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Over 1000 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!)

Search below and let’s get at it boos!

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Hey Boos!

I’m Jocelyn Delk Adams

Imagine your kitchen filled with the sweet aromas of Mississippi, the kind that has the whole block lining up at your door for a taste of my grandmother “Big Mama” Maggie’s legendary recipes. Wanna know her secret? A dash of creativity, a helping of love, and recipes straight from her heart. I grew up basking in the glow of her culinary genius, and now, I’m passing it right to y’all!

If you’re ready to eat GOOD, then you’re in the right place! We aren’t just creating meals; we are making memories and spreading love, one delectable dish at a time! So dive into a recipe and let’s get to cookin!

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Best Cookbook of the Year

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!

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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.

Straight Outta Jocelyn’s Kitchen: The Newest Bites

Feelin the LoveFrom 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 recipe

Best Carrot 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 recipe

The 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 recipe

Southern 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 recipe

Cheesy 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 recipe