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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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recipe for texas chow-chow

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

recipe for south texas breakfast

South Texas Breakfast

South Texas knows its way around a breakfast taco. Corn tortillas are loaded up with cheese, chorizo, egg, and any other toppings that will start your day off right.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas corn 'n' black bean salsa

Texas Corn 'n' Black Bean Salsa

Delicious salsa with black beans for something a little more substantial than your typical dip. With a bite from jalapeno, this chunky salsa is great on tortilla chips...


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for super texas chili

Super Texas Chili

Made with garlic, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chili, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for original florida key lime pie

Original Florida Key Lime Pie

Made with egg whites, egg yolks, graham cracker crumbs, margarine, sugar, Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for arkansas fried green tomatoes

Arkansas Fried Green Tomatoes

Green tomatoes are ideal for frying. Firm enough that they don't fall apart, and these cornmeal-breaded bites are perfect for dipping in ranch or spicy mayo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maryland-style crab cakes

Maryland-Style Crab Cakes

If you've never been up to New England to experience true crab cakes, add it to the bucket list. Until then, this recipe for crispy, Maryland-style cakes should tide you over.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken and rice gumbo soup

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup

Hot, spicy gumbo and rice is a dish that everybody should learn. Packed with sausage, chicken, and okra, a bowl of this gumbo is as filling as it gets.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for big bob gibson's alabama white bbq sauce

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

recipe for texas-style beef sushi

Texas-Style Beef Sushi

A fun Texas-style twist to sushi! Thin roast beef is wrapped around cheesy rice and refried beans.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dr. pepper texas chocolate cake

Dr. Pepper Texas Chocolate Cake

Made with baking soda, Dr. Pepper, chocolate chips, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, shortening, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for texas steak rub

Texas Steak Rub

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

recipe for north carolina barbecue sauce

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

recipe for western south carolina-style barbecue sauce

Western South Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce

The battle of the BBQ between states is a big deal, and sauce is one of the most defining differences in styles. This South Carolina sauce works best with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas blue whistler burger

Texas Blue Whistler Burger

These giant 1 pound burgers are named after the Blue Whistler cannon that was used in several battles, including the Texas Revolution.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gene autry's texas chili

Gene Autry's Texas Chili

From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gumbolicious andouille and chicken stew

Gumbolicious Andouille and Chicken Stew

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


recipe for vegetarian okra gumbo

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

recipe for kentucky bourbon chocolate pecan pie

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

recipe for kentucky derby thoroughbred pie

Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Pie

Made with water, butter, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for texas hill country t-bones

Texas Hill Country T-Bones

A thick T-bone steak dressed up with sweet & spicy salsa is the embodiment of all that Tex-Mex should be. The cool salsa, bursting with flavor from papaya, cilantro, and...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom, ham, and cheddar stuffed burgers

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

recipe for bayou dirty rice

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


recipe for mississippi chili

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

recipe for mississippi mud cake with marshmallow creme

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

recipe for traditional maryland oyster stew

Traditional Maryland Oyster Stew

Made with seafood seasoning, salt and pepper, oysters, milk, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ralph and kakoo's gumbo

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

recipe for texas frito pie

Texas Frito Pie

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, jalapeno chilies, dried ancho peppers, condensed beef broth, water, white pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas red chili

Texas Red Chili

Made with vegetable oil, beef brisket, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, red cayenne pepper, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for louisiana fish creole

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

recipe for 4-star texas chili

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

recipe for sausage gravy for chicken fried steak

Sausage Gravy For Chicken Fried Steak

Made with hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bulk pork sausage, onion, all-purpose flour, milk, poultry seasoning, ground nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for louisiana-style smothered okra and chicken

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

recipe for duck and alligator gumbo

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

recipe for heart healthy texas chili

Heart Healthy Texas Chili

Made with ground turkey, cooked turkey, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes in puree, water, tomato paste, beef bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for texas hot chocolate mix

Texas Hot Chocolate Mix

Made with salt, ground allspice, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, flour, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mississippi old fashioned pecan pralines

Mississippi Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines

Made with pecans, vanilla extract, sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, water, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rabbit gumbo

Rabbit Gumbo

Made with lard, garlic, all-purpose flour, water, onions, hot sauce, green bell pepper, celery, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tennessee cornbread salad

Tennessee Cornbread Salad

Made with mayonnaise, buttermilk cornbread mix, bacon, tomatoes, green bell pepper, sweet pickles, onion, pickle brine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for georgian chicken salad with herbs

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

recipe for black bean gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage

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


recipe for baked texas toothpicks

Baked Texas Toothpicks

Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dillard house buttermilk gingerbread with lemon sauce

Dillard House Buttermilk Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

Made with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, buttermilk, cornstarch, salt, sugar, water, lemon rind

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kentucky pound cake

Kentucky Pound Cake

Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, pecans, self-rising flour, sugar, egg yolks, oil, egg whites, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken shrimp and sausage gumbo hazel

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

recipe for weight watchers texas tuna burgers

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

recipe for chili gumbo

Chili Gumbo

Made with onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for georgia peach barbecue sauce

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

recipe for easy beef and sausage dirty rice

Easy Beef And Sausage Dirty Rice

Made with salt and pepper, ground beef, beef sausage, dirty rice mix, water, tomatoes with green chile peppers, onion, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for african gumbo

African Gumbo

Made with water, flour, okra, chicken, peanut oil, onions, tomatoes, chicken bouillon, salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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