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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 cleaned-up dirty rice

Cleaned-Up Dirty Rice

Made with mushrooms, white rice, margarine, French onion soup, beef consomme

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 lamb creole gumbo with okra and black-eyed peas

Lamb Creole Gumbo With Okra And Black-Eyed Peas

Made with lamb leg or shoulder, all-purpose flour, oil, tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, parsley, lemon, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cantaloupe cream pie

Cantaloupe Cream Pie

Made with heavy cream, vanilla wafer crumbs, butter or margarine, vanilla pudding and pie filling, milk, cantaloupe

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas beef tips

Texas Beef Tips

Made with dry brown gravy mix, cubed stew beef or chuck roast, vegetable oil, onion, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 vegetable dirty rice

Vegetable Dirty Rice

Made with thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, jalapeno chile, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, vegetable oil, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 mississippi river mud cake

Mississippi River Mud Cake

Made with flaked coconut, chopped nuts, marshmallow creme, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, butter or margarine, salt, light cream or milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 louisiana candied yams

Louisiana Candied Yams

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 tennessee dark mocha cake

Tennessee Dark Mocha Cake

Made with egg yolks, cake flour, salt, baking soda, water, milk, vanilla extract, egg whites, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black-eyed peas and pork gumbo

Black-Eyed Peas And Pork Gumbo

Made with tomatoes, whole tomatoes, fresh parsley, salt, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, bay leaves, pork chops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for memphis-style vinegar and tomato-based sauce barbecue sauce

Memphis-Style Vinegar And Tomato-Based Sauce Barbecue Sauce

Made with brown sugar, dry mustard, black pepper, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, tomato paste, ketchup, tomato sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 texas mimosa

Texas Mimosa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes





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