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    Southern Holiday Recipes

    From Thanksgiving to Christmas, these Southern holiday recipes will bring flavor to your table. Think juicy Southern-Style Smoked Turkey Wings, Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, and a slice of Southern Peach Pie with Fresh Peaches to finish it off. If you're preparing for a big family gathering or an intimate celebration, these dishes are sure to make your holiday memorable.

    • Close-up of whole tri-tip on a white serving tray with pan juices spooned over the top and dripping down the sides.
      How to Cook Tri-Tip in the Oven (375°F Method)
    • Close-up of baked beef short ribs on a blue plate with two forks.
      Oven Baked Beef Short Ribs
    • Overhead shot of smothered turkey wings served on a white oval platter with homemade onion garlic gravy.
      Southern Smothered Turkey Wings
    • Raw turkey wings, seasoned and placed in aluminum foil cake pans, surrounded by slices of yellow, orange, and green bell peppers and onions.
      Southern-Style Smoked Turkey Wings with Cajun Spice
    • Close-up view of seasoned oven-baked turkey wings with golden-brown skin on a white oval platter.
      Easy Southern-Style Baked Turkey Wings (Tender & Moist)
    • Overhead shot of Jiffy cornbread dressing in a white casserole dish.
      Easy Holiday Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
    • cajun turkey breast resting on white platter next to gray napkin.
      Easy Dutch Oven Cajun Turkey Breast (Bone In)
    • Frontal view of baked sweet potato casserole with crisp cinnamon walnut streusel.
      Sweet Potato Casserole with Cinnamon-Walnut Streusel
    • Slices of sweet potato bread on a wooden cutting board.
      The Best Southern Sweet Potato Bread
    • Juicy roasted Cajun spatchcock chicken carved and served on a platter.
      Easy Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken (Spatchcock Style)
    • Southern fried corn with sauteed shallots and yellow bell pepper, served in a black bowl.
      Southern Fried Corn (Creamy Skillet Corn with a Simple Twist)
    • close-up of sweet potato pie next to striped gray napkin
      Southern Sweet Potato Pie (SECRET INGREDIENT)
    • Old-fashioned homemade vanilla pudding topped with whipped cream and crushed Nilla wafers.
      Homemade Vanilla Pudding from Scratch (Old-Fashioned & Creamy)
    • green beans served on a white platter topped with toasted panko crumbs
      Sauteed Green Beans
    • garlic mashed potatoes in white bowl
      Herb Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    • candied yams in white casserole dish next to gray striped napkin
      Baked Candied Yams in Oven without Marshmallows
    • sliced braised brisket on wooden cutting board
      Easy Dutch Oven Braised Brisket
    • roasted turkey on white platter next to gray napkin.
      Garlic Butter Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe
    • old fashion peach cobbler in white baking dish next to orange bowls
      Easy Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust
    • lemon cake cornbread in skillet with lemon glaze on top with slice cut out.
      Moist Lemon Cake Cornbread
    • Cornbread in a cast-iron skillet with one slice removed.
      Cast Iron Cornbread (No Buttermilk)
    • close up shot of prime rib sliced on cutting board
      How to Cook a Small Prime Rib (Bone In)
    • roasted beets cut into cubes on white serving plate next to striped napkin
      Roasted Beets in Foil
    • close-up image of roasted turkey thighs
      Cajun Oven Roasted Turkey Thighs
    • rice dressing in white bowl garnished with green onion.
      Thanksgiving Cajun Rice Dressing
    • crispy oven roasted baby potatoes on white plate
      Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
    • close up of seafood gumbo in a white bowl
      Easy Seafood Gumbo Recipe
    • Easy Cornish Hens on Rotisserie
    • How to Truss a Cornish Hen for Rotisserie (With Video)
    • Black eyed peas in a white bowl with a wooden serving spoon scooping up peas and beef.
      Fresh Black Eyed Peas With Oxtails
    • roasted cornish hens in white wine sauce in cast iron skillet
      Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe in White Wine Sauce
    • Tender collard and mustard greens in a white bowl with smoked shredded turkey.
      Southern Collard Greens (Soul Food)
    • Close-up shot of Soul Food mac and cheese in a white serving dish, showing just the cheesy corner.
      Baked Soul Food Mac and Cheese (3 Cheeses)
    • One fluffy slice of sweet potato cornbread held up to show its soft texture and crumb.
      Fluffy Southern-Style Sweet Potato Cornbread
    • Overhead shot of green beans topped with crispy shallots and shredded smoked turkey neck, ready to be served.
      Soul Food Green Beans (with Smoked Turkey Necks + Shallots)
    • Southern-style potato salad, sprinkled with smoked paprika, served in a wooden bowl with a portion being lifted by a spoon.
      Soul Food Potato Salad (Everyone Asks My Mom to Make)
    • Overhead shot of Southern cucumber and tomato salad, topped with sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced jalapeños, and microgreens, all drizzled with a simple vinaigrette on a white oval serving platter.
      Southern Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    • A slice of peach pie topped with a scoop of ice cream, placed on a small gray plate.
      Easy Southern Peach Pie with Fresh Peaches
    • lamb loin chops in grayish serving tray
      10+ Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

    HEY, I'M CREE

    Cooking With Bliss is where I share Southern and Soul Food recipes I actually cook at home, using familiar flavors and low-and-slow methods.

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    Cree's Southern & Soul Food Favorites

    • Close-up of oven-baked chuck roast in a cast-iron skillet with diced potatoes and broccoli.
      Oven Baked Chuck Roast (Tender, Easy, Full of Flavor)
    • Southern oxtails served on a bed of pappardelle pasta, smothered in a creamy sauce.
      Rich and Tender Southern Oxtails Over Pappardelle
    • Overhead shot of smothered turkey wings served on a white oval platter with homemade onion garlic gravy.
      Southern Smothered Turkey Wings
    • Tender collard and mustard greens in a white bowl with smoked shredded turkey.
      Southern Collard Greens (Soul Food)

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