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    Mostly Southern food made healthier, tastier, and faster.

    Southern Bytes is where you will 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.

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    As winter ends, we are looking forward to getting the garden set up and enjoying homegrown produce. One of our favorite recipes is Homemade Dill Pickles and last year, we made a lot of them when I accidentally planted 5 cucumber plants.

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    My most popular recipes are my Instant Pot Recipes - Southern Green Beans is a favorite! My Raising Cane's Sauce or Copycat Chick-fil-a Sauce are always a big hit as well.

    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.

    • Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
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    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!

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    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, so the better it is for us, the better we feel about eating it.

    • Homemade Paleo Egg Noodle Pasta
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    My name is Kari and I am a newlywed, food blogger, health coach, and mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I love to put a new spin on old family recipes and I try to make as many meals as possible with an Instant Pot.

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    Kari's Favorites

    Here are some of my favorite recipes:

    • Biscuits and Sausage Gravy - A Southern Classic
    • Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Noodle Casserole
    • Quick & Easy Stuffing
    • Ham, Cheese, and Green Onion Scones

    See More of My Handpicked Favorites →

    Michael's Favorites

    My husband grew up in Louisiana so he loves his Gumbo and Red Beans and Rice, but he also loves all things peanut butter, chocolate, or coffee. Here are some of Michael's handpicked favorite recipes:

    • Catfish Atchafalaya
    • Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Praline Topping
    • Southern Cornbread Dressing
    • Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

    See More of Michael's Handpicked Favorites →

    Melly's Favorites

    We love to spoil our dog and she loves to be our recipe tester. She loves Homemade Dog Food and Blueberry Dog Treats best:

    • How to Make Easy Homemade Dog Food in an Instant Pot
    • Crunchy Dog Treats with Blueberry, Oats, and Peanut Butter
    • How to Make Homemade Dog Food on the Stove
    • Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

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