Southern US Food

Olive tapenade is a savory condiment that can be made quickly and inexpensively. You may have tried it in a New Orleans restaurant. It's most common use is in the muffaletta sandwich, however,...

Every part of the country has it's own unique culture. Each region has it's own vernacular, customs, celebrations, and cuisine. This article celebrates and invites the reader to embrace the unique...

We have all seen the movie...Fried Green Tomatoes. This classic Southern food is a staple on our table and with this easy recipe it will be on yours too!

Country Potato Salad Missouri Style is a summer staple and can be done in any amount. The basic steps are here, and so is summer, well at least some places.

Gumbo is a stew-like creation derived from Louisianan Creole tradition. It is a classical merge of ethnicities and urban flavors. Its name actually originates from the African Bantu tribe's word...

Kool-Aid Pickles are delicious! Also called Koolickles, they are eaten all over the south, but they are particularly popular in the Mississippi Delta area. Just like one might expect, Kool-Aid...

Collard Greens are a staple in the southern family dinner. The greens are usually prepared with ham hock, bacon, pork fat back or some form of fat meat for the taste. Many health conscious...

Dinner in a pot - - Cajun style. Enjoy!

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are a spring tradition in the Appalachian mountains. Ramps often make their appearance in early spring, and are harvested and cooked for their strong onion -...

These Cajun boiled peanuts are a deliciously spicy spin on traditional boiled peanuts. This recipe simmers the peanuts gently in a spicy, salty mixture for 24 hours to allow the flavors time to...

Southern Style cooking is becoming a lost art and almost everyone knows that you must have greens, black eye peas, and hog jowl for New Year's Day if you're to have a successful money making year....

Hopping John is a traditional Southern U.S. food to serve on New Year's Eve. This dish is found mainly in the South, but mostly associated with North and South Carolina. Traditionally, a dime is...

If you are from the south, you have probably eaten at a Piccadilly Cafeteria. The dish they are famous for is carrot soufflé. It's light and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. It is served as a...

Choosing your first bbq pit can be a daunting task. There are literally hundreds of manufacturers producing bbq pits of every imaginable shape and size, not to mention price. You need to...

The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival has been gaining steam during recent years. Nashville's got one, Charlotte's got one and, since starting this year, Raleigh has one as well. Technically,...

Here's an easy way to make my Momo's (Cajun French for grandma) Cajun pork chops.

Dry, tough, tasteless barbecued ribs, we've all had them. Lots of people try to cook barbecue ribs only to give up, leaving it to the so called 'Pit Masters' The key to making great barbecue...

Many people enjoy a good ole fashion Low Country Boil. The trick is how to enjoy it the way it was intended. No rules of etiquette apply to this tasty meal! You are going to have corn juice...

Yes, I said it! Fried green beans. I am from the south and we will fry just about anything. Believe it or not, they are actually good and it can be a nice change from the usual way of cooking.

One of the greatest things about growing up in the south is the wonderful dishes. The not-so-good thing about these dishes is most are fried. But they taste so delicious. Here is another southern...

Step 2 - Learn how to a make southern fried chicken recipe in this free southern cooking video with step-by-step tips.

Howdy y'all! Want to eat a meal of traditional Southern food popular throughout the U.S. South? This article outlines the various types of foods and dishes most southerners traditionally grow up...

Brought to Louisiana by the Acadians, beignets are a ubiquitous New Orleans food. A visit to the city is not complete without the perfect beignet-eating experience. You can also approximate this...

Learn how to freeze macaroni and cheese and more in this free online cooking video taught by Chef John King.

Clabbered milk, also known as clotted, soured or curdled milk, has a long tradition as a food of the American south. Beneficial bacteria in the milk converts the sweet milk sugar (lactose) into...

Many of the Cajun methods of food preparation are found in other cuisines. The factor that makes them Cajun is the seasoning and use of local food stocks that are available. The Cajuns used the...

At one time in rural America, possum, or the real name opossum, was standard table fare. Meat then, as now, was expensive if you purchased it. Most farm families raised their own hogs and cows,...

Bread pudding is a traditional dessert in New Orleans, born of the need to use day-old bread. The sweet treat is served in a variety of ways. Sometimes bread pudding has fruit, nuts and topped...

Cajun and Creole cuisines are known for their spicy recipes, and similarities exist between the two. Both rely heavily on rice, peppery seasonings and common ingredients. While modern cooking...

If you've traveled through Louisiana and seen signs for boudin, hopefully you've taken the time to eat this wonderful Cajun treat. Boudin is sausage stuffed with spicy pork, onions, rice and...