Traditional and Contemporary Southern Recipes

Welcome to my kitchen where I’m sharing classic Southern recipes that anyone can make! Just good clean recipes with no yucky additives or preservatives. Take a look around!

Thanksgiving and Christmas Recipes

A collection of tried and true family recipes for your holiday entertaining-appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts.


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Not all Southern food is fried!

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Sliced meatloaf with tomato sauce on white plate.

Quick & Easy

Soup & Stews

Greek yogurt dip in bowl with naan bread.

Dips & Dressings

Broccoli Crunch Salad in purple bowl on red wooden table

Salads

Close up of Michelada garnished with lime wedge.

Drinks


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Meet Anecia

I’m Anecia, a native Texan, author, cook and photographer for SmartyPantsKitchen where I’m sharing Traditional and Contemporary Southern recipes for cooks of all levels. There’s nothing fancy or gourmet about my recipes-just easy, simple, delicious and memorable! Take a tour and check out delicious recipes!


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