HomeHey Yall, welcome to The Southern Spoon.Mary at the Southern Spoon3/3/26 The Best Southern Chicken Fried SteakSouthern comfort food and fan favorite.Get ready for the ultimate Southern comfort meal! I’m making homemade Chicken Fried Steak with a super‑crispy panko breading that stays crunchy with every bite and doesn’t fall off. It’s pan‑fried to golden perfection and served with creamy, smooth, buttery mashed potatoes and rich brown gravy that ties everything together. true down‑home stick to your bones favorite2/24/26 Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats and Oreo BallsThese sweet treats will attract a crowd quick!These smoked ribs are everything backyard barbecue should be — simple prep, big flavor, and that slow‑smoked tenderness everyone loves. With just a few basic ingredients you already have at home, you can season your ribs the night before and let them soak up all those rich, savory flavors while you sleep. The next day, fire up your pellet smoker and let it do the heavy lifting. All you have to do is keep the pellets topped off, give them a quick stir every hour, and enjoy the smell of real wood smoke drifting through the neighborhood. These ribs come out tender, juicy, and fall‑off‑the‑bone delicious with almost no effort. 2/17/26 Pit Boss Pellet Smoked Baby Back RibsReady to fall off the bone smokey biteThese smoked ribs are everything backyard barbecue should be — simple prep, big flavor, and that slow‑smoked tenderness everyone loves. With just a few basic ingredients you already have at home, you can season your ribs the night before and let them soak up all those rich, savory flavors while you sleep. The next day, fire up your pellet smoker and let it do the heavy lifting. All you have to do is keep the pellets topped off, give them a quick stir every hour, and enjoy the smell of real wood smoke drifting through the neighborhood. These ribs come out tender, juicy, and fall‑off‑the‑bone delicious with almost no effort. 2/3/26 Homemade Cinnamon Swirl BreadMay take all day, but well worth the effortBring the smell of a cozy bakery right into your kitchen with this Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread made from fresh‑milled Kamut and Hard White flour. The moment it comes out of the oven, you’re greeted with a golden, lightly crisp crust that crackles ever so gently as it cools. Slice into it, and the inside is unbelievably soft, pillowy, and tender — the kind of texture you only get from flour milled moments before baking. Each slice reveals a beautiful cinnamon‑sugar swirl that melts slightly into the warm crumb, giving you that perfect balance of sweetness and spice in every bite.1/27/26 Cheesy Pizza Bake SpaghettiUpgrade your normal spaghetti dishFor years, for a quick dinner, we would brown some meat, boil some noodles, open a sauce jar, add some cheese for a quick easy dinner. However, using those same basic components, adding pepperonis, fresh spices, and a few cheeses, you can really know a basic dish out of the park. Serve with some garlic bread, and vegetable of your choice for a flavorful full evening.1/20/26 Mary’s Smoked SalsaNothing like Fresh ground salsaThis smoked salsa recipe started as a blend of trying to match favorite local restaurant flavors: Uncle Julio’s & Pappasito’s. Putting what we liked most about our experiments together. The real magic happens when the smoker hits those fresh vegetables, topped off with plenty of fresh Cilantro. Grab you a great quality tortilla chip, something cold to drink, because you are going to need it. The sweats will start, but the addictive smokiness and kick will have you and your guests irresistibly dipping for more and more.It stays well in the refrigerator for about two weeks keeping it in an air sealed container. 1/13/26 Franco-American GoulashHearty, cheesy, tasty, quick, and cheap.This recipe comes from Mary Jean Dickey Barker, my husband’s mothers’ mother. She remembered her mother making it in 1951, her first grade year.Bringing back the nostalgia of canned spaghetti, hamburger meat, and onion with creamy Velveeta cheese. A little ketchup adds a tangy sweetness. It is cheesy, beefy slightly sweet, bit of tang. A great comfort dish that is perfect for a cozy meal or a fun family dinner.1/6/26 Charles Dickey Barker BBQ SauceRich, smokey, spicey, and very sweet. This recipe as told from Charles Dickey Barker to Laura Jeanne Semar in San Antonio TX, sometime in the 1980’s. The base for this recipe is a non-flavored original BBQ Charles used Kraft Original BBQ sauce. Onion and jalapenos cooked down until sweet and fragrant, then pureed. This BBQ sauce has a splash of beer for depth and a hint of malty richness. The smooth purée adds a lively kick, giving the sauce a warm, lingering heat without overpowering the smoky sweetness. Thick, glossy, and full of character, it’s the kind of homemade sauce that clings beautifully to ribs, chicken, or brisket and turns any backyard cookout into something unforgettable.12/30/25 Lemon and Lime Cream PiesTangy and creamy!Sweet, tangy, and oh-so-creamy! This Lemon & Lime Eagle Brand Milk Pie is the ultimate Southern-style dessert with a zesty twist. Poured into a crust of Vanilla Wafers. Topped with Light, fluffy, and perfectly golden meringue topping! Learn how to make the ultimate meringue topping that takes any pie to the next level. Simple steps that irresistible sweet finish—your pies will never be the same! Quick to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for any occasion.12/23/25 Christmas Fudge RecipesFast Christmas FavoritesTHREE AMAZING FUDGE RECIPES | Peanut Butter Chocolate, Strawberries & Cream, Orange Cream Fudge plus a bonus recipe my mother-in -law made years ago for her husband. Get ready for the ultimate fudge trio. In today’s video, I’m making three delicious homemade fudges that are super easy to make, with simple ingredients. These treats are perfect for gifting, holidays, parties, or just treating yourself. Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced—this classic combo never disappoints. Strawberries & Cream Fudge Sweet, fruity, and silky smooth. A beautiful pink fudge that tastes as good as it looks. Orange Cream Fudge Bright, citrusy, and nostalgic—like a creamsicle in fudge form.12/16/25 Cheesy Sausage BallsHoliday morning SnackThese cheesy sausage balls are a warm, savory bite made with just a handful of simple ingredients. A rich blend of sausage, melted cheese, biscuit mix, and butter comes together to create tender, golden balls with a crispy outside and a soft, flavorful center. Perfect as an easy appetizer, party snack, or game-day favorite, they’re quick to make and always disappear fast.12/9/25 NANA’S GREEN LIME JELLO DESSERT (SLIME)Thanksgiving or Christmas FavoriteNana’s Green Lime Jello (SLIME) is a light, creamy, sweet-tangy desert made with lime pudding, pear halves, Cool Whip, and smooth cream cheese. This refreshing green dessert is the perfect way to finish a big Thanksgiving meal—sweet enough to feel special, but airy and bright so you don’t feel weighed down. A nostalgic family favorite with a fun, playful “slime” twist!
