Green Tomato BLT
I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a special summer sandwich to show them off. —Hillian Holmgren, Del Rio, TexasSausage and Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
I learned about corn bread dressing while living in the south for a few years. I decided to combine it with a few of my favorite stuffing ingredients to give it my own spin. —James Schend, Food Editor, Taste of HomeMrs. Ina's Corn Relish
Mrs. Ina was an older lady who came to our church for many years. She made an amazing corn relish. I whip up my own batch to give to friends at Christmastime. —Brenda Wooten, Dayton, TennesseeCarolina Shrimp Soup
Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South CarolinaBourbon Sweet Potato Pie
There is nothing I don't love about this pie! I adore the flavors, and I like that I can sneak some whole grains into the crust. It belongs on every holiday dessert buffet. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South CarolinaSouthern Cornbread Salad
To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s beautiful in a trifle bowl. I love it in summer, when we can make it with our own garden produce. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, MissouriSouthern Peach Upside-Down Cake
A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each slice with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. —Trista Jefferson, Batavia, OhioStrawberry-Chicken Salad with Buttered Pecans
Having lived in several states in the South, I love tossing pecans into recipes for a little added flavor and crunch. Fresh berries and other nuts round out this hearty salad. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, TexasSouthern Fried Chicken with Gravy
[rms_recipe id="55791" title="Apple-Glazed Ham" cta_text="Go to Recipe" image="https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Apple-Glazed-Holiday-Ham_EXPS_TOHDJ22_55791_B08_03_2b.jpg" image_alt_text="Apple-Glazed Holiday Ham Recipe photo by Taste of Home" link="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-glazed-holiday-ham/"]Each Christmas I’m asked to prepare this apple glazed ham. I’m happy to oblige because it is easy to assemble, bakes for a few hours unattended and is simply delicious. —Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia
[rms_recipe id="120703" title="Bacon Collard Greens" cta_text="Go to Recipe" image="https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Bacon-Collard-Greens_exps120703_C2376962B11_13_1bC_RMS-10.jpg" image_alt_text="Bacon Collard Greens Recipe photo by Taste of Home" link="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-collard-greens/" slide_no="14" alt="Bacon Collard Greens"]Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish is often eaten alongside smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. —Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida