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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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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 texas mimosa

Texas Mimosa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 texas taco-bean salad

Texas Taco-Bean Salad

This Tex-Mex salad is a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. It is packed with flavor and can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for parties or potlucks.


Time:   2-5 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 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 memphis rub

Memphis Rub

Made with garlic powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, black pepper, celery salt, monosodium glutamate, salt, sugar, brown sugar, paprika


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for louisiana candied yams

Louisiana Candied Yams

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 georgia-style chicken barbecue

Georgia-Style Chicken Barbecue

Made with whole chicken, lemon, garlic, tomato puree, cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, prepared mustard

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

recipe for louisiana corn pudding

Louisiana Corn Pudding

Made with Cheddar cheese, eggs, sugar, butter, salad oil, onion, whole kernel corn, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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