About

My Culinary Journey

For the past 17 years, I've been perfecting the art of Southern home cooking—the kind of food that makes your house smell like home and keeps people coming back for seconds. I'm a self-taught cook who learned by doing, making mistakes, and most importantly, by feeding the people I love at countless family gatherings, church events, and Sunday suppers.

While I'm largely self-taught, I've invested in my craft by attending numerous baking workshops over the years. These classes helped me refine my techniques for biscuits, pies, cakes, and breads—the foundation of Southern baking that I'm known for. There's something deeply satisfying about pulling a perfectly golden biscuit or a bubbling fruit cobbler from the oven, and those workshops gave me the confidence to master these classics.

Before dedicating myself to food blogging full-time, I worked as a church event coordinator, where I planned and executed countless potlucks, holiday meals, and community gatherings. That experience taught me how to cook for crowds, coordinate complex menus, manage timing for multiple dishes, and most importantly, understand what recipes truly resonate with people. When you've seen a casserole disappear in minutes or watched people line up for your banana pudding, you know you've got a winner.

Why I Started BeckyBites

I launched BeckyBites.com in 2016 because I wanted to preserve and share the recipes that define Southern home cooking. As someone who regularly cooks for large extended family gatherings, I've spent years perfecting dishes that can feed a crowd, travel well to potlucks, and earn requests for "the recipe." I realized these tried-and-true recipes needed a home where other home cooks could find them.

What started as a collection of family favorites has grown into over 800 recipes, all tested in my Franklin kitchen and perfected through years of cooking for the people I love most.

What Makes BeckyBites Different

My Specialty: I focus on comfort food, baking, casseroles, and Southern classics—the recipes that have been passed down through generations and the ones that make celebrations special. From creamy chicken casseroles to mile-high coconut cake, my recipes celebrate the heart and soul of Southern home cooking.

My Cooking Style: Hearty, cozy, and traditional. I believe in cooking that nourishes both body and spirit—the kind of food that makes people feel cared for and welcomed. My recipes honor the Southern tradition of generous portions, bold flavors, and dishes made with love. These aren't fussy restaurant meals; they're the real deal that grandmothers have been making for decades.

Who I Cook For: My recipes are designed for Southern food lovers, home cooks who appreciate traditional flavors, and anyone who needs to feed a crowd. Whether you're planning a church potluck, a holiday dinner, or just want to fill your kitchen with the aromas of classic Southern cooking, these recipes are for you.

What You'll Find Here

• Classic Southern comfort food that's stood the test of time
• Homestyle casseroles perfect for feeding crowds
• Southern baking from scratch—biscuits, cornbread, pies, and cakes
• Potluck favorites that travel well and disappear fast
• Holiday and celebration recipes for special occasions
• Traditional techniques passed down through generations
• Crowd-pleasing dishes tested on real families and gatherings

Every recipe on BeckyBites has been prepared multiple times in my Tennessee kitchen and served at real family gatherings. With over 800 recipes in my collection, I've built a comprehensive resource for anyone who loves the warmth and tradition of Southern home cooking. My years coordinating church events taught me which recipes truly work for crowds, and that practical experience informs everything I share.

Let's Connect

I love hearing from fellow Southern food lovers and home cooks! Whether you've tried one of my recipes, have a question about Southern baking, or just want to share your own family traditions, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

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Thank you for being part of the BeckyBites community. I'm so glad you're here.

— Becky Turner
Creator & Recipe Developer
BeckyBites.com
Franklin, Tennessee