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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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Quick Pralines
CandyDessertSouthern u.s.

Quick Pralines

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1 cup light brown sugar1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon...

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Sweet Onion Pie
OnionsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Sweet Onion Pie

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) packages Ritz crackers (crushed) or 1 (4 ounce) packages townhouse...

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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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Fried Okra With Crispy Parmesan Coating
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Fried Okra With Crispy Parmesan Coating

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fresh okra ( slices are about 1/4-inch thick)1 eggs1/2 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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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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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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Ambrosia
AmericanDessertSouthern u.s.

Ambrosia

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

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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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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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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce

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

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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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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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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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Real Southern Cornbread
BreadsQuick breadsSouthern u.s.

Real Southern Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal ( fresh, and preferably stone-ground)1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1...

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Sherby's Cornmeal Fried Okra
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Sherby’s Cornmeal Fried Okra

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, sliced ( it needs to be fresh for best...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Steak Marinade
Condimentsetc.Marinades and rubs

Steak Marinade, Quick and Easy

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons minced garlic, from jar is...

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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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Yes
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Yes,it’s Another Coleslaw Recipe

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags coleslaw mix1 tablespoon lemon juice3/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon ground...

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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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BeefMeatSouthern u.s.

Smothered Round Steak

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

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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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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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Healthy Banana Bread
BreadsFruitSouthern u.s.

Healthy Banana Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain flour1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2...

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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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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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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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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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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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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Bacon, Butter Beans,and Tomatoes

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

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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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MeatPorkSouthern u.s.

Southern Homestyle Sausage Gravy

Ingredients: 1/4 lb favorite breakfast sausage ( about 3 slices)3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt...

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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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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Parmesan Beans And Peppers

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

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Daddy's Doggin' Southern Cabbage
Main dishSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Daddy’s Doggin’ Southern Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage4 -6 tablespoons bacon grease or 4 -6 tablespoons margarine or...

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AmericanNorth americanSouthern u.s.

Candy Coated Pecans

Ingredients: 1/2-1 cup margarine or 1/2-1 cup salted butter or 1/2-1 cup unsalted butter1...

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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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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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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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Kansas City Cornbread
BreadsQuick breadsSouthern u.s.

Kansas City Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix1 (9 ounce) boxes jiffy yellow...

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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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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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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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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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BeefMeatSouthern u.s.

Southern Barbecued Beef Tips

Ingredients: 1 onions ( chopped)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon...

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SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Fire ‘n Ice Salad

Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths1 medium green peppers, julienned1 small jalapenos, minced1...

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microwave grits
GrainsPastarice and grains

microwave grits

Ingredients: 5 cups water1 cup grits1/2 teaspoon kosher saltbuttercheddar cheese, etc Directions: place all...

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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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