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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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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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SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Ham-Cole Slaw Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 cup diced cooked ham...

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Cabbage Jambayala
Main dishOne Dish mealSouthern u.s.

Cabbage Jambayala

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 lb smoked sausage 1 onions, chopped 3 celery...

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Luscious Almond Mocha
BeveragesChocolateSouthern u.s.

Luscious Almond Mocha

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hershey’s dark cocoa1/2 cup cuban coffee or 1/2 cup instant coffee...

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Basil Bean Salad
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Basil Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed3 green onions, sliced2/3 cup minced fresh basil2...

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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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Grilled Cabbage
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Grilled Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 -2 head cabbageonion powderseason saltWorcestershire saucehot pepper sauce Directions: chop up cabbage...

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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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Fried Green Tomatoes II
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Fried Green Tomatoes II

Ingredients: 1 medium green tomatoes ( per person)saltpepperwhite cornmealbacon drippings Directions: Slice tomatoes about...

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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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Southern Scalloped Potatoes
PotatoesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 -5 large idaho potatoes, peeled3 large onions, sliced4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup flour2...

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Yellow Squash Dressing
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Yellow Squash Dressing

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) packages Mexican cornbread mix2 lbs yellow squash, sliced2 cups water1/2...

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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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Country Green Beans
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Country Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup cooked ham, chopped1/4...

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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Favorite Family Corn

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

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Parmesan Beans And Peppers

Ingredients: 1 large red peppers, chopped1 small green peppers, chopped1/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves...

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Southern Peas and Ham
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Southern Peas and Ham

Ingredients: 3 cups shelled fresh purple-hull peas2 cups water1/3 cup cubed lean ham1/2 cup...

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Hot-Water Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Hot-Water Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups white cornmeal1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1/4 cup...

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Southern Pride Sweet Cornbread
BreadsEggs/dairySouthern u.s.

Southern Pride Sweet Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar1/4 cup honey2 eggs1/2 cup butter ( softened)1 cup milk1...

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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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Orange Balls
DessertFruitSouthern u.s.

Orange Balls

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes vanilla wafers, crushed1 box XXXX confectioners’ sugar1 (10 ounce)...

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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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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Harvard Beets

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch3 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons vinegar2/3 cup water1 teaspoon butter2...

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Virginia Peanut Soup
AmericanSoups & stewsSouthern u.s.

Virginia Peanut Soup

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 (10...

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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Fried Okra

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

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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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Annes Fruit Punch
BeveragesPunch beverageSouthern u.s.

Annes Fruit Punch

Ingredients: 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail4 cups pineapple juice1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon almond extract2...

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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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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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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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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Beet Greens with Beets

Ingredients: 10 ounces washed beet greens1 tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh...

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Sweet Potato Phyllo Wraps
DessertFruitSouthern u.s.

Sweet Potato Phyllo Wraps

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes3/4 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 sheets frozen phyllo...

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Mom's Dumplings
GrainsPastarice and grains

Mom’s Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1 tablespoon shortening2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk...

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AmericanDessertSouthern u.s.

Oh so Yummy Chocolate Gooey Layered Dessert

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/4 cup margarine, melted1 cup chopped nuts8 ounces cream cheese1 cup...

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Creamy Carolina Coleslaw
SaladsSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Creamy Carolina Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons fresh...

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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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Rustic Oatmeal Cornbread
BreadsQuick breadsSouthern u.s.

Rustic Oatmeal Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup oatmeal ( not instant)2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon...

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DessertEggs/dairySouthern u.s.

Baked Custard Cups

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 dash nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups...

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Low Country Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Low Country Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick2 medium yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch...

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French Toast Topping
BreakfastEggs/dairySouthern u.s.

French Toast Topping

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons light sour...

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Southern Style Sweet Iced Tea
AmericanBeveragesSouthern u.s.

Southern Style Sweet Iced Tea

Ingredients: 3 lipton family-size tea bags1 3/4 cups granulated sugar8 cups boiling water Directions:...

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Southern Country Cornbread
BreadsSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Southern Country Cornbread

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons shortening ( I use crisco butter flavor, or bacon drippings are...

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Golden Eggplant (Aubergine) Rounds
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Golden Eggplant (Aubergine) Rounds

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch slices1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan...

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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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Windsor Court Salad
AmericanSaladsSouthern u.s.

Windsor Court Salad

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce2 bunches watercress2 hard-boiled eggs ( whites and yolks separated)6...

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Fire and Ice Tomatoes
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Fire and Ice Tomatoes

Ingredients: 6 medium tomatoes, quartered and peeled1 medium onions, sliced1 medium green peppers, cut...

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Kentucky Hot Browns
AmericanNorth americanSouthern u.s.

Kentucky Hot Browns

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups milk1 egg yolks, beaten1/2 cup cheddar...

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Simple Remoulade Sauce
Condimentsetc.Sauces

Simple Remoulade Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons lemon juice3 teaspoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons brown mustard2 tablespoons...

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Real Southern Style Green Beans
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Real Southern Style Green Beans

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans green beans ( undrained)3 -4 slices bacon1/2 onions, sliced4...

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Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Salad
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1/2 lb cooked ham, diced3...

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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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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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Down Home Banana Bread Pudding
AmericanDessertSouthern u.s.

Down Home Banana Bread Pudding

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 cup milk1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla...

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Aunt Bernice's Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Aunt Bernice’s Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons sugar1 eggs2 teaspoons baking...

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Bacon, Butter Beans,and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 small green peppers, chopped3 garlic cloves,...

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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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Texas Caviar
AppetizersSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Texas Caviar

Ingredients: 3 cups black-eyed peas, pre-cooked or 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained1...

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Brandied Yams
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Brandied Yams

Ingredients: 5 large yams (about 4 1/2 lbs.) or 5 large sweet potatoes (...

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Memphis Style Coleslaw
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Memphis Style Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage, shredded2 carrots, peeled and grated1 green bell peppers,...

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DessertLunch/snacksSouthern u.s.

Summer Dessert

Ingredients: 3/4-1 1/2 cup margarine1 1/2 cups flour1 cup pecans, chopped8 ounces cream cheese1...

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