Healthier Southern Cooking: 60 Homestyle Recipes with Better Ingredients and All the Flavor

About the Author
Eric and Shanna Jones are the husband-and-wife team behind Dude That Cookz, a popular food and recipe blog. Eric, a Louisiana native, shares southern and homestyle recipes using simple, clean, approachable ingredients. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Shanna focuses on her love for baking and food photography. Eric and Shanna’s work has been featured by Essence magazine, Taste of Home, Southern Cast Iron magazine and The Pioneer Woman. Shanna and Eric live in Houston, Texas.
Indulgent Southern Favorites Made Healthier and Better Than Ever!
Rediscover southern classics without compromising on flavor! In this must-have collection, Shanna and Eric Jones, creators of Dude That Cookz, are here to bring you lighter and tastier versions of the comforting southern fare you know and love.
By making small adjustments to reduce cholesterol, fats and salts, it's easier than ever to make healthier versions of your favorite traditional meals. You'll be amazed to find that you can still enjoy iconic side dishes like Southern Collard Greens with Turkey Drums or Old-Fashioned Skillet Cornbread. If you're really feeling hungry, try a hearty main like Momma Pearl’s Pot Roast, Low-Fat Homestyle Chicken Meatloaf or Low-Sodium Chicken-Fried Chicken with Country Gravy. Craving dessert? Whip up some satisfying sweets like Healthier Southern Peach Cobbler or Bourbon Apple Crisp à la Mode. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Eric and Shanna have you covered!
Full of southern charm and Cajun flair, this cookbook has everything you need to make wholesome meals while still keeping the depth and richness that southern food is known for. No matter where you're from, these modern takes on comforting classics are sure to bring everyone at the kitchen table closer together.