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Take a delicious tour of the South with our southern recipes. Gather the family around the table for these old, easy and southern soul food recipes.

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    Pimento Cheese Pasta Frittata

    My inspiration for this pimento cheese pasta frittata was a combination of macaroni and cheese and pimiento dip. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and can be served for any meal. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

    Taco Dip

    I wanted to spice up a traditional taco dip recipe, so I added cayenne pepper for some heat and fresh...


    Buttery Cornbread

    A friend gave me this cornbread recipe several years ago, and I think it's the best recipe I've tried. I...


    Pimento Cheese

    I love pimiento cheese, but I've never made my own—this was a fun challenge! Serve cold on crackers or sandwiches....


    Refreshing Key Lime Pie

    Everyone who has has this pie tells me it's the best Key lime pie they have ever had. It's so...

    Copycat KFC’s Fried Chicken

    Even the colonel might have a hard time figuring out if this chicken came from one of his stores or...


    Fried Chicken and Waffles

    Chicken and waffles as a culinary tradition has origins in both Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and soul food, with some variations....

    Key Lime Pie Cookies

    2 reviews

    I love baking cookies for family and friends. I was getting bored making the same cookies over and over again,...


    How to Make a Homemade Moon Pie

    Our Moon Pie recipe might just be better than the original Tennessee treat!



    How to Fry Chicken for a Crowd, According to a Fried Chicken Champion

    Crispy, juicy, hot fried chicken for every last guest? It’s possible with these tips for making fried chicken for a...

    How to Make Smothered Chicken

    Who can resist a generous helping of smothered chicken? This is comfort food at its finest.


    21 Vegan Soul Food Recipes You Need to Add to Your Repertoire

    Our favorite vegan soul food recipes feature everything from hearty bowls of Hoppin' John to slices of gooey pecan pie.


    How to Make Southern Fried Pork Chops

    Marinated in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned flour and cooked in hot oil, Southern fried pork chops have lots of flavor...


    This Is Why Hush Puppies Are Called ‘Hush Puppies’

    Why are hush puppies called "hush puppies"? Let's speculate about the origins of this deep-fried deliciousness.


    Dollywood’s Cinnamon Bread Copycat

    1 review

    When I arrive at Dollywood, first things first: I head straight to the Grist Mill for some cinnamon bread. It's...

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    Kentucky Mule

    Bourbon lovers will love this Kentucky mule recipe. It's the same as a Moscow mule, but replaces the vodka with...


    What Are Goo Goo Clusters?

    Not from Nashville? Then it's time you discovered the gooey, delicious world of Goo Goo Clusters—the chocolate-coated, caramel-filled candies.


    Louisiana Meat Pies

    2 reviews

    I always found the food of Louisiana so full of flavor. These meat pies are my version of the region's...


    Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

    7 reviews

    This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the...


    Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...


    Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin Waffles

    3 reviews

    Whether you’re indulging for brunch or dinner, these chicken and waffles do it all. The Sriracha syrup adds a special...


    Ketolicious Cheesy Biscuits with Turkey Sausage

    1 review

    If you're craving serious comfort food, this sammy is for you. The keto-friendly breakfast of homemade biscuits and turkey sausage...


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    How to Make Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

    This old-fashioned banana pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert.


    Southern Deviled Eggs

    2 reviews

    There is nothing more simple, or delicious, than these southern deviled eggs. I make them for every BBQ, tailgate or...

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    This Is Why Southerners Boil Corn in Milk and Butter

    Learn how to make corn on the cob with milk and butter for the ultimate summer side dish!


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    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...


    Appalachian Stack Cake with Apple-Bourbon Sauce

    My version of a completely traditional Appalachian stack cake was inspired by the way my ancestors would have made it...


    Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter

    1 review

    A couple of years ago, one of my friend's parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the...


    Sausage and Gravy Biscuit Pockets

    1 review

    I love sausage, gravy and biscuits, so I thought it'd be a fabulous idea to make them portable for an...


    Red Eye Gravy

    This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and...