Damaris Phillips' Best Southern Comfort Food Recipes

Posted by Jessica Witt on February 18, 2016

If you're craving a little down-home comfort, feed your soul with these scrumptious Southern-inspired recipes from Damaris Phillips.

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Hot Chicken-Fried Steak Sandwiches

Classic chicken-fried steak is turned into a sinfully delicious sandwich topped with sweet bread and butter pickles. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hot-chicken-fried-steak-sandwiches/16424/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Hot Chicken-Fried Steak Sandwiches</a>
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Smoked Macaroni Salad

A hit of bourbon whiskey gives this creamy pasta salad some Southern flair. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/smoked-macaroni-salad/16420/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Smoked Macaroni Salad</a>
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Sweet Potato Crumble

Put a new twist on a traditional after-dinner standard with a sweet potato treat that’s part cake, part crumble and totally satisfying. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-crumble/17083/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Sweet Potato Crumble</a>
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Blackberry-Almond Cobbler

This fruity cobbler is filled with a sweet, juicy blackberry mixture surrounded by an almond and flour-based dough, then topped with more of that delicious dough before being baked until golden brown. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/blackberry-almond-cobbler/16422/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Blackberry-Almond Cobbler</a>
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Baked Grits and Collards Casserole

Damaris Phillips entices our plates with this Southern-inspired dish of cheesy yellow grits and collards. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-grits-and-collards-casserole/16123/" target="_blank">Baked Grits and Collards Casserole</a>
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Bourbon BLT Baguette

Thick-cut bacon, romaine and a homemade bourbon-spiked tomato aioli are all the ingredients you need to create this baguette BLT that is sure to blow your taste buds out of the water. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/bourbon-blt-baguette/16412/" target="_blank">Bourbon BLT Baguette</a>
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Grilled Plum and Bourbon Crisps

Juicy grilled plums (you can sub another fruit of your choosing) is topped with a sugary crumble, a hit bourbon and baked until golden brown. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-plum-and-bourbon-crisps/16410/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Grilled Plum and Bourbon Crisps</a>
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Southern Sloppy Joe Sliders

For a quick-fix meal, whip up these tasty sloppy Joe sliders next time your kids (or you!) are craving something messy and satisfying. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/southern-sloppy-joe-sliders/17712/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Southern Sloppy Joe Sliders</a>
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Chicken-Fried Turkey Breast with Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce

Thin turkey breast cutlets are breaded with a cornmeal-Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, then fried to a crisp, golden brown and served with a tangy cranberry-mustard dipping sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-fried-turkey-breast-with-cranberry-mustard-dipping-sauce/17794/" target="_blank">Chicken-Fried Turkey Breast with Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce</a>.
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Coconut-Tequila Key Lime Pie

Get a taste of the South with this coconut and tequila-flavoured key lime pie topped with a dollop of sweet whipped cream. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/coconut-tequila-key-lime-pie/16418/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Coconut-Tequila Key Lime Pie</a>.
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Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread

This recipe from Damaris Phillips uses coconut oil and sorghum syrup (substituting for sugar) to create a skillet-baked cornbread that is as moist on the inside as it is crispy on the outside. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cast-iron-skillet-cornbread/17080/" target="_blank">Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread</a>.
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Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Red Pepper Jam

The name of this simple sandwich recipe is almost as long as the ingredient list, and it only takes about 20 minutes to make! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/blackened-chicken-sandwiches-with-almond-butter-and-red-pepper-jam/17716/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Red Pepper Jam</a>
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Butter Pecan Crumpets

Typically a British dish, these Southern-style butter pecan-laced crumpets are served with apricot jam and butter. Serve at a brunch buffet or as a tea-time snack. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-pecan-crumpets/17793/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Butter Pecan Crumpets</a>
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BBQ Glazed Shrimp

This sweet and spicy BBQ-glazed shrimp dish is best served alongside some tasty grits or a scoop or rice. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/bbq-glazed-shrimp/16407/" target="_blank">BBQ Glazed Shrimp</a>
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Green Bean and Potato Casserole

This hearty side is filled with aromatic herbs, soft goat cheese smashed potatoes, mushrooms and green beans. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/green-bean-and-potato-casserole/17085/" target="_blank">Green Bean and Potato Casserole</a>.
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Fried Meatloaf Sandwich with Green Tomato Jam

Using flavourful, moist leftover meatloaf, this delectable fried sandwich is loaded with a homemade green tomato jam for extra flavour. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fried-meatloaf-sandwich-with-green-tomato-jam/16411/" target="_blank">Damaris Phillips' Fried Meatloaf Sandwich with Green Tomato Jam</a>
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