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The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen
In the South, a conversation among home cooks can be just about as illuminating as any culinary education. Luckily for Stacey Little, home cooks run in the family. Whether it’s fried chicken or pimento cheese, fruit salad or meatloaf, everybody’s family does it a little differently. The Southern Bite Cookbook is a celebration of those traditions and recipes every Southern family is proud to own. It’s the salads and sandwiches that’s mandatory for every family reunion and the hearty soups that are comforting after a long day. It’s the Sunday Dinner that graces the Easter table every year. If you’re lucky enough to hail from the South, you’ll no doubt find some familiar favorites from your own family recipe archives, along with a whole slew of surprises from southern families a lot like yours. In The Southern Bite Cookbook , Little shares some of his favorite, delicious dishes No matter what’s cooking, Little’s goal is the to revel in the culinary tradition all Southerners share. The Southern Bite Cookbook has all of the best recipes that brings people together and the meals our families will cherish for generations to come.
268 pages, Paperback
First published March 11, 2014
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September 14, 2018
I love his little family stories and tidbits that go along with many of the recipes in the book. It really was like a kid again visiting my grandparent's house or attending one of the many potlucks our little church held after services. There are a lot of gems in the book, but I think the biggest gem is being allowed into the life of the author and his love of family and food.
May 10, 2019
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
My new favorite cookbook. Can’t wait to try each and every one.
The recipes are incredible and I also love the stories or notes that go with each one.
The memories that food evokes is everlasting and reminds you of people,
maybe some that are no longer here, or just bring a smile to your face & heart with each bite.
Checked the book out of my local library today and already ordered myself a copy a few hours later. I don’t want to share this book ... it’s ALL MINE!
That you Stacey Little for sharing your sweet & savory stories with us. Yum.
My new favorite cookbook. Can’t wait to try each and every one.
The recipes are incredible and I also love the stories or notes that go with each one.
The memories that food evokes is everlasting and reminds you of people,
maybe some that are no longer here, or just bring a smile to your face & heart with each bite.
Checked the book out of my local library today and already ordered myself a copy a few hours later. I don’t want to share this book ... it’s ALL MINE!
That you Stacey Little for sharing your sweet & savory stories with us. Yum.
April 18, 2016
Not what I expected
The receipts use lots of mixes,frozen pie crusts,canned soup etc This is short cut Southern cooking. Not what I expected. Too many processed food ingredients to make it a decent cookbook. Look around for a REAL Southern cook book.
The receipts use lots of mixes,frozen pie crusts,canned soup etc This is short cut Southern cooking. Not what I expected. Too many processed food ingredients to make it a decent cookbook. Look around for a REAL Southern cook book.
May 27, 2017
I love this book!
Stacey, your recipes are just like a trip back in time to my Momma's home cookin'. I have been reading your blog for a long time. All of the recipes I've tried have turned out perfect and delicious. The stories throughout your book are so sweet and happy. Keep doing what you do.
Stacey, your recipes are just like a trip back in time to my Momma's home cookin'. I have been reading your blog for a long time. All of the recipes I've tried have turned out perfect and delicious. The stories throughout your book are so sweet and happy. Keep doing what you do.
June 15, 2017
Pretty good cookbook.
I didn't grow up in the South, but I've lived here since I was 17 and during that time, I've had quite a few experiences with "Southern Cooking." With just a few exceptions, I like it all--and most of what you're looking for is in this edition.
I didn't grow up in the South, but I've lived here since I was 17 and during that time, I've had quite a few experiences with "Southern Cooking." With just a few exceptions, I like it all--and most of what you're looking for is in this edition.
September 23, 2017
Good cookbook, great recipes like the buttermilk mashed potatoes and butter beans with bacon.
Can't wait to try each and every one!
Can't wait to try each and every one!
February 17, 2019
Yum, everything I've tried in this cookbook has been delicious!
April 24, 2019
I love cookbooks and I would like to have a hard copy of this one, so I purchased it!
June 25, 2019
Love this Book!
I love this cookbook, it feels like home. And it was a great read, reading it feels like having a good long conversation.
I love this cookbook, it feels like home. And it was a great read, reading it feels like having a good long conversation.
August 26, 2019
I follow Stacey on Instagram and have loved a lot of his recipes. The book is great. I wish there were more recipe photos though.
January 18, 2020
Excellent resource!
I love the recipes in the book because they are many of the ones I grew up with in one place. I love the descriptions and the down-home flavor (pun intended).
I love the recipes in the book because they are many of the ones I grew up with in one place. I love the descriptions and the down-home flavor (pun intended).
August 6, 2024
Eh. While there are a few recipes I’ll note, the cookbook doesn’t change my life.
April 11, 2014
Being from Canada, the only thing I know about Southern cooking is what I read in books. So when I was offered a copy of this book to check out, of course I said "yes" so I could see what exactly is Southern cooking.
The book starts off with an introduction of the author's background and how he started the blog, Southern Bites, about five years ago sharing his restaurant reviews and musings, eventually posting recipes. This is followed by some kitchen tips like what is bacon grease and how to store it, how to make your own light brown sugar, etc.
Then there are the recipes (some things I've never heard of but sound delicious):
* Party Bites - Pizza Pull-Apart Bread, Dill Pickle Dip, Just Plain Punch, etc.
* Weeknight Bites - Easy Smothered Chicken, Porcupine Balls, Chicken Pot Pie, etc.
* Weekend Bites - Almost Famous Fried Chicken, Chicken Bog, Brunswick Stew, etc.
* Side Bites - Gumbo Greens, Hot Tomato and Bacon Pasta, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, etc.
