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Here at Southern Fellow we build each dish from the ground up. Some of our family recipes have spent decades in development, while others we created for our popular Feed the Band series. No matter how they come about, all of our recipes will be a delicious addition to your family.
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Floribbean Crab Cakes with a Peppery Arugula Salad
I love crab cakes, but have yet to find a restaurant that makes them the way I like. I decided to create this recipe for Floribbean Crab Cakes after dining

One Pot Chicken and Saffron Rice
Are you busy? I think most of us are these days. Especially country music artist Sarah Jane Nelson. Not only is she a rising star, but she is also a

Southern Inspired Fish and Chips
It took three tries to nail down this Southern Inspired Fish and Chips recipes. I am happy to say that we have a winner! This recipe was inspired my British

Southern Potato Leek Soup
This recipe for Southern Potato Leek Soup is one of our most popular recipes and inspired by country music artist Dustin Chapman. There is something about this soup that warms

The Best Country Shepherd’s Pie
Here at Southern Fellow, we are all about family. So are Allen and Chris, the father and son country music duo who Folks Like Them. They inspired me to share

Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak with Salsa Verde
When music artist Bonn E Maiy mentioned she loved steak, we decided to go big, tomahawk steak big, just like her live performances. We don’t think a great steak needs

Best Heartwarming Chicken and Dumplings
This recipe for Heartwarming Chicken and Dumplings was inspired by country music artist Tori Martin. Tori is classic through and through. We wanted to celebrate that with a classic recipe.

Vegan Italian Inspired Cheese Grits with a Mushroom Ragu
I personally have a hard time eating vegan, but for country artist Jessica Lynn it is a lifestyle. So I went to work to create something a meat-eater and a

Classic Meatballs with a Smoked Tomato Marinara
This Classic Meatballs with a Smoked Tomato Marinara is a bold take on a classic. That is why we paired this recipe up with country music artist Emily Daniels. We

Southern Sunday Quiche
This recipe for Southern Sunday Quiche is inspired by country music artist Kirstie Kraus. We definitely share her love for this classic dish. Quiche is very French in name and

Summer Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
Our inspiration for the delicious Summer Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad came from country music artist Molly Lovette. Chicken and Pasta are two of her favorite foods. We put them together

Ultimate Breakfast Tacos
Anyone who knows country artist Mary Kutter knows these two things. First, she is an amazing songwriter, and secondly, she is the taco queen. I’m pretty sure she eats them

Cherry and Balsamic Pork Po’ Boy
This recipe for Cherry and Balsamic Pork Po’ Boy was developed for country artist Alex Maxwell. We asked him some questions and went to work to create this recipe. This

Chicken Florentine
This recipe for Chicken Florentine was inspired by country music artist JuJu Rossi. She loves Italian and so do we. We took what we loved about the classic and built

Country Meatloaf
This recipe for our Country Meatloaf was inspired by country music artist Bryan Frazier. Meatloaf is one of those things that remind you of home. Bryan grew up in the

Caribbean Fried Calamari
This Caribbean Fried Calamari recipe was inspired by country music artist Liza Marie. She loves calamari and we decided to pair this classic dish with a sauce inspired by her

Super Cheesy Mac and Cheese
This recipe was created for our interview with country music artist Bailey James. She asked for mac and cheese. The dish is pretty basic. Yet, there are a few things

Cherry Glazed Smoked Turkey
Cherry Glazed Smoked Turkey This is one of the best throw together recipes we have done ever. My family normally goes the more traditional route for turkey. However, we had

Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crust
Pot pies just have a way of warming the soul. This Chicken Pot Pie with a Sweet Potato crust is bringing this traditional comfort food to a whole new level.

