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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 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 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 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 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

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

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recipe for texas-style cole slaw

Texas-Style Cole Slaw

Made with sugar, green cabbage, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fresh coriander, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, olive oil or corn oil, red wine vinegar


Time:   1-2 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 louisiana yam pie

Louisiana Yam Pie

Made with pie shell, cinnamon, yams, eggs, salt, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 scallop gumbo

Scallop Gumbo

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, tomatoes, scallops or boneless chicken, fresh okra, onions, bell peppers, celery, oil, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 fish and okra gumbo

Fish And Okra Gumbo

Made with fish fillets, salt, margarine, onions, green bell pepper, celery, tomatoes, fresh okra, water, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 country ham and red-eye gravy

Country Ham And Red-Eye Gravy

Made with sugar, vegetable oil, raw country ham, black coffee

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas cheesecake with blue corn tortilla

Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla

Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for quick & easy chicken & sausage gumbo

Quick & Easy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Made with cooked rice, Old Bay seasoning, chicken broth, smoked sausage, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, celery, diced tomatoes with peppers and...


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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 candied yams

Louisiana Candied Yams

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southern seafood gumbo

Southern Seafood Gumbo

Made with onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, Spicy Hot V-8 Juice, diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, frozen sliced okra, catfish fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked pecans georgia-style

Baked Pecans Georgia-Style

Made with salt, pecan halves, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mississippi mud bundt cake with espresso-bourbon glaze

Mississippi Mud Bundt Cake with Espresso-Bourbon Glaze

Made with salt, unsweetened chocolate, espresso, sugar, bourbon, eggs, vanilla extract, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for louisiana crunch cake

Louisiana Crunch Cake

Made with sugar, shortening, milk, orange extract, almond extract, eggs, flour, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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