* Potluck Bites - Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken Spaghetti, etc.
* Holiday Bites - Cranberry Relish, Coconut Cake, Martha Washington Balls, etc.
* Heirloom Bites - Old-Fashioned Biscuits, Southern Chocolate Gravy, Nana Hoops' Mac and Cheese, etc.
* Sweet Bites - Gamma's Chocolate Pie, Papa's Lemon Icebox Pie, Sweet and Salty Toffee Bar Cookies, etc.
With each recipe, there are the author's thoughts about the recipe and stories in the chapters which makes it more personal. There are lots of colour pictures throughout the book of the dishes.
I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes in this book.
For example, the Pizza Pull-Apart Bread looks yummy and sounds easy to make!
2 – 16.3 oz can of large southern style biscuits (8 in each can)
1 – 14.5 oz jar of pizza sauce
1/2 green pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 onion, diced
3 oz pepperoni, coarsely chopped
2.25 oz can sliced black olives
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Open biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. Place in a large bowl.
Add pizza sauce to bowl and Stir gently to coat. Add diced pepper and onion, Parmesan, olives, pepperoni, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir gently to combine.
Pour mixture into a greased Bundt or tube pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and biscuits are done throughout.
Remove from oven and invert onto a platter while hot. Top with remaining cup of mozzarella.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/04...
The book starts off with an introduction of the author's background and how he started the blog, Southern Bites, about five years ago sharing his restaurant reviews and musings, eventually posting recipes. This is followed by some kitchen tips like what is bacon grease and how to store it, how to make your own light brown sugar, etc.
Then there are the recipes (some things I've never heard of but sound delicious):
* Party Bites - Pizza Pull-Apart Bread, Dill Pickle Dip, Just Plain Punch, etc.
* Weeknight Bites - Easy Smothered Chicken, Porcupine Balls, Chicken Pot Pie, etc.
* Weekend Bites - Almost Famous Fried Chicken, Chicken Bog, Brunswick Stew, etc.
* Side Bites - Gumbo Greens, Hot Tomato and Bacon Pasta, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, etc.
* Potluck Bites - Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken Spaghetti, etc.
* Holiday Bites - Cranberry Relish, Coconut Cake, Martha Washington Balls, etc.
* Heirloom Bites - Old-Fashioned Biscuits, Southern Chocolate Gravy, Nana Hoops' Mac and Cheese, etc.
* Sweet Bites - Gamma's Chocolate Pie, Papa's Lemon Icebox Pie, Sweet and Salty Toffee Bar Cookies, etc.
With each recipe, there are the author's thoughts about the recipe and stories in the chapters which makes it more personal. There are lots of colour pictures throughout the book of the dishes.
I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes in this book.
For example, the Pizza Pull-Apart Bread looks yummy and sounds easy to make!
2 – 16.3 oz can of large southern style biscuits (8 in each can)
1 – 14.5 oz jar of pizza sauce
1/2 green pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 onion, diced
3 oz pepperoni, coarsely chopped
2.25 oz can sliced black olives
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Open biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. Place in a large bowl.
Add pizza sauce to bowl and Stir gently to coat. Add diced pepper and onion, Parmesan, olives, pepperoni, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir gently to combine.
Pour mixture into a greased Bundt or tube pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and biscuits are done throughout.
Remove from oven and invert onto a platter while hot. Top with remaining cup of mozzarella.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/04...
May 1, 2014
I think I will probably buy this one. Growing up in the South I LOVE Southern food and this cookbook just embodies everything that is great about Southern food. There were so many recipes I wanted to try and I liked that the author also showed variations on some traditional dishes. I love pimento cheese and can't wait to try the pimento cheese crisps! All of the recipes are very simple and easy to follow. This would be a great cookbook for someone who like simple, Southern food. I can't wait to try out some of these recipes myself.
February 2, 2017
Yes Yes Yes
Even though I'm a girl from Miami, my Ama & Papa came here from Cairo, GA and I was blessed enough to be raised on good old Southern Cooking. This book brings back so so so many good memories and feelings from my past.... plus some new ones I'm able to create with my own friends and family. Thoroughly enjoying this cookbook!
Even though I'm a girl from Miami, my Ama & Papa came here from Cairo, GA and I was blessed enough to be raised on good old Southern Cooking. This book brings back so so so many good memories and feelings from my past.... plus some new ones I'm able to create with my own friends and family. Thoroughly enjoying this cookbook!
April 29, 2016
Truly Southern Recipes
The recipes are easy and uncomplicated with their many shortcuts. Simple directions make it so much easier as well. May not be haute cuisine, but really tasty.
The recipes are easy and uncomplicated with their many shortcuts. Simple directions make it so much easier as well. May not be haute cuisine, but really tasty.
September 3, 2017
Everything you need
This book is great - it has all the southern classics you would expect. It's got recipes for pot lucks, for holidays, for weekends, and week nights. I can't wait to make probably all of these recipes.
This book is great - it has all the southern classics you would expect. It's got recipes for pot lucks, for holidays, for weekends, and week nights. I can't wait to make probably all of these recipes.
July 12, 2015
Great cookbook with lots of inspiring southern recipes.
November 16, 2014
Liked this one, have gone on to follow his blog. A bit of an American Jamie Oliver.
April 21, 2016
Enjoyab!e!
Yummy recipes. Loved the stories behind the recipes and the family history! Keep more books coming! Will enjoy making several dishes!
Yummy recipes. Loved the stories behind the recipes and the family history! Keep more books coming! Will enjoy making several dishes!
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