Sharis Mariner

Introduction Let me tell you—nothing says comfort quite like a skillet full of Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon. The first time I made it, I was standing in my grandmother’s kitchen, a cast-iron pan popping away while she handed me a wooden spoon and said, “Don’t stir too much, just let it get cozy.” That’s … Read more

Introduction There’s something magical about the crackle of Southern Fried Catfish hitting hot oil. Growing up, I remember my grandmother’s cast-iron skillet sizzling away on lazy Sunday afternoons. The aroma alone would pull the whole family into the kitchen and waiting for that first crispy, golden bite was pure joy. This recipe brings that classic … Read more

Introduction There’s something magical about a plate of Southern Meatloaf with Brown Gravy. It takes me straight back to Sunday suppers at my grandma’s kitchen table, where the air smelled like butter and thyme, and everyone fought for the last spoonful of mashed potatoes. This recipe is hearty, rich, and loaded with flavor — the … Read more

Introduction There’s something magical about waking up to the smell of freshly baked biscuits and creamy sausage gravy bubbling on the stove. My grandmother used to make this every Sunday after church, serving it straight from her cast-iron skillet. The way the buttery biscuits soaked up that peppery gravy? Pure comfort in a bite. Whether … Read more

Introduction If you’ve ever wandered through the French Quarter, you know how the air itself seems to smell like music and spice. The first time I had Jambalaya, it wasn’t in a fancy restaurant — it was from a little family-owned stand tucked between two jazz clubs. The man behind the counter ladled it up … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For the Buttermilk Soak For the Crispy Coating For Frying For Serving Tools You’ll Need How to Make Fried Chicken Gizzards These Fried Chicken Gizzards follow a simple rhythm: soak, dredge, and fry. I grew up thinking fried chicken gizzards were one of those “only-the-grown-ups-eat-these” snacks. Then one day, curiosity won. I … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For the Chicken For the Noodles & Sauce Optional Add-Ins & Garnish Tools You’ll Need How to Make One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles This recipe follows an easy rhythm: sear, simmer, stir, and serve. What Makes This Recipe Special Quick Ingredient Swap Table Ingredient Swap Option What Changes Egg noodles Linguine or … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For the Caramelized Ribeye & Onions For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes For Garnish Tools You’ll Need How to Make Caramelized Ribeye Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes You’ll cook the potatoes while the onions and steak do their thing, so everything lands on the plate hot at the same time. 1. Start the … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For the Garlic Butter Chicken For the Linguine & Alfredo Sauce Optional Mix-Ins & Garnish Tools You’ll Need How to Make Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce This recipe comes together in layers: pasta, chicken, then sauce. Everything ends up in one pan at the end. When my kids … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need Here’s exactly what you need for Southern Chocolate Gravy with Hot Biscuits. For the Chocolate Gravy For Serving If you want to go fully from-scratch Southern, you can whip up a batch of Buttermilk Biscuits: Flaky, Golden, and Foolproof for Any Morning and then drown them in this chocolate gravy. Tools You’ll … Read more