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
Southern US
Southern cooking has a flavor all its own and you'll love these recipes for Texas chili, dirty rice, grits, and Alabama barbecue sauce
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Louisiana Gumbo
Texas Wiener Sauce
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
Alligator Gumbo
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
North Carolina's Favorite Sweet Potato Pie
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
Dirty Rice Casserole
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
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Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket
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
Texas Cinnamon Coffee
A nice way to have flavored coffee without adding a lot of calories. Coffee grounds are brewed with cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Time: under 30 minutes
Almost Kentucky Fried Chicken
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
Cajun-Style Fish Gumbo
A rich gumbo made with salmon, tilapia, a mix of seafood, okra, and tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken
Chicken legs are slow cooked in a spiced, smoky barbecue sauce. You can use other chicken pieces as well, just adjust the cooking time as needed if using white...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits
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
Texas Enchiladas
Get your taste buds two-stepping with these Texas enchiladas. Loaded with chili gravy, ground beef, and cheese, they're a meal worthy of any Texas-sized appetite.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Old Fashioned Baked Chicken
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
Alabama Cornbread
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
Slow Cooker Bayou Gumbo
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
Slow Cooker Texas Baked Beans
These Texas-style baked beans have triple the meaty flavor by slow cooking bacon, ham, and smoked pork in a rich tomato-ey sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat House Of Blues' File Chicken Gumbo
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
South Texas Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Gravy
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
Old Fashioned Southern Chicken 'n Dumplings
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
Slow Cooker Spicy Cajun Gumbo
There's just no substitute for good gumbo! Chicken, shrimp and sausage come together with onions and bell pepper that provide classic Cajun veggie flavors.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Stovetop Black-Eyed Peas
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
Kentucky Corn
When it comes to corn, Kentucky knows what's up. This delectable dish is the perfect mix of savory and sweet. The combo of cornbread mix, corn, and sour cream are undeniably delicious.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Big Bob Gibson's Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Say goodbye to ordinary barbecue sauces and hello to something extraordinary. Big Bob Gibson's Alabama white BBQ sauce brings a creamy richness that's perfect...
Time: under 30 minutes
North Carolina Barbecue Sauce
North Carolina BBQ starts off with a heavy dose of tangy cider vinegar. Throw in some brown sugar and ketchup and we've got ourselves a sauce perfect for pork sandwiches...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Popeye's Cajun Rice
A deliciously simply one pot Cajun creation. Thanks to the ground beef it's super satisfying, while Creole seasoning along with diced peppers and onions give it that comfort...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.
Ranking #1 in nearly every "favorite cookie" poll, the chocolate chip cookie is pretty much the go-to cookie of choice for both kids and grownups alike.