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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 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 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 texas hot peanuts

Texas Hot Peanuts

Made with onion powder, red pepper, shelled raw peanuts, peanut oil, chili powder, paprika, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 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 texas crabgrass

Texas Crabgrass

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas beef and refried bean egg rolls

Texas Beef And Refried Bean Egg Rolls

Made with taco sauce, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, refried beans, cheddar cheese, ketchup, cumin, wonton skins, cooking oil

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas style baby back ribs

Texas Style Baby Back Ribs

Made with garlic, pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, beer, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, brown sugar, chili powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for texas beef brisket

Texas Beef Brisket

Made with dry red wine, soy sauce, center-cut beef brisket, onions, garlic, prepared mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 two-step soup in a jar

Texas Two-Step Soup In A Jar

Made with pasta, brown gravy mix, red chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, onion, garlic salt, tortilla chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for memphis style ribs

Memphis Style Ribs

Made with maple syrup, water, vegetable oil, barbecue seasoning, garlic salt, chipotle chili powder, pork baby back ribs

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
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 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 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 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 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 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 mr. eddie's special (mississippi) filet mignon & shrimp

Mr. Eddie's Special (Mississippi) Filet Mignon & Shrimp

Made with brandy, filet mignon, butter or margarine, shrimp, green onion, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catfish gumbo

Catfish Gumbo

Made with crushed red pepper, catfish fillets, celery, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, chicken broth, tomatoes, frozen okra

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 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 texas tornado cake

Texas Tornado Cake

Made with butter, sugar, eggs, fruit cocktail, baking soda, flour, brown sugar, nuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for georgia peach cake

Georgia Peach Cake

Made with salt, sour cream, fresh peaches, vanilla extract, almond extract, unsalted butter, peach schnapps or peach brandy, orange juice, confectioners' sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 memphis rib rub

Memphis Rib Rub

Made with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, dry mustard, red pepper, black pepper


Time:   over 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 duck breast louisiana style

Duck Breast Louisiana Style

Made with bacon, mushrooms, onion, celery, flour, butter, sage, salt, black pepper, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for alabama mud cake

Alabama Mud Cake

Made with butter, crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, devil's food cake mix, pecans, mint chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alabama slammer cocktail

Alabama Slammer Cocktail

Looking for a smooth, fruity cocktail? Try the Alabama Slammer made with Southern Comfort, Triple Sec, Sloe Gin, Galliano, and a dash of orange juice. Simply shake, strain into...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic mississippi mud cake

Classic Mississippi Mud Cake

Made with flour, cocoa powder, salt, eggs, baking powder, nuts, vanilla extract, miniature marshmallows, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for leftover turkey gumbo with sausage and shrimp

Leftover Turkey Gumbo With Sausage And Shrimp

Made with shrimp, okra, onions, green onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, fresh parsley, bay leaves, Creole seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 oysters louisiana

Oysters Louisiana

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, butter, oysters, green onions, garlic, lump crabmeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas bean dip

Texas Bean Dip

Made with garlic, canola oil, onion, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hemingway's tropical bar & grill texas margarita

Hemingway's Tropical Bar & Grill Texas Margarita

Made with lime juice, sour mix, tequila, triple sec, Cointreau or other orange liqueur, orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 kentucky state fair bourbon seafood chowder

Kentucky State Fair Bourbon Seafood Chowder

Made with half and half, fish, salt pork, onions, bourbon, clams, crab, potatoes, shrimp, sea scallops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 crawfish gumbo

Crawfish Gumbo

Made with oil, all-purpose flour, onion, garlic, whole tomatoes, celery, salt and pepper, bay leaf, green onion, gumbo file powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for big easy gumbo

Big Easy Gumbo

Made with white rice, diced tomatoes, canola oil, celery, white onion, green bell pepper, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 house of blues louisiana crawfish cakes

House of Blues Louisiana Crawfish Cakes

Made with pomace oil, yellow onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, garlic, crawfish tails, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, kosher salt, Cajun spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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