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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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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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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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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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Green Peas With Peanut Butter Williamsburg
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Green Peas With Peanut Butter Williamsburg

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, liquid reserved1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon peanut butter1...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BreakfastChocolateSouthern u.s.

Chocolate Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar2...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sausage Dressing
AmericanSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Sausage Dressing

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage1 large white onions, diced5 celery ribs, diced5 cups cornbread3 cups...

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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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Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
BreadsQuick breadsSouthern u.s.

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten2...

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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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BeefMeatSouthern u.s.

Smothered Round Steak

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Granny's Fried Green Tomatoes
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Granny’s Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning3/4 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons...

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New Orleans Beignets
BreadsBreakfastSouthern u.s.

New Orleans Beignets

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 pinch salt1 cup hot water1 cup sifted flour4 eggspowdered sugar...

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Fried Green Tomatoes IIi
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Fried Green Tomatoes IIi

Ingredients: 8 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon...

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Hush Puppies V
BreadsSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Hush Puppies V

Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal cayenne pepper, Ground 1 cup plain flour 2 eggs, beaten...

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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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Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea
AmericanBeveragesSouthern u.s.

Mom’s Best Sweet Iced Tea

Ingredients: 1 lipton iced tea brew family-size tea bags1 cup sugarwater Directions: Fill the...

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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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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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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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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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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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Hush Puppies VI
AmericanSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Hush Puppies VI

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar...

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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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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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Adam’s Cabbage

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Garlic Grits
BreakfastSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Garlic Grits

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic2 teaspoons lite olive oil ( or virgin)1 pinch salt1/2 teaspoon...

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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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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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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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