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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 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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for creole seafood gumbo with lobster and scallops

Creole Seafood Gumbo With Lobster And Scallops

Made with bay leaf, salt, chicken stock or canned broth, cayenne pepper, garlic, ground nutmeg, parsley, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 b. j. duckwater's seafood gumbo

B. J. Duckwater's Seafood Gumbo

Made with sugar, frozen okra pieces, clam juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, Cajun seasoning, celery, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 kentucky baked beans

Kentucky Baked Beans

Made with black pepper, pork and beans, onion, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, molasses, sweet gherkin pickle juice, apple cider vinegar, salt

Method:   oven
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 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 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 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 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 turkey carcass gumbo

Turkey Carcass Gumbo

Made with onions, green onions, celery, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, garlic, salt and pepper, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 cabbage and ham hock gumbo

Cabbage and Ham Hock Gumbo

Made with celery, bell peppers, Savoy cabbage, smoked ham hocks, salt, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, chicken stock, Essence, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

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 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 maryland crab bisque

Maryland Crab Bisque

Made with chicken broth, butter, celery, white sauce mix, half and half, dry sherry, crab meat, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 texas beef skillet

Texas Beef Skillet

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, tomatoes, red kidney beans, quick-cooking rice, water, green bell pepper, chili powder, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 baked texas toothpicks

Baked Texas Toothpicks

Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 tony's chicken and beef smoked sausage gumbo

Tony's Chicken And Beef Smoked Sausage Gumbo

Made with hen or fryer, dried marjoram, dried basil, Creole seasoning, beef smoked sausage, celery, bell pepper, onions, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 tommies

Texas Tommies

Made with relish, onions, mustard, ketchup, hot dog buns, hot dogs, white American cheese, bacon

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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


recipe for cajun catfish gumbo

Cajun Catfish Gumbo

Made with oil, onions, green onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, catfish fillets, crab meat, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 maryland white potato pie

Maryland White Potato Pie

Made with potatoes, butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, whipping cream, milk, lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 crab and corn gumbo

Crab And Corn Gumbo

Made with onion, garlic, okra, celery, fish stock, sherry, ketchup, dried oregano, mixed spice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 kentucky cheesecake

Kentucky Cheesecake

Made with semisweet chocolate, eggs, pecans, butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, bourbon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours





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