Sharis Mariner

Introduction Picture this: the oven’s warm glow, buttery garlic wafting through your kitchen, and the promise of restaurant-style lobster tails without the price tag. The first time I baked these, my husband peeked over my shoulder thinking I’d splurged at a fancy steakhouse. Nope — just a couple of lobster tails, a stick of butter, … Read more

There are some dishes that taste like home, no matter where you are — and Country Fried Steak with Cream Gravy is one of them. I first tried this golden, crispy, gravy-smothered beauty at a roadside diner in Texas. The waitress called it “breakfast you’ll dream about all day,” and she was right. Now, years … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For this cozy pot of collard greens and ham hocks, you’ll need: Main Ingredients Cooking Liquid & Seasoning Tools You’ll Need How to Make Collard Greens and Ham Hocks 1. Build the smoky base Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Place the smoked ham hocks in the pot, … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For these Southern smothered potatoes, you only need a handful of basics you probably already have. Main Ingredients Fat for Frying Seasonings Smothering Liquid Tools You’ll Need How to Make Southern Smothered Potatoes 1. Prep the potatoes and veggies First, peel the russet potatoes. Then slice them into ¼-inch rounds so they … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For the Fried Chicken Gizzards For the Gravy Tools You’ll Need How to Make Fried Chicken Gizzards and Gravy I still remember the first time I ordered fried gizzards at a tiny Southern gas station diner. The sign just said “Fried Gizzards + Gravy” written in marker, but the line wrapped almost … Read more

Introduction If there’s one candy that feels like a warm hug from the South, it’s Pecan Praline Candy. I still remember the first time I made a batch with my Aunt Clara in her tiny Georgia kitchen. The air smelled of butter and brown sugar, and the counter was covered with glossy pecans waiting for … Read more

Introduction When I first learned to make biscuits and gravy, it was one of those lazy Sunday mornings when the world seemed to move a little slower. The smell of sizzling sausage filled the kitchen, the coffee was strong, and my grandmother hummed as she kneaded her biscuit dough with love and a little flour … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need For the steak: For finishing (optional but highly recommended): To serve: Tools You’ll Need You don’t need a steakhouse kitchen to pull this off, just a few basics: How to Make Grilled or Pan-Seared Porterhouse Steak You can choose your own adventure here: cast iron + oven, or grill. The prep stays … Read more

Ingredients You’ll Need You probably have most of this in your kitchen already. For the Sloppy Joe filling: To serve: Tools You’ll Need You don’t need anything fancy here: How to Make Sloppy Joes These Sloppy Joes come together in a single skillet, so cleanup stays easy too. Quick Ingredient Swaps (At a Glance) Here’s … Read more

Introduction Every Sunday after church, my mother would whisk together her famous banana pudding — that dreamy, layered dessert that somehow made the whole house smell like comfort. The kitchen would fill with chatter, spoons clinking, and the unmistakable sound of joy as we each grabbed a bowl. Whether you’re craving something sweet for brunch … Read more