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Quick & Easy Recipes for Southern Comfort Food

Here on Restless Chipotle you'll find vintage southern recipes and old fashioned country cooking updated to be quick & easy for today's busy families.  

Browse hundreds of ideas for family-friendly comfort foods -decadent desserts, cozy breads, & more...all with detailed step-by-step photos and tutorials so they come out perfectly every time!

So grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair - I'm so glad you're here!

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    Sex in the Driveway: Bright Blue Cocktail
  • Closeup of finished chicken enchiladas in a baking dish.
    Chicken Enchiladas in Homemade Cream Sauce
  • Closeup of a bright red cocktail in a clear glass.
    Alabama Slammer Cocktail
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    Grandma's Dutch Apple Pie

What's Hot

These recipes bring new meaning to the words "southern comfort"! Y'all are loving these old fashioned favorites from Grandma's kitchen.

  • A sliced loaf of english muffin bread.
    English Muffin Bread Recipe
  • A collage of dessert images.
    56 Easy Potluck Desserts to Feed a Crowd (2023)
  • Closeup of a slice of lemon pie with a bite taken out of it for social media shares.
    No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie: Grandma's Favorite
  • Square overhead of chicken for feature image.
    Crockpot Angel Chicken
  • Two finished loaves of Amish white bread cooling on a table.
    No Fail Amish White Bread
  • Overhead view of casserole showing the texture of the topping.
    Chicken Casserole with Stovetop Stuffing

4th of July Celebration

One of the best things about the 4th of July? The FOOD!!! Macaroni salad, potato salad, cakes, and pie... oh my!

  • Closeup of a finished hamburger in a bun.
    Retro Lipton Onion Soup Burger (Vintage Recipe)
  • Closeup of a star shaped cake covered in white chocolate with red and blue sprinkles.
    Zebra Cake Recipe: Little Debbie Copycat
  • A serving of cake showing the red, white, and blue coloring.
    Patriotic Jello Poke Cake with Pudding Frosting
  • Overhead shot of a bowl of potato salad.
    Mom's Homemade Potato Salad
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30 Minute (or Less) Meals

Life gets busy and spending 4 hours in the kitchen cooking dinner in your high heels and pearls? Well, even if we had time for that we'd rather not. These recipes taste like they took forever but give you plenty of time to catch up on Netflix. You're welcome.

  • Overhead view of a spoonful of casserole.
    Cheesy Chili Mac Casserole (Easy 30 Minute Recipe)
  • Close up of the finished recipe.
    Cracker Barrel Hamburger Steak Recipe
  • Closeup of the casserole in a dish with a serving removed to show the layers of tortillas, chicken, and cheese.
    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • Closeup of the chicken on a white plate.
    Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Have Your Cake...

We do love our cake! If you're looking for a big birthday cake, something to take to a potluck, or a blue ribbon worthy entry to the state fair you've come to the right place.

  • Chocolate Cake Recipes
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  • Layer Cakes Recipes
  • Cake Recipes
Marye Audet-White, Author

Hey, y'all! I'm Marye...

I'm a NYTimes best selling author, I've written over 10 cookbooks, published numerous articles in magazines, AND created recipes for some of your favorite brands. But you know what?

Those things aren't why you'll love the recipes on Restless Chipotle. You'll love them because, as a mom of 8 kids, I know what you're dealing with.

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Blue Ribbon Recipes

Here are the recipes Restless Chipotle readers have been turning to again and again for over 10 years. They've won blue ribbons at country fairs, helped make delicious memories, and even encouraged one lucky lady to say "yes" during a very romantic dinner - no promises.

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    Southern Chicken Spaghetti with RoTel
  • Wooden spatula removing fried potatoes out of iron skillet.
    How to Make Crispy Fried Potatoes
  • Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.
    Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe
  • Closeup of the top of the casserole showing melted cheese.
    Beef Burrito Casserole Recipe

Homemade Bread

Remember the way Mom's homemade cinnamon rolls made the whole house smell like Sunday? Shouldn't your house smell that way, too?

  • Overhead view of the sliced bread.
    Crockpot Cinnamon Raisin Bread
  • Feature image for this post - a close up of the finished recipe.
    Garlic Breadsticks Recipe
  • Slices of freshly baked muesli bread showing the dried fruit inside.
    Muesli Bread Recipe: Dried Fruit, Nuts, and Whole Grains
  • Batter Bread with a side of butter
    No Knead Sandwich Bread

Weeknight Magic

It's hard to make time for a family dinner on busy weeknights. These recipes can help.

  • Easy Slow Cooker Meals
  • Casserole Recipes
  • Soup Recipes
  • Pasta Recipes
  • Recipes with Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Easy Family Dinner Recipes
  • Freezer Meals
  • Meal Plans: What to Cook This Week

Budget Friendly

Sometimes you need to tighten your belt a little to get through a rough patch. These recipes will help.

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    Hamburger Noodle Casserole
  • Serving of gooey macaroni and cheese being removed from the dish.
    Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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    Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole
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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

When It's Time to Relax...

Weekends. Celebrations. Occasions. Whether it's time to mix cocktails or cozy up by the fire I've got you covered.

  • A cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and garnished with chocolate sauce.
    Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • A cup of Russian tea with the mix behind it.
    1960's Russian Tea Mix
  • Closeup of two lattes in glass coffee cups.
    Copycat Salted Caramel Brulee Latte
  • Coffee cocktail in a stemmed glass.
    Bailey's Irish Temper : An Irish Coffee Recipe

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Marye Audet-White, founder of Restless Chipotle Media

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NY Times bestselling author. 10 cookbooks. Mom of 8 kids. Homeschooling mom for 22 years. Addicted to Hallmark Christmas Movies.

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4th of July

  • Overhead view of a bowl of red, white, and blue fruit cut in star shapes.
    Perfect Summer Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing)
  • A stack of pancakes with blueberries on top.
    33 Easy 4th of July Breakfast Ideas
  • Closeup of a star shaped cake covered in white chocolate with red and blue sprinkles.
    Zebra Cake Recipe: Little Debbie Copycat
  • A serving of cake showing the red, white, and blue coloring.
    Patriotic Jello Poke Cake with Pudding Frosting
  • Square feature image of a glass of this lemonade.
    Hibiscus Lemonade Recipe (Add Vodka for a Cocktail)
  • Overhead view of the finished watermelon basket filled with an assortment of fruit.
    How to Make a Watermelon Basket

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    Crockpot Angel Chicken
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    Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe
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    How to Make Crispy Fried Potatoes
  • Blue cocktail with a red and white straw.
    Sex in the Driveway: Bright Blue Cocktail

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15 Easy Recipes for 4th of July

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