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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 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 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 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 tennessee whiskey balls

Tennessee Whiskey Balls

Made with whiskey, corn syrup, baking cocoa, chopped pecans, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for texas armadillo

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

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 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 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 copycat tennessee ernie ford's pea picking cake

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

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 texas hash casserole

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

recipe for louisiana shrimp and eggs gumbo

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

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 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 do nothing cake (texas tornado cake)

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

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 carolina shrimp and collard greens gumbo

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

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 texas-style lasagna

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


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 texas beef tips

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

recipe for old fashioned okra gumbo

Old Fashioned Okra Gumbo

Made with okra, oil, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, tomatoes, flour, tomato sauce, chicken

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for louisiana crab gumbo

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

recipe for texas snake bite cocktail

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

recipe for louisiana dirty rice

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


recipe for corky's memphis-style coleslaw

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

recipe for georgian omelette with walnuts and pomegranate

Georgian Omelette with Walnuts and Pomegranate

Made with pomegranate seeds, cinnamon, walnuts, eggs, water, salt, cayenne pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maryland blue crab salad on the half shell

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


recipe for louisiana candied yams

Louisiana Candied Yams

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

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 texas crabgrass

Texas Crabgrass

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, frozen spinach, crab meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 big bend texas-style chili

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

recipe for arkansas cake (oatmeal cake)

Arkansas Cake (Oatmeal Cake)

Made with brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mississippi cornbread salad

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

recipe for pork chops alabama

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

recipe for texas chili seasoning mix

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


recipe for texas firecrackers

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

recipe for slow cooker kielbasa and chicken gumbo

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

recipe for mississippi mud bars

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


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 quick kielbasa gumbo

Quick Kielbasa Gumbo

Made with kielbasa, onion, creole seasonings, tomatoes with chilies, water, frozen gumbo vegetables

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 stuffed chicken with louisiana crawfish sauce

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

recipe for virginia brunswick stew

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

recipe for antoine's creole gumbo

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


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 louisiana sweet potato pie with chocolate crumb crust

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

recipe for texas chuck wagon chili

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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