Straight Outta Jocelyn’s Kitchen: The Newest Bites
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I’m Jocelyn Delk Adams
AKA The Queen of Pound Cakes. I specialize in bold flavored southern sweet and savory recipes inspired by my Mississippi Big Mama. I love sharing authentic, passed-down dishes with deep roots and big flavor.
Not only am I a nationally recognized TV food expert and award-winning cookbook author, I’m also a leading voice in southern cuisine and soul food. My recipes are built on decades of family tradition and backed by a culinary-trained team ensuring every recipe is rigorously tested so you can win with confidence in the kitchen.
If you’re ready to eat GOOD, then you’re in the right place! We aren’t just making meals—we’re serving up memories and spreading love, one down-home dish at a time.
Over 800 Southern Inspired Recipes
You ready to be the star of your kitchen? I got you!
No matter the occasion, from laid-back weeknights to festive family get-togethers, my recipes will have your loved ones goin’ back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!)
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Jocelyn’s New Cookbook: Everyday Grand
Over 80 NEW recipes that will celebrate your life’s big and small moments. From incredible breakfast, sensational soups, salads and delicious appetizers to the ultimate savory dinners and most epic desserts, my new cookbook’s recipes are the best you will ever taste!
“Jocelyn’s infectious joy and love for food and family leap from the pages to your table. Your family will be begging for seconds in no time.” —Jennifer Garner, actor
The Original Grandbaby Cakes Cookbook
Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories is the debut cookbook from sensational food writer, Jocelyn Delk Adams. This cookbook has earned praise from critics and the adoration of bakers both young and old for her easygoing advice, rich photography, and the heartwarming memories she shares of her family’s generations-old love of baking.
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From the Comments
How To Make Real-Deal Southern Collard Greens
“This is the best recipe I have found! Perfect blend of heat, sweet and spice! Family can’t get enough. The pot likker is downright drinkable!” — Ellie snatch this recipeNeck Bones
JOCELYN!!! Oh my goodness!! I’m going to throw my shoe at you! LOL!! This neck bones recipe is mmm mmm delicious with a side of girrrrrlll you sho’ do know what you’re doing! Thank you for sharing, and bringing back the memories of supper time with family and friends. Love and hugs to you boo! — Ebony snatch this recipeCarrot Cake Recipe
“Throw out any other carrot cake recipe you have!! This is the best carrot cake we have ever had. Hands down!!! So moist!….” — Leslie snatch this recipeThe BEST Lemon Pound Cake Recipe (With Video!)
“Jocelyn, this was the best ever!! Easter company went crazy…You are a baking genius. Why did it take me so long to find you… What a gift you are giving us.” — Katie snatch this recipeCheesy Scalloped Potatoes
“I have tried so many scalloped potatoes recipes trying to recreate the potatoes I remember from holidays growing up and none of them have met my expectations- until this one..Thank you, Jocelyn, for this flawless recipe!” — Shannon snatch this recipeSouthern Tea Cakes
“I’m not going to lie I haven’t had good tea cakes since my grandmother passed in 2018. When I took my first bite it reminded me of my childhood. They are delicious…” — Lacey H. snatch this recipeSweet Potato Ice Cream
“Joce! Can I call you Joce since we’re best friends now? This recipe is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! My family loves it so much I’ve made it 3 times in 10 days. Nevermind the big backs.” — Shelley W. snatch this recipe