Southern
White barbecue sauce, creamy grits, butter beans, and cornbread-based dishes give this Southern collection its home-cooking character. Alongside familiar preparations are modern adaptations, including sausage-gravy enchiladas, that carry Southern flavors into a different form.
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Peppery Hush Puppies
Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 2/3…
Fried Green Tomatoes
The search for the perfect crunch is over! These classic Fried Green Tomatoes get it right with a cornmeal-and-flour crust. Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup…
Fried Green Tomatoes
Though fried green tomatoes are commonly thought of as a Southern staple, they were actually an invention of 19th century Northern farmers who would pick the remaining green…
Steve’s Creamy Grits
Ingredients 3 cups water 1/2 cup coffee creamer 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or a little more if desired, at room temperature…
Bacon-Cheddar Grits
This side dish pairs well with fried chicken or grilled pork and shrimp. 4 slices bacon, finely chopped 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional) 4½ cups water 1 cup…
Creamy Grits
This delicious Southern recipe for creamy grits comes from chef Frank Stitt’s cookbook, Frank Stitt’s Southern Table. 4 cups water, preferably spring water Coarse salt and freshly ground…
Classic Chicken and Dumplings
1 3¾ pound whole chicken ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2½ teaspoons salt, divided ¾ teaspoon pepper, divided 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 3 cups…
Shrimp Casserole
Chopped celery adds just the right amount of crunch to this satisfying casserole dish featuring shrimp and long-grain rice topped with Cheddar-colby cheese. 1½ cups uncooked long-grain rice…
Turkey Pie with Chile Cornbread Crust
This dish not only makes delicious use of leftover turkey or chicken, but it tastes immeasurably better than any tamale pie you’ve ever tasted. It is a relative…
Chicken and Dumplings
2 tablespoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 2¼ cups flour 5 tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon onion pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk…