Welcome to Chef Bae’s Recipe Box
Welcome to Chef Bae’s Recipe Box, the official free-recipe collection from Chef Bae® Sherri Smith. I’m an Atlanta-based chef, cookbook author, recipe developer and culinary entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the kitchen. This recipe collection is where I share Southern comfort food, soul-food favorites, seafood, family dinners, side dishes, desserts and practical meals for home cooks.
Southern Soul Food Recipes
Southern cooking is one of the foundations of Chef Bae®. Here you can explore recipes and meal ideas inspired by Sunday dinner, family gatherings, holidays and everyday Southern home cooking.
Start with Chef Bae’s Guide to Southern Soul Food for classic dishes, traditions and cooking tips, or explore 10 Soul Food Dishes Every Home Cook Should Master.
Seafood Recipes
Seafood is another major part of my cooking. The Chef Bae recipe library includes salmon, shrimp, crab, seafood pasta and seafood-boil ideas.
Try Garlic Herb Butter Salmon or learn how to build a family-style boil with How to Make the Perfect Seafood Boil.
Sunday Dinner and Family Meals
Some meals are meant for slowing down and gathering around the table. Pot roast, chicken, macaroni and cheese, greens, yams, cornbread and other comfort-food favorites can all become part of a Sunday or family dinner.
Use The Ultimate Southern Sunday Dinner Guide for menu-building inspiration.
Easy Meals for Home Cooks
Not every meal needs to be a holiday spread. This collection also includes approachable dinner ideas for busy households, beginner cooks and anyone who wants flavorful food without making the process unnecessarily complicated.
Southern Sides and Comfort Food
Side dishes are a major part of a memorable Southern meal. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, cabbage, green beans, candied yams, potatoes, rice, beans and cornbread can be mixed and matched around the main dish.
Read Essential Ingredients Every Southern Kitchen Needs for a practical foundation.
Chef Bae’s Most Popular Recipes
Want a quicker starting point? Visit Chef Bae’s Most Popular Recipes for a curated overview of Southern favorites, seafood and family meals associated with the Chef Bae® recipe community.
More Than Free Recipes
For a larger collection, Southern Plates & Good Vibes: 100 Soulful Recipes for Every Table brings together more than 100 recipes in one cookbook. You can also browse all Chef Bae® cookbooks.
Cook With Chef Bae® Seasonings
Explore the Chef Bae® seasoning collection or read the complete Chef Bae® seasonings guide for ways to build flavor across seafood, meats, vegetables and Southern-inspired meals.
About Chef Bae Sherri Smith
Sherri Smith, professionally known as Chef Bae®, is an Atlanta-based chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, culinary entrepreneur and founder of the Chef Bae® brand. Her culinary work spans more than 20 years and includes recipes, cookbooks, seasonings, private-chef work, catering, culinary education and digital food content.
Learn more on the official About Chef Bae Sherri Smith page or visit the Chef Bae® Media & Press archive.