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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 fennel red pepper and country ham soup

Fennel Red Pepper and Country Ham Soup

Made with all-purpose flour, butter, vegetable oil, water, celery, onion, fennel bulb, salt and pepper, red bell pepper, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas barbecued beef ribs

Texas Barbecued Beef Ribs

Made with garlic, tomato puree, honey, apple cider vinegar, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas ground beef hash

Texas Ground Beef Hash

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, salt, green bell peppers, onions, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, chili powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas blue cheese slaw

Texas Blue Cheese Slaw

Made with salt substitute and pepper, blue cheese, honey, Savoy cabbage, green onions, green bell pepper, fresh dill, nonfat plain yogurt, sour cream, white wine vinegar


Time:   under 30 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

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recipe for slow cooker oklahoma steak soup

Slow Cooker Oklahoma Steak Soup

Made with butter, beef bouillon granules, sirloin steak, water, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 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 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 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 real red-eye gravy

Real Red-Eye Gravy

Made with grits, country ham, coffee or water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 kentucky bourbon cake

Kentucky Bourbon Cake

Made with pecans, mace, butter, brown sugar, salt, bourbon whiskey, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
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 tipper gore's tennessee treats

Tipper Gore's Tennessee Treats

Made with salt, cloves, brown sugar, egg whites, honey, baking powder, water, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, allspice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for alabama cookies

Alabama Cookies

Made with rice krispies, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, oats, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all beef texas chili

All Beef Texas Chili

Made with beef chuck, onion, garlic, beef broth, flat beer, water, chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
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 coconut creme filled bon bons

Coconut Creme Filled Bon Bons

Made with powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, chopped pecans, butter, flaked coconut, chocolate chips, paraffin wax

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 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 cajun shrimp and oyster gumbo

Cajun Shrimp And Oyster Gumbo

Made with parsley, salt, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, tomatoes, frozen okra, shrimp, oysters, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kentucky bourbon balls

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Made with semi sweet chocolate chips, pecan, butter, powdered sugar, bourbon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas chocolate sheet cake with chocolate-mocha frosting

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake With Chocolate-Mocha Frosting

Made with vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, butter or margarine, cocoa powder, coffee

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

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 creole rabbit

Louisiana Creole Rabbit

Made with rabbit, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion, garlic, white vinegar, browning sauce, mushrooms, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
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 chicken beer gumbo

Chicken Beer Gumbo

Made with tomatoes, chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, flour, vegetable oil, green onions, celery, onion, okra

Method:   stovetop
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 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 texas caviar salad

Texas Caviar Salad

Made with tomatoes, salt, fresh cilantro, green onion, oil, yellow summer squash, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cumin seed, black-eyed peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 mississippi mud bread

Mississippi Mud Bread

Made with vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, baking powder, instant coffee, almonds, semisweet chocolate chips, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mississippi sin dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Made with Hawaiian bread, sour cream, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green chilies, deviled ham, green onions

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


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 low-carb texas-style chili

Low-Carb Texas-Style Chili

Made with tomato paste, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, ground beef round, boneless beef chuck, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas rice

Texas Rice

Made with salt, chili powder, beef stock or beef broth, long grain white rice, white onion, mushrooms, frozen peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for louisiana pecan rice

Louisiana Pecan Rice

Made with hot sauce, unsalted butter, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun or Creole seasoning, rice, beef broth, toasted pecans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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


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 texas bbq coleslaw

Texas BBQ Coleslaw

Made with salt, cabbage, celery, green bell pepper, onion, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker chicken and seafood gumbo

Slow Cooker Chicken And Seafood Gumbo

Made with olive oil, flour, chicken broth, chicken, okra, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, salt

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 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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