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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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Bean and Frito Salad
BeansSaladsSouthern u.s.

Bean and Frito Salad

Ingredients: 1 head lettuce, torn in small pieces1 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans,...

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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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The Best Southern Green Beans
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

The Best Southern Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans green...

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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, dehydrated1 cup ketchup1/4 cup sweet peppers, dehydrated2 tablespoons louisiana hot...

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Scalloped Eggs and Bacon
BreakfastEggs/dairySouthern u.s.

Scalloped Eggs and Bacon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1...

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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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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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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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Almond Celery
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Almond Celery

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds1 bunch celery,...

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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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Cookies and browniesDessertSouthern u.s.

Vanilla Cookies

Ingredients: 1 box vanilla wafer cookies8 ounces cream cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons lemon...

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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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Shredded Sweet Potato Pudding
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Shredded Sweet Potato Pudding

Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly1 cup...

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Santa Fe Chicken and Dressing
Main dishOne Dish mealSouthern u.s.

Santa Fe Chicken and Dressing

Ingredients: 3 cups cornbread stuffing mix2 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans...

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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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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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Bologna Burgers Ala Wanda
Lunch/snacksSandwichesSouthern u.s.

Bologna Burgers Ala Wanda

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages oscar meyer bologna1 (15 ounce) cans hormel chili4 hamburger...

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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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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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Fried Dill Pickles
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients: 1 pint dill pickles, sliced and undrained1 large eggs, beaten1 tablespoon all-purpose flour,...

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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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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Vegan Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil6 cloves garlic, minced3 slices yellow onions, chopped1/2 cup all-purpose...

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Okra Patties
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Okra Patties

Ingredients: 1 lb okra, chopped fine1/2 cup onions, chopped fine1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2...

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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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Southern Coleslaw
AmericanSaladsSouthern u.s.

Southern Coleslaw

Ingredients: 8 ounces coleslaw dressing ( I like Marzetti’s)1/4 cup pickle juice1/2 teaspoon celery...

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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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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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Texas Green Fried Tomatoes
AmericanNorth americanSouthern u.s.

Texas Green Fried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal2 eggs ( beaten with salt&pepper)1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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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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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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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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Southern Green Beans
AmericanBeansSouthern u.s.

Southern Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 cups green beans, fresh or fresh frozen3 slices bacon, chopped1/2 cup chopped...

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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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Piney Woods Hush Puppies
BreadsSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Piney Woods Hush Puppies

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2...

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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Adam’s Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 heads cabbage5 slices thick rind on baconsalt and pepper3 cups water Directions:...

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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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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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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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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Lisa’s Tartar Sauce

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

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Hush Puppies II
AmericanSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Hush Puppies II

Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising cornmeal 1/2 cup self rising flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon...

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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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Pig Pickin' Cake
CakesDessertSouthern u.s.

Pig Pickin’ Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes yellow cake mix ( or your favorite recipe)3 eggs...

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Pea Picker Salad
AmericanSaladsSouthern u.s.

Pea Picker Salad

Ingredients: 1 package plain Doritos, crushed don’t use big bag1 bunch green onions, chopped,to...

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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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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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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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BeansSaladsSouthern u.s.

Bean And Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed2 small fresh tomatoes,...

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Cowboy Beans and Sausage Skillet
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Cowboy Beans and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage, roll type, any flavor1/2 cup sweet onions, finely chopped2...

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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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Easy Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Main dishSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Easy Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs1/8-1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese1 (26 ounce)...

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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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Maple Pralines
CandyDessertSouthern u.s.

Maple Pralines

Ingredients: 2 cups sugar2/3 cup milk1 cup maple syrup2 cups pecans ( I often...

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Garden Vegetable Combo

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

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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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CakesDessertSouthern u.s.

Depression Fudge Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1 cup buttermilk1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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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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Green Peas and Dumplings
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Green Peas and Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh green peas ( frozen is fine)3 cups water2 teaspoons salt1...

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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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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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Parmesan Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Parmesan Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cornmeal1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese1/2 cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4...

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