Made with mushrooms, white rice, margarine, French onion soup, beef consomme
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
Memphis Rib Rub
Made with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, dry mustard, red pepper, black pepper
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kentucky Bourbon Cake
Made with pecans, mace, butter, brown sugar, salt, bourbon whiskey, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Made with semi sweet chocolate chips, pecan, butter, powdered sugar, bourbon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Kentucky Coleslaw
Made with celery seed, Tabasco sauce, coleslaw mix, milk, sugar, mayonnaise, sour cream, Miracle Whip salad dressing
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louisiana Candied Yams
Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Texas Tornado Cake
Made with butter, sugar, eggs, fruit cocktail, baking soda, flour, brown sugar, nuts
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Duck Breast Louisiana Style
Made with bacon, mushrooms, onion, celery, flour, butter, sage, salt, black pepper, garlic salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Real Red-Eye Gravy
Made with grits, country ham, coffee or water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Alabama Cookies
Made with rice krispies, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, oats, pecans
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Marinated Strawberries In Orange Liqueur
Made with lemon juice, frozen whipped topping, strawberries, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur, vanilla frozen yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Texas Mimosa
Made with maraschino cherry, Cherry 7-Up, pink champagne, tequila
Time: under 30 minutes
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