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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 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 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 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 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 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

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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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 virginia spoon bread

Virginia Spoon Bread

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for north carolina coleslaw

North Carolina Coleslaw

Made with celery seed, black pepper, salt, salad oil, cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 mimosa

Texas Mimosa

Made with maraschino cherry, Cherry 7-Up, pink champagne, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 pressure cooker texas bbq pot roast

Pressure Cooker Texas BBQ Pot Roast

Made with ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, dry mustard, black pepper, eye of round bottom, boneless chuck roast...

Method:   stovetop, pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crusty maryland-style fried chicken

Crusty Maryland-Style Fried Chicken

Made with salt, black pepper, milk or water, egg, frying chicken, oil or shortening, flour, milk or half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 louisiana shrimp rice dressing

Louisiana Shrimp Rice Dressing

Made with salt, onions, celery, green bell pepper, vegetable oil, butter, garlic, whole tomatoes, water, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 florida barbecued shrimp

Florida Barbecued Shrimp

Made with lemon juice, orange juice, chili sauce, garlic, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vegetable oil, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 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 florida barbecue sauce

Florida Barbecue Sauce

Made with cornstarch, mango juice, ketchup, brown sugar, prepared mustard, black pepper, onion juice, orange juice, pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 new orleans dirty rice

New Orleans Dirty Rice

Made with cayenne pepper, beef broth, rice, butter, flour, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick texas goulash

Quick Texas Goulash

Get dinner on the table fast with this quick Texas goulash. This one-pan wonder combines ground beef, bell peppers, creamed corn, and pork 'n beans for a savory treat that's bound...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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





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