Sweet and Sassy Southern Chicken Sandwich
We Recommend Our Recipe for a Sweet and Sassy Southern Chicken Sandwich Forget all the other chicken sandwiches you have heard about this year. Our Sweet and Sassy Southern Chicken

Southern Fellow Carnitas
Carnitas are a hot item and so is country music artist Mary Loyd. When she brought up tacos, Southern Fellow carnitas was the first thing that came to mind. The

Pepper Crusted Strip Steak with Bourbon Molasses Sauce
Never would I pair a sweet BBQ like sauce with steak. That was then, but my mind completely changed when I crusted a steak with tons of ground pepper. I

The Kelsi Burger
Straight up, this is a great burger recipe. We created this sandwich for country music artist Kelsi Mayne. This burger is sweet, sour, spicy and savory to hit every note

Balsamic Herb Kabobs
When country duo Wild Fire told us they like beef, these Balsamic Herb Kabobs were first on the list. These kabobs are perfect for your summer BBQ. They take some

Venison and Bean Chili
This Venison and Bean chili packs as much flavor as Mikele Buck brings in sound. When country music artist Mikele Buck told me he was an avid hunter, venison came

Redneck Panini
This recipe was done for our interview with country music artist Adam Craig. Being a country boy BBQ is always on his mind. So we made a twist on a

Award Winning Gumbo
Our Recipe for Award Winning Gumbo I have been using this recipe for Award Winning Gumbo for a long time. It actually is a one of the favorite things I

Dry Rubbed Steak with Charred Corn and Tomato Salsa
This is such a good recipe and it is a great way to add freshness to a grilled steak. This recipe was created for our interview with Kate and Josh,

Grilled Banana French Toast
This is such an elegant way to serve up French toast and a great twist on a classic. We decided to put the toast on the grill to add to

Classic Chicken and Dumplings
This is always a favorite here in the south. I can say there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm chicken and dumplings. It has a way of

Best Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant parmesan has alway been a favorite in our house. I don’t know if it’s the fried eggplant or the comfort of hot tomato sauce and bubbling cheese. If I

Fried Chicken with Peach Apricot Sauce
This is a great twist to classic southern fried chicken. When you combine something that is savory, crispy, sweet,and spicy then set it on fire something magical happens. This recipe

Shrimp and Grits
This is alway a welcoming dish in our house. We make shrimp and grits it many forms that we could eat it every day and never get tired of it.

Bacon Jam Sliders
This is another great recipe for our new series Feed the Band. This is a fun flavorful recipe we did for Brinley Addington. These Bacon Jam Sliders combines the

Southern Style Lasagna
This was a recipe we created for Melanie Meriney for our Feed the Band series. We had fun with this one and it is a fresh spin on a classic.

Elegant Stuffed Pork Loin
Southern Fellow’s Must Have Knives Our recipe for Elegant Stuffed Pork Loin We created this recipe for songbird Bonner Black. Not only is this a delicious recipe, it is a

Far East Pepper Steak
Pepper Steak is one of those popular Chinese dishes we have come to love in America. This is our classic spin to this Asian favorite. This recipe is a great

Our Best Alfredo
There is something about the richness of alfredo sauce the comforts the soul. This recipe brings that same comfort food to your kitchen. Working as a chef I find that

Southern Fellow Pizza Dough
When Alyssa Trahan shared her love for pizza we knew it was time to share our dough recipe. This is the recipe we use for our grilled pizza, but

Southern Fellow Tomato Sauce
We are not Italian and you don’t have to be to make the perfect tomato sauce. This recipe highlights tomatoes and herbs to impress even the most outspoken Italian in

Down Home Lobster Mac & Cheese
There is good food and then there is good food. This recipe for Lobster Mac & Cheese has good written all over it. We created this for country music artist

Jennifer’s Beef Stew
This was a recipe I developed for a friend who is battling cancer. She was in need for some comfort food. Out of the extravagant things people had ask

Beef Stroganoff
This classic Russian dish has been around since the 1870s. It’s richness and warmth makes it a favorite to many try it today. Try all of our recipes!

Southern Fish Breading
This is our favorite seafood breading. Use on fish, shrimp, oysters and other seafood favorites. Try all of our recipes!

