Mostly Southern food made healthier, tastier, and faster.
Southern Bytes is where you’ll find a fun twist on Southern and family recipes – some are made Paleo, some are made in an Instant Pot, and most are made with a lot of seasonal produce.
Latest Recipes
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Best Garlic Toast Recipe – Quick and Easy
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Oven Roasted Squash Recipe
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Pan Fried Trout Recipe
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Can You Freeze Cornbread?
Hi, I’m Kari!
I am a wife, a foodie, a health coach, and a mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I’ve been cooking for 20 years and I love to put a new spin on old family recipes.
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Spring Favorites
As Winter ends, we love the fresh vegetables of Spring, salads, and crawfish!
Apps & Snacks
How to Have the Perfect Summer Barbecue
Side Dishes
Easy Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Main Courses
Crawfish Monica
Easter Recipes
Easter is a time to spend with family, but my favorite part is the food! I love to serve Jiffy Corn Pudding and Pecan Tarts.
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Easy Honey Butter Recipe (Whipped)
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Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Recently Updated Posts
I’m constantly updating my content to keep it current and fresh for you. Here are the posts that have recently been updated.
Side Dishes
Southern Collard Greens Recipe
Main Courses
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Side Dishes
Crock Pot Green Beans
Bread Recipes
Southern Cornbread Recipe
Brunch & Breakfast Recipes
Southern Sour Cream Biscuits
Trending Recipes
Here are my readers’ favorite recipes right now:
Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Dog Food & Treat Recipes
Crunchy Homemade Dog Treats with Blueberry, Oats, and Peanut Butter
Dog Food & Treat Recipes
How to Make Homemade Dog Food on the Stove
Bread Recipes
Sweet Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet
Instant Pot Recipes
Who doesn’t love convenience when it comes to cooking? An Instant Pot is an amazing time saver, and we use ours nearly every day. Here are some of my favorite Instant Pot Recipes.
Side Dishes
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Main Courses
Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
Main Courses
Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
Snacks
Easy Deviled Egg Recipe
Cajun & Creole Recipes
I married a Cajun from Louisiana, so I only share my recipes with his stamp of approval. Try my Catfish Atchafalaya, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, or my Raising Cane’s Sauce!
Paleo Recipes
I love taking our favorite Southern recipes and remaking them with a Paleo spin to them. We are huge fans of Southern Food at our house and I love when we can make them a little healthier.
Condiments
Homemade Italian Seasoning
Condiments
Creole Seasoning Recipe
Main Courses
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Main Courses
Blackened Chicken Recipe
Melly’s Favorite Recipes for Dogs
We love to spoil our dog, Melly, and she loves to be our recipe tester. She loves her Instant Pot Homemade Dog Food and Blueberry Dog Treats best.
Dog Food & Treat Recipes
Pup-kin’ Spice Peanut Butter and Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats
Dog Food & Treat Recipes
Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
Dog Food & Treat Recipes
Sweet Potato, Oat, and Cranberry Gluten-Free Dog Treats
Dog Food & Treat Recipes