Southern Shortcut Recipes
Southern cooking recipes with classic comfort food flavors you love (and a few new ones), made with shortcuts so you can enjoy them sooner!
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Enjoy the flavors of the South with these time-saving, easy desserts, weeknight casseroles, game day snacks and simple side dishes.
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About Kathleen
Welcome to Grits and Gouda! I make classic Southern recipes (some with a fresh twist) with shortcuts! Drawing on my experience as a former test kitchen director, my goal is to get you in and out of the kitchen quickly so you can enjoy time with your family.
Baking
I share all my baking shortcut tricks from 2 Ingredient Biscuits to making caramel icing with no candy thermometer.
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Southern Side Dishes
Everything you need to serve alongside main dishes and casseroles! Don't forget the cornbread!
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Southern Appetizers & Snacks
All your game day, holiday party and afternoon treat recipes in one place.
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