Appetizers

Twisted Cowboy Nachos
This recipe for Twisted Cowboy Nachos is one where I threw a bunch of stuff together and it worked! It may never be the most photogenic dish we have featured

Southern Cheesy Crab Dip
This recipe for Southern Cheesy Crab Dip was inspired by country music artist Brett Stafford Smith. When Brett mentioned his love for crab, I knew we had to go big

Sweet Feta Bruschetta
Sweet Feta Bruschetta is something my family can’t get enough of. Most of the time I have to double or triple this recipe. It tastes fresh and the mix of

Buttery Herb Garlic Knots
Bread is always comforting. These Buttery Herb Garlic Knots are no different. They are soft, buttery, and packed full of flavor. Country music artist Payton Taylor and her Italian family

Caribbean Fried Calamari
This Caribbean Fried Calamari recipe was inspired by country music artist Liza Marie. She loves calamari and we decided to pair this classic dish with a sauce inspired by her

Smoked Brisket and Beer Queso
This Smoked Brisket and Beer Queso was a fun recipe to throw together. It is savory, smokey, cheesy and has a kick. It was inspired by country music artist Tara

Zesty Taco Shrimp Bites
Our recipe for Zesty Taco Shrimp Bites Ever wanted to know how magical it would be if you could fit every flavor of a taco in one bite? We did

Shrimp Egg Rolls with Sweet Heat Duck Sauce
Chinese takeout has alway been popular. It is also easy and better to make at home. These Shrimp Egg Rolls with Sweet Heat Duck sauce are our take on classic

Beach Town Shrimp and Mango Quesadillas
This was a fun recipe we created for an interview we did with Shari Rowe on Feed the Band. Her being from Arizona, combined with her new hit single “Beach

Cowboy Candy
This has to be the most popular recipe in my family. We are almost asked weekly for it. Cowboy Candy makes a great gift for any occasion. We serve this

East Meets South Wings
This was a fun one to do. We are a big fan of Asian fusion and this recipe was no exception. This recipe was developed for our interview with The

Summer Fried Green Tomatoes
This is our twist on a deep south classic. We paired this recipe for Summer Fried Green Tomatoes up with the country music duo The Springs. Stewart and Holly enjoys

Totally Tubular Guacamole
This Totally Tubular Guacamole will blow your mind. With richness from avocados , sweetness from roasted red pepper and corn and a little kick of hot sauce you will not
Side Dishes

Sunny Summer Slaw
This amazing Sunny Summer Slaw recipe was inspired by country music artist Mandy McMillan. She maintains a vegan diet and we accepted the challenge. We combined some big flavors, with

Summer Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
Our inspiration for the delicious Summer Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad came from country music artist Molly Lovette. Chicken and Pasta are two of her favorite foods. We put them together

Super Cheesy Mac and Cheese
This recipe was created for our interview with country music artist Bailey James. She asked for mac and cheese. The dish is pretty basic. Yet, there are a few things

Beer Braised Greens
When country music artist Craig Campbell shared with us for mustard greens we got excited. The truth is there is many ways to cook this southern classic. We wanted to

Authentic Green Been Casserole
This recipe is classic. Most are familiar with the canned version, but we wanted to put a fresh spin on a household favorite. This recipe is part of our Feed

True Southern Creamed Corn
This is one of my favorite side dishes on the planet. Once you develop your technique for cutting the corn, this is a very easy recipe. The golden color has

Healthier Pan Fried Okra
The quest to create a healthier version of fried okra has been a challenge for many southern chefs. I originally tried a baked version. However, the flavor and texture had

Sweet Potato Casserole
his recipe has always been a family favorite. That is why I jumped at the opportunity to share it after my Feed the Band interview with Haley May Campbell. Some

Kale Mac and Cheese
Kale Mac and Cheese is the second recipe we developed for Thunder and Rain as part of our new series Feed the Band. This delicious recipe combines italian ingredients into

Deep South Collard Greens
Try this recipe for our Deep South Collard Greens today! This is a recipe I used at my small town reunion. I love cooking for get togethers such as this.

