welcome to my southern kitchen
a fun guide to cooking and
entertaining like a Southerner
Whether you grew up in the South or have never lived here a day in your life, this book has something for everyone.
The recipes and stories in this book are inspired by my South Georgia roots just as much as they are by my world travels.
It’s my hope that no matter where you come from, you will see a little of yourself inside these pages.
So come in and stay a while!
take a peek inside!
From my pantry essentials to my favorite weeknight dinner, this book includes over 100 recipes for any occasion, big or small:
◍ happy hour
◍ suppertime
◍ meal train sign up
◍ tailgating
◍ lazy sundays
what people are saying
“It’s all right here! Mama’s favorites. Auntie’s secrets. Ivy’s magic. As a proud Alabama native, this book is going to be dog-eared and fully marked up by the time I’m done with it.”
―Octavia Spencer
Academy Award and Golden Globe Award–winning actor and producer
“Ivy Odom is the ultimate Southern cooking BFF. Her cookbook brings straight-up deliciousness. From brunch-worthy pimiento cheese grits to a strawberry shortcake showstopper, this book has you covered.”
―Jocelyn Delk Adams
Television host and author of Grandbaby Cakes and Everyday Grand
“To a Southern transplant living in California, this entire book felt like a huge hug. So many of Ivy’s family stories about food echo my own memories of tailgates and holiday gatherings, reminding me that the experience of food is not just about eating but who you’re eating with. I was smiling from ear to ear as I read every page, and I can’t wait to cook both long-forgotten classics and Ivy’s fresh spins on Southern cuisine.”
―Caroline Chambers
Author of New York Times bestseller What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
“Few people are as vivacious, thoughtful, and talented as Ivy. Her excitement in the kitchen and love of food are the perfect results of her South Georgia roots and the generational gatherings that she experienced around the stove. Her gift for hospitality shows on every single page of My Southern Kitchen. I’ve cooked with Ivy for a long time, and I’ve never tasted a recipe of hers that I didn’t love.”
―Rebecca Lang
Author of Y’all Come Over
“Ivy is such a breath of Southern fresh air. She cooks like everyone’s favorite grandma, bringing a feisty, modern spirit to everything she touches. This book is no doubt going to be found on the kitchen island of every Southern home.”
―Kelsey Barnard Clark
Top Chef season 16 winner, television personality, author, James Beard Award nominee, and chef/owner of KBC
“What a dream to see old recipes (long passed down) and new ones that are soon to be classics. This cookbook will live front and center (and get splattered on) in kitchens for many years to come.”
―Annie F. Downs
Author of New York Times bestseller That Sounds Fun
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