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Category: Southern u.s.

“Down-Home Comfort” – Our “Southern U.S.” category celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the American South. From savory barbecue and fried chicken to sweet pecan pie and biscuits, these recipes offer a taste of Southern hospitality and comfort.

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Vidalia Sweet Onion Wedges
OnionsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Vidalia Sweet Onion Wedges

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced vidallia sweet onions2 tablespoons butter1 can refrigerate crescent rollssalt and...

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Super Moist Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Super Moist Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising cornmeal2 cups buttermilk1 large eggs1 tablespoon sugar1/3 cup butter Directions:...

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SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Strip Salad

Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and cut into strips1 cup frozen peas1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4...

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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Lisa’s Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 4 cups mayonnaise1 cup parsley, chopped fine1 cup sweet relish, chopped&drained1 dash Lea...

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Microwave Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Microwave Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup canola...

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Cabbage Soup ala Nita
Soups & stewsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Cabbage Soup ala Nita

Ingredients: 6 -8 slices bacon, cut in 4 pieces each3 tablespoons butter2 vidalia onions...

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Southern Cracklin' Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Southern Cracklin’ Cornbread

Ingredients: 4 cups cornmeal2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt4 eggs, beaten4 cups buttermilk1/3...

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Iced Lime Tea
BeveragesPunch beverageSouthern u.s.

Iced Lime Tea

Ingredients: 8 cups boiling water4 orange pekoe tea bags250 ml lime cordial50 ml liquid...

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Hot Herbed Tomatoes
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Hot Herbed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/3 cup onions, minced1/3 cup fresh...

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Todd's Russian Tea
BeveragesPunch beverageSouthern u.s.

Todd’s Russian Tea

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves2 cinnamon sticks1 1/2-2 cups white sugar1 (12 ounce)...

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Family Spoon Bread
AmericanSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Family Spoon Bread

Ingredients: 4 cups milk1 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon salt2 -3 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons...

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Elvis' Gooey Butter Cake
CakesDessertSouthern u.s.

Elvis’ Gooey Butter Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages yellow cake mix1 eggs8 tablespoons butter, meltedwhipped cream,...

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Piquant Green Beans
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Piquant Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh stringless green beans2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or 2...

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Dad's Oven Baked Ribs
MeatPorkSouthern u.s.

Dad’s Oven Baked Ribs

Ingredients: 4 lbs pork back ribs1 tablespoon butter1 clove garlic ( crushed)1/2 cup ketchup1/3...

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Paula Deen's Tomato Grits
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Paula Deen’s Tomato Grits

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 1/4 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking grits1/2 cup butter,...

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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Garden Vegetable Combo

Ingredients: 4 small zucchini, sliced1 small onions, chopped1 medium green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter...

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Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup
Soups & stewsSouthern u.s.Southwestern u.s.

Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup chicken base3 cups diced yellow onions2 teaspoons ground...

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Marinated Okra
AppetizersSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Marinated Okra

Ingredients: 2 lbs okra1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup olive oil1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1...

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Tappin' Black-Eyed Pea Salad
AmericanBeansSouthern u.s.

Tappin’ Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons honey1 (16 ounce)...

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Chicken-Fried Steak Strips With Milk Gravy
BeefMeatSouthern u.s.

Chicken-Fried Steak Strips With Milk Gravy

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 cup milk6 tablespoons chopped onions, pressed through a garlic press,...

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Best Ever Ozark Baked Beans
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Best Ever Ozark Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans pork and beans1 cup ketchup1 tablespoon yellow mustard1/4 cup...

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Cold Cucumber Salad
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Cold Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon white vinegar1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4...

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Warm Greens Saute
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Warm Greens Saute

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 cups mixed greens, i like swiss chard,spinach and kale1...

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Favorite Family Corn

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) bags frozen corn, thawed1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 lb...

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New Wave Waldorf Salad
FruitSaladsSouthern u.s.

New Wave Waldorf Salad

Ingredients: 1 red delicious apples, unpeeled and chopped1 granny smith apples, unpeeled and chopped1...

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Southern Plantation Lima Beans
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Southern Plantation Lima Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb dried lima beans1/2 lb rind from a baked ham or 1/2...

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Rosemary Peas and Summer Squash
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Rosemary Peas and Summer Squash

Ingredients: 1 medium summer squash1 medium zucchini1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1/4 lb...

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AmericanAppetizersSouthern u.s.

Sausage Onion Squares

Ingredients: 1 lb mild bulk pork sausage1 large onions, chopped2 cups biscuit mix3/4 cup...

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Vidalia Onions for the Grill
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Vidalia Onions for the Grill

Ingredients: 2 medium vidalia onions4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine1 garlic cloves, chopped1...