Down Home Lobster Mac & Cheese
There is good food and then there is good food. This recipe for Lobster Mac & Cheese has good written all over it. We created this for country music artist

Gulf Coast Hush Puppies
This is a classic with seafood or as a bread with any meal. Try all of our recipes!

Flavorful Black Beans
This is a great addition to tacos, rice or even over cornbread. Try all of our recipes!


Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
This is a good choice for that steakhouse feel at home.
Desserts

World’s Best Brownies
Country duo Steel Ivory are so sweet they inspired the World’s Best Brownie Recipe. This to me is the best combination of chocolate bar and cake. This recipe had a

Southern Peach and Berry Cobbler
This recipe for Southern Peach and Berry Cobbler screams summer and comfort. Summer is the season we find ourselves in, and I find comfort in country music artist Elise

The Best Orange Infused Buttermilk Donuts with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
When country artist Kelsey lamb told me she liked donuts, I wanted to go big on flavor. I admit it took several attempts to get the exact texture and flavor

Southern Fellow Churros
This recipe for Southern Fellow Churros was inspired by Americana music artist Jess Jocoy. We pulled a little inspiration from her heritage, added a little orange zest for our Florida

Double Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream
This recipe for Double Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream was inspired by country music artist Taylor Hughes. During our interview with Taylor bourbon and ice cream came up in conversation. So

Moriah Domby’s Eggnog Bread
Normally we are the ones developing the recipe. This time though, it is country music artist Moriah Domby flexing her culinary muscles. She did an amazing eggnog bread for her

Southern Fellow’s Tiramisu
Tiramisu is straight up comfort food. It’s sweet and savory notes are balanced with a little bitterness from the cocoa powder. Tiramisu is a great dessert that deserves a place

No Bake Peanut Butter, Beer and Pretzel Bars
These No Bake Peanut Butter, Beer and Pretzel bars are truly a bar within a bar. It got peanuts, pretzels and beer! Everything you would find at your local drinking

Citrus Infused Creme Brulee
This Citrus Infused Creme Brulee we consider one of the most perfect desserts. It also represents country music artist Stephanie Ryann. As a dessert, the contrast in texture and the

Elegant Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
We created this recipe for our interview with country music artist Ashley Taylor. She recently released a new album and and one of her songs is “Cake”. We could not

Perfect Chocolate Caramel Cookies
This recipe was created for country music artist Amanda Cooksey. We combined her three favorite things chocolate, caramel and cookies. These are crispy on the outside and soft on the

Songwriter’s Cake Box Cookies
This recipe was given to us by country music artist Madeline McDonald. She joined us for an interview on Feed the Band and wanted to share this easy recipe. Her

Mom’s Pumpkin Bread
I recently did an interview for Feed the Band with Dakota Danielle. As soon as she mentioned she wanted something sweet, this recipe was the first thing that came to

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
I am not too much of a pie person. However, this pie is truly magical. When country music artist Adam Wakefield told me he wanted a good recipe with bourbon

Mom’s Florida Pear Pie (Apple too)
Florida pears are similar more towards an apple then a pear that most people are familiar with. It is one of Florida’s forgotten fruits. The Pell family has always had

Southern Fellow Pie Crust
This is a recipe my mother has used for years. As much as I want to play with the recipe, the original will always land you the best, flakey pie

Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles
This is a fun one for me. My niece Peyton is a huge fan of Montana Modderman, so I handed over the reins for this recipe. She went with her

Grandma’s Sour Cream Pound Cake
Our family is a rarity in today standards. We have a huge extended family of around 65 people give or take. This was no easy feat. My father was the

Summer Strawberry Shortcake
I can say here in my home state of Florida it gets hot. In the heat of the sun I rarely think eating something dense and rich. This is why

Berry Delicious Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are one of those morning comfort food that are perfect in just about every way. They are loved by most everyone, portable and filling. There is something about

Best Filled Lemon Cake
We created this recipe for our interview with country music artist Ashley Taylor. She recently released a new album and and one of her songs is “Cake”. We could not

Cowboy Cookies
These are a winner in our family. Soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. These were inspired by a cookie Publix used to make. They would mix all