Southern US

The golden roux with diced veggies can accommodate all sorts of meats, from chicken to chorizo to shrimp in this classic gumbo. Pour it all over rice for some real down-home comfort...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, rice, frozen okra, chicken breasts, water, onion, green bell pepper, butter, tomatoes, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Texans take their hot dogs seriously, and that's why they have their own sauce recipe. This sauce is perfect for any hot dog lover who wants to add a bit of Texas flavor to their...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Ready to cook something that's sure to be a conversation starter? This Texas Armadillo recipe brings a fun twist to dinner that your friends won't stop talking about.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

If you thought regular gumbo was as New Orleans as it gets, you're in for a surprise. Alligator meat in a savory gumbo made with celery, bell pepper, and okra is a notch up on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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An oven-baked twist on the Cajun staple of dirty rice. It uses ground beef and sausage in lieu of chopped livers and bakes it all casserole-style in a rich cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

North Carolina is serious about their sweet potato pie. It takes a sprinkling of cinnamon and the addition of vanilla pudding mix to make the perfect pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

No need for 11 herbs and spices with this easy-to-copy version of KFC's sought after secret recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A rich gumbo made with salmon, tilapia, a mix of seafood, okra, and tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This Texas-style bread uses a potato starter that can be used over and over. The bread has a light flavor to it, not too sweet and not too sour.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

These rich and cheesy grits are made extra creamy by being slowly simmered in half and half with cream cheese stirred in.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Sausage, shrimp, okra and rice provide all the great flavors of a classic Louisiana style gumbo in this recipe but with the ease of the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Josh walks you through browning the chicken, making the roux, and everything else you need to make a pretty spectacular Cajun stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Turn your kitchen into the House of Blues with this gumbo recipe. It's a soulful mix of simmereed chicken, sausage, and veggies. Just when you thought your...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A slathering of mustard on the fish adds zip to the crispy coating when deep-fried. Best with catfish but works well with other fish too.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Did you know that black-eyed peas aren't peas at all? They are delicious, though - especially when spiced well and slow cooked on the stovetop with bacon, onion, and olive oil....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Tender dumplings are simmered with bites of chicken in a rich chicken stock to make the ultimate in Southern comfort food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Nothing says Texas food like brisket. A dry rub blend gives the beef just a sensational outer crust with just the right balance of sweet and spicy.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, chicken breast halves, onion, celery, frozen sweet corn, frozen butter beans, whole tomatoes, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mild cheddar cheese, olive oil, chili powder, water, flour, cumin, ground oregano, garlic powder, garlic salt, grated mild cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with beef cutlets, egg, milk, flour, vegetable shortening, salt, black pepper, paprika, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Craving some Southern comfort? This Alabama Cornbread is easy to whip up in just 25 minutes! Made with cornmeal and buttermilk, it's the perfect sidekick to your favorite BBQ.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A beautiful one-pot chicken dinner. Chicken cooked in bacon grease along with potatoes, carrots, and onions fills this sensational skillet all the way up.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with celery, garlic, andouille sausage, chicken broth, Cajun spice, dried thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, frozen sliced okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with flour, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, pineapple, butter, sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes