Southern US Food

Soul food is enjoyed by many people for its hearty and rich-tasting recipes. This type of food can be served elegantly but more often is served in a casual manner. Planning a menu requires...

Okra is a member of the hibiscus family, which makes for a pleasant flowering addition to the vegetable garden. It is best to harvest immature pods in order to get the best flavor for soups,...

Andouille is a spicy and smoked Cajun sausage that is made with ground pork, spices and onions. It has its roots in the French immigrants who came to southeastern Louisiana from Canada. It is...

Bourbon balls are a special treat that are usually considered a holiday dish. While it would be difficult to get a buzz from a small sampling of a few bourbon balls, it is possible to make them as...

A weed that flourishes in Florida forests, purslane is a leafy plant that is often eaten and cultivated in gardens. The plant's leaves and stems can be cooked or eaten raw. Like other green leafy...

Spanish peanuts are a breed of peanut. They are smaller and rounder than most peanuts and have reddish skin. Spanish peanuts can be grown with relative ease. Most Spanish peanuts are grown in...

Sorghum is a syrup that is processed from a cane. It's very popular here in Kentucky. Sorghum is full of sugar, but it also contain a high amount of valuable minerals. In fact, doctors used to...

Contrary to believe of actual hunters coming up with this, I imagine at one time the original title of this cake was something different. That some wife of a coon hunter made this for her husband...

Hush puppies are very popular in the Southern US. Very commonly served with breaded catfish fillets, coleslaw and fries. It's a deep fried bread. Soft and moist on the inside, crisp and crunchy on...

Make a pie out of squash just like you would would pumpkin or sweet potatoes. It's a real tasty treat, especially in the fall. It's also perfect for gardeners because there always seems to be an...

Grits is a food that you will find more commonly on a southern table in the US. Many people eat them with butter, sugar and/or honey. However, some people like them with cheese. Follow the recipe...

Unless you are from the South, or know someone who is, you've probably never even heard of a transparent pie. So what exactly is it? The best way to describe this type of pie is to take a regular...

Still have a ton of green tomatoes left from your garden? Maybe they're not even big enough to slice and fry? Here's a delicious recipe for Green Tomato Ketchup that will impress your guests.

One of the most celebrated dishes in Cajun and Creole cuisine, gumbo comes in many incarnations. Every cook has a different variation on this thick, delicious stew. Some crawfish file gumbo...

"Mountain oysters" may sound intriguing to folks who have never heard of them. Oysters in the mountains? Do they hide under rocks in creeks, waiting to be found, cracked open and fried? Before you...

There are several good reasons for making your own Cajun seasoning. Many commercial brands are not only packed with flavor, hence their popularity, but also packed with salt, and so mixing your...

Americans in the South eat boiled peanuts as a snack. Whatscookingamerica.net states that it's believed boiled peanuts came about during the Civil War. Confederates were short on supplies,...

Egg salad is one of the easiest, flexible and most nutritious recipes you can make. The main ingredient are eggs. According to the American Egg Board (AEB), eggs contain almost every essential...

Sugar cane syrup is made from the juice of the sugar cane plant. The cane must be cut and pressed to release the juice. Some areas of the country have commercial presses available, but the home...

Sawdust pie sure doesn't sound very tempting, but just wait until you see and taste it. It looks dreamy, and taste heavenly! It's truly an awesome, simple to make treasure. Made simply from egg...

Gumbo and jambalaya are two dishes synonymous with Louisiana cuisines. These dishes include a number of Cajun or Creole spices. They represent the mixture of French, Spanish and African culture...

Hush puppies have been around a long time and have a rich history. According to Wikipedia Encyclopedia, " Hush puppies are a Southern food, although they are available in many areas of...

When I lived for about a year or so in New Orleans on Dauphine Street, my landlady used to hot up this simple dish: she told me there were hundreds of variations of Jambalaya, and many were more...