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Kentucky Hot Brown
Lunch/snacksSandwichesSouthern u.s.

Kentucky Hot Brown

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups milk1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1...

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Colorful Southern Salad
AmericanSaladsSouthern u.s.

Colorful Southern Salad

Ingredients: 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn1/4 cup radishes, sliced thinly1/3 cup mandarin orange...

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Ambrosia
AmericanDessertSouthern u.s.

Ambrosia

Ingredients: 1 (30 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans mandarin oranges,...

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Brer Rabbit Molasses Sticky Buns(Copycat)
BreadsDessertSouthern u.s.

Brer Rabbit Molasses Sticky Buns(Copycat)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecans, chopped ( or walnuts)1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/4 cup...

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Lobster Thermidor
Main dishSeafoodSouthern u.s.

Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter ( no substitutions)1 cup sauterne white wine2...

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Baked Beans Southern Style
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Baked Beans Southern Style

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans van camps pork and beans1 large onions, diced3 tablespoons...

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Boston Iced Tea
AmericanBeveragesSouthern u.s.

Boston Iced Tea

Ingredients: 1 gallon water1 cup white sugar15 small tea bags1 (12 fluid ounce) cans...

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Savannah Cabbage Bake
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Savannah Cabbage Bake

Ingredients: 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage1/4 cup finely diced onions1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Southern Battered Eggplant (Aubergine)
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Battered Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 dash fresh ground pepper2/3 cup non-dairy coffee creamer...

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Mom's Chicken Enchiladas
Southern u.s.Southwestern u.s.Tex Mex

Mom’s Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, deboned1/2 cup butter1 onions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans ro-tel chilies1...

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Kelly's Fried Oysters
AppetizersSeafoodSouthern u.s.

Kelly’s Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers select raw oysters1 beaten eggs1 cup finely crushed Chicken...

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Best Cornbread Ever
BreadsQuick breadsSouthern u.s.

Best Cornbread Ever

Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix4 eggs, beaten3/4 cup butter, melted1 (12 ounce)...

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BeefMeatSouthern u.s.

Smothered Round Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks ( London broil, chuck, or round roasts may also...

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Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 medium unpeeled firm green tomatoessaltpepper1/4-1/3 cup milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 beaten eggs3/4...

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Skillet Beans 'n Weiners
Main dishSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Skillet Beans ‘n Weiners

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans ( drained)1/3 cup chopped sweet onions4...

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Southern Spiced Tea
AmericanBeveragesSouthern u.s.

Southern Spiced Tea

Ingredients: 8 cups boiling water5 tablespoons tea leaves ( 5-8 tea bags)1 lemons, juice...

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Southern Fried Okra

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, cut into pieces ( don’t use the top of...

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Madeline’s Favorite Corn

Ingredients: 12 cups frozen corn ( or fresh cut off the cob if you...

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Cherry and Cream Parfaits
DessertFruitSouthern u.s.

Cherry and Cream Parfaits

Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 dash salt1 cup sour...

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Elvis' Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Elvis’ Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked until tender4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/2...

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Country Cabbage
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Country Cabbage

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1 cup green peppers, chopped5...

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Buttered Spinach
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Buttered Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperlemon juice or vinegar,...

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Tomato cucumber salad
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Tomato cucumber salad

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers3/4 cup sliced green pepperssliced red onions...

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Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Best Ever Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages dried black-eyed peas6 cups water1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves...

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Bar B Que Sauce
Condimentsetc.Sauces

Bar B Que Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup prepared mustard1 cup white vinegar or 1 cup apple cider vinegar1...

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Best Ever Hush Puppies
AmericanNorth americanSouthern u.s.

Best Ever Hush Puppies

Ingredients: 1 can cream-style corn 2 2/3 cups self-rising cornmeal 1/3 can beer (...

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Southern Fried Corn
CornSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Fried Corn

Ingredients: 6 medium fresh ears of corn2 slices bacon1 medium yellow onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Granny's Fried Corn
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Granny’s Fried Corn

Ingredients: 6 -8 ears sweet corn ( frozen may be substituted)2 large green bell...

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My Secret Ingredient Coleslaw
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

My Secret Ingredient Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 small heads of cabbage2 -3 carrots1 medium onions1 golden delicious apples (...

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Momma Dips Creamed Peas With Pearl Onions
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Momma Dips Creamed Peas With Pearl Onions

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen baby green peas1 (12 ounce) jars cooked white...

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Root Beer Baked Beans
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Root Beer Baked Beans

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1 small yellow onions, diced2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans,...

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