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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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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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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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Southern Pea Salad
SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Southern Pea Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups shredded lettuce2 cups small early june peas1 medium red onions3 hard-boiled...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tappin' Black-Eyed Pea Salad
AmericanBeansSouthern u.s.

Tappin’ Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons honey1 (16 ounce)...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vegetarian Brunswick Stew
Soups & stewsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Vegetarian Brunswick Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces vegetarian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 yellow...

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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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Microwave Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Microwave Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup canola...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AmericanCondimentsetc.

Vegan Gravy

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

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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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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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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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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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Molasses Bread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Molasses Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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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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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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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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Parmesan Beans And Peppers

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SaladsSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Strip Salad

Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and cut into strips1 cup frozen peas1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4...

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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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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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AmericanBeveragesSouthern u.s.

Relaxing in Front of the Fire

Ingredients: 1/2 ounce cinnamon schnapps2 ounces Kahlua5 ounces hot coffee ( enough coffee to...

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Madeline’s Favorite Corn

Ingredients: 12 cups frozen corn ( or fresh cut off the cob if you...

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