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Welcome to Loaves and Dishes!

We are so excited you are here! Loaves and Dishes is your resource for Southern Comfort Food Recipes! We create new recipes each week, and you can follow along on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

Make your holiday table extra delicious with our collection of favorite Thanksgiving recipes! From classic Thanksgiving side dishes and comforting casseroles to delicious holiday desserts and family-favorite recipes, these dishes are perfect for creating a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you're planning your first Thanksgiving or looking for traditional recipes to add to your holiday menu, you'll find plenty of easy Thanksgiving recipes to help make your celebration delicious and stress-free. Gather your family, fill the table with comforting food, and enjoy these Thanksgiving dinner recipes that are perfect for sharing.

  • A view of the icing running down the sides of the pumpkin praline cake
    Pumpkin Praline Cake
  • bowl of Tennessee Onions.
    Southern Tennessee Onions Casserole Recipe - Easy
  • Close up side view of Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Orzo
    Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Orzo
  • bowl of pinto beans
    The Secret to Perfect Old Fashioned Pinto Beans
  • A photo of the side of the The Secret to Perfect Chicken Fried Steak with the gravy dripping down
    The Secret to Perfect Chicken Fried Steak
  • EASY DELICIOUS HOLIDAY RECIPE PICKS
    Old Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie
  • Easy Peach Cobbler For Two
    Easy Peach Cobbler For Two
  • Old Fashion Butterscotch Pie www.loavesanddishes.net
    Old Fashion Butterscotch Pie
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About Wendi & Sarah

Hi! We’re Wendi and Sarah, a mother-daughter team sharing easy, delicious recipes made for bringing people together. Our food blog is filled with family favorite recipes, Southern-inspired dishes, classic comfort food, easy weeknight dinners, holiday recipes, and delicious desserts. We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’re here to help you create flavorful meals your family and friends will love. Whether you’re looking for a simple dinner recipe or the perfect dish for a holiday gathering, we hope you’ll find something here that becomes a favorite in your kitchen. Welcome to our table!

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Recent Recipes

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    Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipe
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    The Best Fudgy Brownies
  • Two golden pumpkin scones covered with vanilla icing and pumpkin spice drizzle on a blue plate.
    Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones
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    Smoked Olives Recipe
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    How to Cook Frozen Meatballs Recipe (Italian Sauce)
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    How to Steam Carrots on the Stove
  • crab legs on a table
    Best Way How to Cook Frozen Crab Legs Recipe (Easy)
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    Party Chili

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    Guacamole Receta Facile
  • overhead shot of a small blue bowl of rice on a green napkin
    How to Cook Minute Rice on Stove Recipe: Easy Stove Top Instructions
  • Honey Mustard glazed carrots in a wooden bowl topped with chopped parsley and balsamic glaze
    Honey Mustard Glazed Carrots Recipe
  • Close up of Traditional Stuffing recipe in a casserole dish
    Traditional Stuffing Recipe
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Main Dish

  • A photo of a bowl of Yum Yum Sauce beside a plate of broccoli and rice for Yum yum sauce
    Homemade Japanese Shrimp Sauce Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
  • scoop of cowboy lasagna with pepperonis.
    Best Cowboy Lasagna Easy Recipe (Trisha Yearwood's)
  • A close up of the pinto beans in a dutch oven showing the pot liquor
    HOW TO COOK PINTO BEANS ON THE STOVE TOP
  • Asiago Mushroom Chickenwith Ragu Cream Sauce www.loavesanddishes.net
    Asiago Mushroom Chicken with Ragu Cream Sauce
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    Creamy Artichoke Baked Chicken
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    Easy Taco Bake Casserole
  • An overhead shot of the ingredients for easy pizza sauce from scratch ready to be mixed up
    EASY PIZZA SAUCE FROM SCRATCH
  • A glass with coffee and cold foam on top
    How to Make Cream Cheese Cold Foam at Home

Welcome!

Hi! I'm Wendi and I believe that food made with love and passion has power. It can bring people together AND carry them home. I'll show you how to get amazing flavor from simple dishes. Your family and friends will exclaim, "WOW! Amazing! I NEED this recipe!" Join me and nourish your body and soul.

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