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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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recipe for smoked sausage and okra dirty rice

Smoked Sausage And Okra Dirty Rice

Made with garlic, red bell pepper, water, white rice, salt, vegetable oil, pork sausage links, okra, onions, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas-style peach cobbler

Texas-Style Peach Cobbler

Made with sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, milk, peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kentucky fried apple pies

Kentucky Fried Apple Pies

Made with sugar, dried apples, flour, salt, baking powder, butter, egg, milk, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mississippi mist strawberry pie

Mississippi Mist Strawberry Pie

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, whipping cream, chocolate graham cracker crumbs, margarine, strawberries, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, creme de...


Time:   over 5 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

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recipe for copycat bojangles' cajun rice

Copycat Bojangles' Cajun Rice

Made with chicken broth, long grain white rice, chicken gizzards, butter, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for seafood gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

Made with green onions, celery, garlic, tomatoes in juice, bay leaf, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, red pepper, water

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas ribeye

Texas Ribeye

Made with boneless beef ribeye steaks, steak sauce, garlic, cumin, ground red cayenne pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken maryland

Chicken Maryland

Made with black pepper, eggs, milk, dry breadcrumbs, bananas, tomatoes, bacon, corn, pineapple rings

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheryl's kentucky spoon bread

Cheryl's Kentucky Spoon Bread

Made with sugar, sour cream, Jiffy Corn Bread, butter, eggs, creamed corn

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 kentucky coleslaw

Kentucky Coleslaw

Made with celery seed, Tabasco sauce, coleslaw mix, milk, sugar, mayonnaise, sour cream, Miracle Whip salad dressing


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for louisiana fried chicken with pepper sauce

Louisiana Fried Chicken With Pepper Sauce

Made with cornmeal, salt, celery salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, vegetable oil, butter, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fat fish blue's chicken sausage gumbo

Fat Fish Blue's Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Made with salt, onions, celery, sweet green pepper, garlic, chicken stock, beer, Andouille or other smoked sausage, cayenne pepper, gumbo file powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shrimp and fish gumbo

Shrimp And Fish Gumbo

Made with water, shrimp, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chicken or fish bouillon granules, stewed tomatoes, frozen okra, dried thyme, dried savory

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for poor man's gumbo

Poor Man's Gumbo

Made with white corn, lima beans or butterbeans, mild fish, dill weed, parsley, shrimp, gumbo file

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for texas trash party mix

Texas Trash Party Mix

Made with nuts, butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, shoestring potatoes, pretzel sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 barbecued brisket sandwiches on texas toast

Barbecued Brisket Sandwiches On Texas Toast

Made with ancho chile powder, sweet paprika, cumin, dry mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, beef brisket, wood chips

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for swedish meatballs, texas style

Swedish Meatballs, Texas Style

Made with ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, onion, ginger, sage, salt and pepper, bacon drippings or vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas spaghetti

Texas Spaghetti

Made with spaghetti pasta, ground beef, garlic, tomatoes, tomatoes & peppers, sliced mushrooms, green olives, ripe olives, onion, American cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for georgia pecan pan bread

Georgia Pecan Pan Bread

Made with pecans, self rising flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, oil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker seafood and andouille sausage gumbo

Slow Cooker Seafood And Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Made with frozen okra, onion, green bell peppers, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, white pepper, tomatoes, fish stock or water

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mississippi breakfast bake

Mississippi Breakfast Bake

Made with bacon or sausage, eggs, frozen hash brown potatoes, milk, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lamb creole gumbo with okra and black-eyed peas

Lamb Creole Gumbo With Okra And Black-Eyed Peas

Made with lamb leg or shoulder, all-purpose flour, oil, tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, parsley, lemon, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cantaloupe cream pie

Cantaloupe Cream Pie

Made with heavy cream, vanilla wafer crumbs, butter or margarine, vanilla pudding and pie filling, milk, cantaloupe

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for authentic texas border chili

Authentic Texas Border Chili

Made with dried Mexican oregano, paprika, ground beef shank, butter or bacon drippings, scallions, bell peppers, serrano chilies, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fried chicken and andouille smoked sausage gumbo

Fried Chicken And Andouille Smoked Sausage Gumbo

Made with chicken, salt, cayenne pepper, all-purpose flour, onion, green bell pepper, vegetable oil, celery, chicken broth, Andouille sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for memphis-style vinegar and tomato-based sauce barbecue sauce

Memphis-Style Vinegar And Tomato-Based Sauce Barbecue Sauce

Made with brown sugar, dry mustard, black pepper, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, tomato paste, ketchup, tomato sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for virginia spoon bread

Virginia Spoon Bread

Made with baking powder, milk, cornmeal, salt, shortening, water, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tennessee icebox cookies

Tennessee Icebox Cookies

Made with slivered almonds, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white texas sheet cake

White Texas Sheet Cake

Made with water, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker ground turkey and shrimp gumbo

Slow Cooker Ground Turkey And Shrimp Gumbo

Made with bacon, celery, onion, frozen okra, stewed tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, garlic, hot pepper sauce, dried basil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for florida citrus baked chicken

Florida Citrus Baked Chicken

Made with apple juice, black pepper, lime, boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves, orange juice, capers, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shrimp and king crab leg gumbo

Shrimp And King Crab Leg Gumbo

Made with bay leaf, water, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, onion, green bell pepper, celery, Alaska king crab legs, white rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood dirty rice

Seafood Dirty Rice

Made with vegetable oil, tomato sauce, onions, green bell peppers, celery, garlic, salt, white pepper, dried thyme, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 memphis spicy beans

Memphis Spicy Beans

Made with garlic salt, black pepper, Great Northern beans, ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked texas toothpicks

Baked Texas Toothpicks

Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and linguica gumbo

Chicken And Linguica Gumbo

Made with chicken, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flour, green onions, celery, green bell pepper, parsley, garlic, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 texas cowboy chili beans

Texas Cowboy Chili Beans

Made with dried pinto beans, garlic powder, beef chuck roast, tomatoes with green chile peppers, yellow onion, cumin, chili seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for texas tenderloin

Texas Tenderloin

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, beef tenderloin roast, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bastrop louisiana caviar

Bastrop Louisiana Caviar

Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for louisiana shrimp patties

Louisiana Shrimp Patties

Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, egg, shrimp, onions, celery, bell pepper, instant mashed potatoes, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker texas black bean soup

Slow Cooker Texas Black Bean Soup

Made with dried minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Mexicorn, green chiles, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken and andouille sausage gumbo

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Made with all-purpose flour, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, garlic, water, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas cowboy stew

Texas Cowboy Stew

Made with tomatoes, bacon, onions, green bell pepper, ground beef, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for marinated strawberries in orange liqueur

Marinated Strawberries In Orange Liqueur

Made with lemon juice, frozen whipped topping, strawberries, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur, vanilla frozen yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes





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