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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Adam’s Cabbage

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malibu Rum (Or 99 Bananas) Cake
CakesDessertSouthern u.s.

Malibu Rum (Or 99 Bananas) Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix ( the measurements are for a DUNCAN...

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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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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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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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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Vegan Gravy

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

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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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Texas Picnic Coleslaw
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Texas Picnic Coleslaw

Ingredients: 6 cups Miracle Whip1/3 cup horseradish1 tablespoon dill1 tablespoon black pepper ( finely...

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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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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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Green Beans Lyonnaise
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Green Beans Lyonnaise

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced1/4 cup minced onions1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1...

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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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Beet Greens with Beets

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Parmesan Beans And Peppers

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

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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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White Chocolate Mocha
BeveragesChocolateSouthern u.s.

White Chocolate Mocha

Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole milk6 tablespoons white chocolate chipscoffeewhipped cream Directions: Add milk and...

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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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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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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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Napa Salad
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Napa Salad

Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbage, cut up1 package ramen noodles, sauteed in butter1/2 cup...

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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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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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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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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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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 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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Al's Pancakes
BreakfastPancakes and wafflesSouthern u.s.

Al’s Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons baking powder2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cooking oil1 dash vanilla1 dash salt1...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BeefMeatSouthern u.s.

Smothered Round Steak

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

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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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