Cajun Spice Mix is a blend of spices and herbs that gives an enjoyable and exciting quality to many cooked meats and fish. A staple of many Cajun dishes, Cajun Spice Mix also perks up soups and...

This meal in itself, is simple and easy to make. It taste great, and covers all food groups. The recipe calls for ham. However, you can substitute it with another type of meat, or simply omit the...

Louisiana may be just one small area of the United States, but it has a cuisine entirely of its own. The cooking in Louisiana, often referred to as Cajun or Creole, relies heavily on fresh...

Whether you are hitting the town with friends, or looking for that perfet first date location, I have got the hot spots in Columbia, SC for you. The best part is, my two favorite picks have...

Most everyone feels that their Mother is a good cook. My Mother was indeed a gourmet cook, but not instructed in any culinary school. Using the simplest ingredients from Nature’s bounty along...

The terms barbecue and grill are used interchangeably when people describe outside cooking at family events and the food served. Barbecue and grilling, however, are two distinct forms of cooking....

Crayfish, also called crawfish, crawdads and mudbugs, are part of the family crustaceans. There are more than 400 different species found throughout North America. Crayfish can range in color from...

Tabasco sauce is a culinary contribution of the Southern United States.

My Mom, known to everyone as Aunt Fran, was a great southern cook. However, she grew up really poor. One of the things she used to eat while growing up was a tater sandwich. Mom packed my...

A depression era recipe

Beignets are a well known part of the culinary culture of New Orleans, an American city that is as famous for its food as for the parties thrown in the French Quarter. The history behind the...

A biscuit cutter is a kitchen tool used to cut biscuit dough into even shapes. A biscuit cutter is similar to a cookie cutter, except that you use it to cut biscuit dough instead of cookie dough....

Boiled peanuts are a summertime tradition in the South. Sold at farmer's markets and roadside stands, these soft, salty legumes are totally addictive. If you can get fresh, green peanuts, try your...

Fried Green Tomatoes are truly a dish of the South and are a wonderful and delicious comfort food. Below is my recipe on how to make wonderful fried green tomatoes.

This is just a simple recipe for collards. They turn out great, and are really easy the make. I serve these often and frequently have to double the recipe, as they are a favorite among family and...

One of my favorite dishes is Jambalaya but it takes a while to make. Because of this I started using those box mixes but I never really cared for the taste until I started to experiment with them...

You will learn how to make a delicious barbecue sandwich. Make a Barbecue sandwich in a style that is all your own!

Pork tenderloin is a good quality, economical cut of meat with strong natural flavors. Pork tenderloin is a good meat to smoke using the recipe below in either a charcoal or electric smoker.

Cajun red beans and rice is a staple dish of Louisiana. The dish can be made to follow its soul food roots or made in a more contemporary manner by using whole grains. Use these recipes as is, or...

New Orleans, in south Louisiana, has long been known for its culinary excellence. Chefs have created unique dishes for many years because of the area's access to fresh seafood.

Most people don't realize how easy Cajun cooking is, but I am hear to tell you it is very simple. This Gumbo is not only easy to prepare, but it will make your taste buds dance! This is a perfect...

Okra is a delicious staple in Southern cooking; excellent on its own and wonderful for adding to soups, gumbos, peas or butterbeans. And okra freezes well if you know how to prepare it to...

The cuisine of the Southern United States is often written off as unsophisticated mushy greens and dry cornbread. Take a new look at Southern food with some suggestions for a good down-home...

The praline is a candy confection with nuts that today is synonymous with New Orleans, where the popular American praline was conceived. Although it is a French candy in origin, the New Orleans...

Southern cooking is rich in flavor and steeped in tradition. Often recipes are handed down through the generations and are kept alive because the foods have stood the test of time. Whether you...

This is a basic shrimp gumbo recipe made from ingredients commonly sold in almost any grocery supermarket. The fundamentals of a Cajun gumbo are a properly browned roux (flour and oil slowly...