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    Southern Shortcut Recipes

    Southern recipes with classic flavors you love (and a few new ones), made with shortcuts so you can enjoy them sooner!

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    Fathers Day and cook out recipes.

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      How to Make Southern Fried Yellow Squash
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      Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap Roast
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      How to Make Grilled Venison (Deer Meat) Burgers
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      Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings (With Shortcuts)

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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.

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    Baking

    I share all my baking shortcut tricks from 2 Ingredient Biscuits to making caramel icing with no candy thermometer.

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      Texas Sheet Cake Cookies (with cake mix)
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      White Texas Sheet Cake (with Cake Mix)
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      Cookies and Cream Shortbread Cookies
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      Blonde Brownies with Cheaters Caramel Icing

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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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      Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
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      Quick Pickled Red Onions (No Cook)
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      Instant Pot Collard Greens
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      Crockpot Chicken and Dressing

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    Southern Appetizers & Snacks

    All your game day, holiday party and afternoon treat recipes in one place.

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      March Madness Snacks Recipes
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      Instant Pot Bacon Jam
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      Dark Chocolate Pecan Clusters
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      Comeback Sauce Recipe

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      Instant Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast and Gravy
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    Hi y'all! I’m Kathleen. I share Southern shortcut recipes! I’m a food stylist, cookbook author, and former test kitchen director in Alabama. I take traditional Southern recipes you know and love (and a few new ones) and make them with shortcuts so you can enjoy them faster.

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      Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo
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      2 Ingredient Biscuits
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      Easy Cheesy Baked Mac and Cheese (With Shortcuts)

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    Hi y'all! I’m Kathleen. I share Southern shortcut recipes! I’m a food stylist, cookbook author, and former test kitchen director in Alabama. I take traditional Southern recipes you know and love (and a few new ones) and make them with shortcuts so you can enjoy them faster. Learn More…

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    White Texas Sheet Cake (with Cake Mix)

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    Perfect Every Time Fried Green Tomatoes

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    Best Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts with a Shortcut

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    Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili

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