravy

December 11, 2019

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The Instant Pot has completely changed the way that I prepare our Thanksgiving turkey. Each year I’ve tried different ways to make our turkey. However, cooking a turkey breast in an Instant Pot has become my favorite because its so easy!
With an electric pressure cooker, you can have turkey on the table in less than an hour. Imagine how much time that could save you on Thanksgiving day! This makes this method of cooking a turkey my all-time favorite.

The Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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The Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes Recipe

December 10, 2019

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Mashed potatoes are just one of those side dishes you have to learn how to make from scratch. There is no box out there that will ever come close to homemade. Not only is this recipe incredibly simple to make but it is also deliciously nutritious. This recipe can be used to make mashed potatoes for a weeknight dinner or doubled to feed a crowd at a holiday get-together.

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