Southern US Food

How to Make Cold Curry Ginger Carrot Soup

By Janice Fahy

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This light, delicious carrot soup has the perfect blend of spices. It is creamy and comforting without being full of fat. It is best served cold, but is also terrific warmed up... more »

How to Make Corn, Tomato and Vidalia Onion Salad

By Janice Fahy

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Here's an upscale version of a salad spotlighting some of the South's favorite summer vegetables. This dish is equally comfortable at a backyard barbeque for the masses and a small intimate dinner party. At either event, folks will be begging ... more »

How to Make Crawfish Beignets

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Cajun cooking at it's best will have crawfish in the recipe. Combine crawfish with famous beignets and you have a great tasting meal. The most famous beignets are sprinkled with white powdered sugar and are served for breakfast. Crawfish beignets ... more »

How to Make Crawfish Bread

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If you have ever visited southern Louisiana you will notice that there are many recipes involving crawfish. Whether it is crawfish pie or etouffee, the crustacean can be prepared in many ways besides boiled. One great-tasting recipe that is a ... more »

How to Make Crawfish Pie

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"Jambalaya, crawfish pie and file gumbo." These lyrics from a Hank Williams song weren't just in the song because they fit well; these dishes are staple meals in the south. They become quick favorites of people wanting to sample Cajun cuisine. ... more »

How to Make Deviled Eggs

By Time2Compose

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Everybody loves Deviled Eggs and they are so easy to make and a big hit at every party... more »

How to Make Grits Casserole

By JWSouza

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If you love grits, try making a grits casserole. This cheesy casserole is easy to make and is a wonderful dish to take to a brunch. It can even be used as a side dish for a dinner instead of potatoes. Serve it as an ultimate comfort food... more »

How to Make Gumbo by Brennen Smith

By anna.white

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The first time I had gumbo I was 3 years old.It was very good. I eat gumbo when we party when we watch football games and when it is cold. Gumbo is fun to cook and is good... more »

How to Make Hoppin' John for New Year's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Hoppin' John is a traditional black-eyed pea and sausage soup served on New Year's Day. Typically a southern dish, the custom of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is said to bring good luck throughout the New Year. On New Year's Day or any ... more »

How to Make Louisiana King Cake

By Sabah

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Louisiana King Cake is served at nearly every restaurant and cafe during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and can also be made during the Epiphany celebrations. This delicious pastry-style cake is covered with colored sugar contains a small doll or ... more »

How to Make Molasses Bars

By Sabah

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Molasses bars are a popular snack in the South, a spicy and sweet bar that can easily be packed for lunch on a busy day. Molasses add a unique flavor to any baked treat, and can be served year-round. Many people think of molasses as gingerbread, ... more »

How to Make New Orleans Breakfast Fritters

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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These light, orange-scented fritters are heavenly with coffee in the morning. If you're handy with a fryer and have some leftover rice, you can make them quickly, too. Serves four to six people... more »

How to Make Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is a perennial favorite for many families. Culinary experts, including mom, know that old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is a real treat, unlike the kind that comes in a box. Thomas Jefferson even served it in the ... more »

How to Make Pear Relish

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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For a delicious complement to your main courses, make pear relish. This tasty condiment is a southern staple that goes well with everything from a standing pork roast to hot dogs. Pear relish is a wonderful accompaniment for pinto beans, ... more »

How to Make Plantation Cake

By Sabah

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Plantation Cake is a southern classic, a simple coconut cake that is made with butter, sugar, sour cream and, of course, coconut! It is a moist and sweet cake that can be served with tea or coffee, but is best enjoyed with a tall glass of cold ... more »

How to Make Pulled Pork

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Those who aren't from the south may not realize that there is a difference between "having a barbecue" and "eating some barbecue". Usually when a southerner talks about eating barbecue, they're using the general term for pulled pork, a smoked ... more »

How to Make Ranch-Style Beans

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Beans are back in good dining graces due to their protien, fiber and no-fat content. Ranch-style beans are a zesty change of pace. Follow these steps to cook up a batch... more »

How to Pan Fry Southern Chicken

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Southern Fried Chicken, a comfort food classic, is a staple in many cooks' repertoires. This dish is crispy and delicious and brings back memories from childhood visits to grandma's house. Follow the instructions provided and learn to make ... more »

How to Prepare an Authentic Cajun Meal

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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An authentic Cajun meal is not for the faint of heart. The spicy tastes and unusual ingredients will not appeal to every diner. If, however, you have longed for a taste of the southern United States, Cajun cooking may be just what you want. You ... more »

How to Prepare Texas-Style Hopping John

By jamesbankston

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This is a famous Southern dish, supposedly named after a one-legged slave... more »

How to Prepare Whiskey Sauce

By Jonathan

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Whiskey sauce is a delicious concoction that goes extraordinarily well with bread pudding or cake. Whiskey sauce is a cherished part of Southern cooking, especially in Creole circles. It can provide just the right bit of kick to any meal... more »

How to Serve a Creole Breakfast

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Creole cooking proudly calls New Orleans home. Blending flavors from the French, Spanish and Italian immigrants who settled the area, a sweet and spicy legacy was born. As time passed, Creole cuisine expanded with influences from the Native ... more »

How to Sourdough Starter

By ehowmum

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Sourdough starters used to be passed down generation to generation, and they improve with time! Use this starter to start your own tradition!!!.. more »

How to Sourdough Starter

By ehowmum

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Do you remember this starter that was handed down to your mother from her mother, and your grandmother got it from her mother and so on. And when you finally got it, your two year old spill it all down the drain. Well now you can star your on ... more »

How to Substitute Ingredients in Creole Cooking

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What makes Creole food different is the blending of French techniques with Spanish and Caribbean flavors and ingredients that are part of life in Louisiana. Much of the special quality of Creole cuisine is in the spices, but there are other ... more »

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