The mix of brown sugar and chili powder in this rub gives a craveable sweet heat to steak, and only takes a few minutes to throw together.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Texas Steak Rub
Vegetarian Okra Gumbo
Okra, tomato, and green pepper with veggie broth and white rice makes a healthy and satisfying meal and even better leftovers.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
As if pecan pie wasn't decadent enough, this recipe adds in chocolate and bourbon to the mix. The pie is very rich so make sure to cut the slices thin.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mushroom, Ham, And Cheddar Stuffed Burgers
Stuffed burgers are better burgers. A cheesy interior with onion, mushroom, and ham turns these patties into an explosively flavorful grill-out option.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tennessee Whiskey Balls
Made with whiskey, corn syrup, baking cocoa, chopped pecans, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
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Texas Armadillo
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
Mississippi Mud Cake With Marshmallow Creme
Made with sugar, eggs, self-rising flour, baking cocoa, pecans, marshmallow creme, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ralph And Kakoo's Gumbo
Made with garlic, tomato sauce, black pepper, water, green onions, oysters, all-purpose flour, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mississippi Chili
Made with salt and pepper, kidney beans, tomato juice, onions, celery, garlic, oil, ground beef, chili powder, ground cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Tennessee Ernie Ford's Pea Picking Cake
Yellow or white cake is baked with the addition of mandarin oranges and then frosted with a frosting made from crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and vanilla...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Bean Gumbo With Chicken and Andouille Sausage
Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, onion, scallions, garlic, chicken breasts, Andouille sausage...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Texas Hash Casserole
Made with black pepper, salt, tomatoes, chili powder, ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, rice, water
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo
Made with water, celery, green onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, bay leaf, dried thyme, shrimp, hard-cooked eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
4-Star Texas Chili
Made with white rice, black beans, beef stew meat, pork stew meat, onion, Italian salad dressing, beef broth, salsa, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Louisiana-Style Smothered Okra and Chicken
Made with tomato sauce, chicken, seasoned salt, pepper, yellow onion, bell pepper, garlic, garlic sausage, okra
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Do Nothing Cake (Texas Tornado Cake)
Made with flour, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, pineapple, butter, sugar, evaporated milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bayou Dirty Rice
Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, cumin, ground oregano, rice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carolina Shrimp And Collard Greens Gumbo
Made with frozen cut okra, onions, green bell pepper, celery, whole tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, Creole seasoning, Tabasco, salt and black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Hazel
Made with dry mustard, cumin, onion powder, whole chicken, vegetable oil, andouille sausage, all-purpose flour, onions, green bell peppers
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas-Style Lasagna
Made with Monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, eggs, ground beef, seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped green chilies, cottage cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Weight Watchers Texas Tuna Burgers
Made with chili powder, canned crushed tomatoes, canned tuna, dry milk powder, saltine crackers, onion, green chile peppers, egg, vegetable oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Beef Tips
Made with dry brown gravy mix, cubed stew beef or chuck roast, vegetable oil, onion, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Old Fashioned Okra Gumbo
Made with okra, oil, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, tomatoes, flour, tomato sauce, chicken
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Louisiana Crab Gumbo
Made with celery, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, fresh okra, tomato juice, bay leaf, red pepper, creole seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Snake Bite Cocktail
This fiery tequila shot is sure to heat up any party. The cold beer chaser helps to cool things down.
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Dirty Rice
Made with chicken livers, ground pork, ground beef, oil, onion, garlic, celery, green onions, parsley, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Corky's Memphis-Style Coleslaw
Made with salt, celery seeds, cider vinegar, cabbage, carrots, green bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar
Time: 2-5 hours
Georgian Omelette with Walnuts and Pomegranate
Made with pomegranate seeds, cinnamon, walnuts, eggs, water, salt, cayenne pepper, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Maryland Blue Crab Salad on the Half Shell
Made with plain nonfat yogurt, sour cream, fresh parsley, fresh chives, Old Bay seasoning, hot pepper sauce, capers, whipping cream, chili sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Candied Yams
Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Duck And Alligator Gumbo
Made with red bell peppers, green bell peppers, crab boil, celery, bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper, tomato paste, duckling, duck stock
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Crabgrass
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, frozen spinach, crab meat
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Fish Creole
Made with tomatoes, fish fillets, soy sauce, onion, celery, garlic, red cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, frozen cut okra or green peas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Big Bend Texas-Style Chili
Made with black pepper, chili powder, Roma tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, beer, cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Arkansas Cake (Oatmeal Cake)
Made with brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, butter or margarine
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mississippi Cornbread Salad
Made with cornbread muffin mix, Ranch-style salad dressing mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, pinto beans, cheddar...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Chops Alabama
Made with salt and pepper, thyme, pork center loin chops, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Chili Seasoning Mix
Made with beef bouillon cube, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cornmeal, instant minced onion, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, dried oregano
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Firecrackers
Made with chives, pepperoncini salad peppers, non-stick cooking spray, Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, phyllo pastry, chicken breast half
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Chicken Gumbo
Made with vegetable oil, water, andouille or kielbasa sausage, cooked chicken, fresh okra, onion, frozen okra, green bell pepper, celery
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mississippi Mud Bars
Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, flaked coconut, marshmallow creme, unsalted butter, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Chow-Chow
Made with allspice, cinnamon, vinegar, sugar, green tomatoes, cabbage, green and red bell pepper, onions, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Quick Kielbasa Gumbo
Made with kielbasa, onion, creole seasonings, tomatoes with chilies, water, frozen gumbo vegetables
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Georgian Chicken Salad With Herbs
Made with fresh dill, whole chicken, walnuts, ground coriander, powdered cardamom, garlic, salt, red wine vinegar, green onions, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Chicken With Louisiana Crawfish Sauce
Made with green onions, crawfish, crab meat, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cayenne pepper, garlic...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Virginia Brunswick Stew
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
Antoine's Creole Gumbo
Made with butter, green onions, okra, white onions, shrimp, oysters, tomato, tomato juice, fish stock, crabs
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Georgia Peach Barbecue Sauce
Made with brown sugar, white vinegar, onion salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, ground cloves, mace, peach preserves
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Louisiana Sweet Potato Pie With Chocolate Crumb Crust
Made with vanilla extract, salt, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground mace, ground ginger, chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Chuck Wagon Chili
Made with Masa Harina or cornmeal, water, cayenne, beef chuck roast, chili powder, ground oregano, garlic, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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