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Hawg Back Potatoes

This loaded baked potato is the ultimate Southern combination of meat and potatoes and the catchy name originated at Buddy’s BBQ Restaurant in Knoxville, Tennessee.  

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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

While classic cornbread is dense and slightly sweet, this version serves up a light and moist cake-like cornbread.  It is best served fresh out of

Barbecue Snack Mix

You can’t think of the South without mentioning Barbecue.  It is not just a method; it is also a flavour.  Sweet, spicy, tangy, smoky; it’s

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Spicy Southern Chicken Wings

Southern comfort food, often known as “Soul Food”, wouldn’t be complete without some variation of chicken.  Wings are very versatile and can be served as

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Garlic & Herb Fried Okra

Okra is a common vegetable in the South; however, others often have never heard of it.  If you have, you likely possess a strong opinion

Cocktails

Georgia On My Mind Cocktail

Nothing says Georgia like peaches and this drink is finished with the unexpected Peach Ale.  Don’t be put off by the combination of alcohols; this

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Texas Style Smoked Brisket

So much more than just another recipe, this is a process for melt-in-your-mouth smoky brisket.

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Sweet Tea Ice Pops

It is an understatement to say that Southerners love their sweet tea!  Maybe its popularity has to do with the heat and humidity of the

Condiment

Peach Raspberry Jam

Preserving fruits and vegetables for use later has long been a way to enjoy the abundance of the garden.  In the south, jam is often

Family

The Asheville Benedict

This recipe is a Southern twist on the classic Eggs Benedict, served on a biscuit instead of an English Muffin, and pulled pork taking the

Dips

Rich & Creamy Vidalia Onion Dip

Vidalia onions, mild and sweet due to the low amount of sulfur in the soil, are Georgia’s signature crop.  They even have to be grown

Entertaining

North Carolina Pulled Pork

Pork was a cheap cut of meat in the South so it has been served in many ways over the years. Originally, meat was smoked

Ice Cream

Southern Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Butter Pecan is a very popular flavor in the South and since there are bushels of pecans grown in Georgia, it is little wonder they

Healthy

Spiced Pecan & Grilled Peach Salad

Two of Georgia’s main crops, pecans and peaches shine in this beautiful salad.  The light and delicious homemade apple cider vinaigrette finishes this not-too-sweet combination

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Charleston Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp and grits are a traditional dish in the Low Country region of South Carolina. There are a few different versions throughout the Southern states,

Side Dish

Aunt Ruby’s Sweet Potato Soufflé

Sweet potatoes have been grown in the southern US for hundreds of years.  Even before the arrival of Europeans to America, Native Americans were raising

Entertaining

Dreamy Peanut Butter Sauce

Peanuts are a staple crop in the South and this ice cream topping is a wonderful, easy way to take your ice cream up a

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Peach Crumble

This dessert pairs peaches, the stone fruit so well known in the Southern states, with a crunchy topping.  Every bite is like a serving of

Honey Chipotle Chicken & Waffles

Crispy coated fried chicken piled on light, fluffy waffles, and smothered in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce: it doesn’t get better than that!

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Some fun facts about the peanut in the South: they are sometimes known as “goober peas”; the 39th president of the US, Jimmy Carter, was

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Low Country Shrimp Boil

Shrimp boils are classic in Southern coastal states.  This dish is traditionally eaten with your hands while gathered together as family and friends.  The flavors

Spicy Chow Chow

This dish might sound a little different, but chow chow is essentially a classic Southern relish.  It can be prepared countless different ways, but this

Kids in the Kitchen

Best Ever Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream is an essential treat on a sweltering day in the South. Cold, creamy, and delicious, it is a sure reward for the

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Candied Bacon

Also known as ‘Pig Candy’, candied bacon is made by coating a thick slice of bacon in something sweet such as brown sugar or maple

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Fluffy Southern Biscuits

The original Southern biscuits were hard, you could carry them in your pocket, and some were even made with sweet potato flour since it was

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Moist & Creamy Coconut Cake

Drawing on their African origins, the talented bakers of the Antebellum South brought with them their knowledge of new ingredients – in this case, coconuts

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Fresh Tomato Basil Pie

Wonderful in the summer when tomatoes are at their peak.  Decorate the top of the pie with sliced fresh tomatoes of various colours, green, yellow,

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Moonshine Cherries

The ultimate cherry bomb from the heart of Appalachia! Can be used to garnish your drinks or eaten as they are.

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Southland Pimento Cheese Spread

Pimento cheese combines the bold Cheddar cheese with the smooth and creamy mayonnaise to make a delicious, versatile spread that is wonderful on crackers, sandwiches,

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Old-Fashioned Bread & Butter Pickles

These pickles are reminiscent of the ones Grandma used to make.  Truly a depression-era recipe, these were truly used for a sandwich with bread and

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Spicy Pickled Green Beans

Take pickling to the next level with these crisp pickled green beans. Packing a punch into one simple recipe, they are quick, easy, and delicious.

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Sweet Tea

Sweet tea has quenched many a thirst and cooled off glistening Southerners on front porch rockers. Unsweetened tea to a Southerner is merely brown water;

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Icebox Spicy Okra Pickles

Okra is very common in the South, having been introduced from Africa in the early 18th century. Try this delicious pickled version without the hassle

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Classic Southern Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs are a Southern thing. Chances are you were either born or raised in the South if you love Deviled Eggs. They’re the perfect

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