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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...


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...

Creole Cabbage

This is an easy Creole skillet recipe with a wonderful texture and delicious flavor. Feel free to adjust the seasoning...


Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket

4 reviews

With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...

Southern-Style Meat Loaf

1 review

When my husband and I moved to the South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! Its addition lends flair...


Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches

3 reviews

Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite. It makes this grilled pimiento cheese sandwich shine, especially when sweet...


A 7-Day Southern Meal Plan

Take a trip to the South this week in your kitchen. We're loving all things Cajun and Creole, plus other...


Smoked Brisket

This smoked brisket recipe is always a crowd favorite—it really melts in your mouth! —Jodi Abel, La Jolla, California

Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles

Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...


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Saucy Barbecue Shrimp

5 reviews

This old, rustic Cajun dish is one of our family favorites. Don't remove the shells from the shrimp—the beauty of...


Pressure-Cooker Country Captain Chicken

2 reviews

Whether it was brought by a British sailor or not, the recipe for Country Captain Chicken has been around Georgia...


Pressure-Cooker Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken

1 review

I live in Georgia but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. —Ramona Parris,...

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Slow-Cooker Country Captain Chicken

19 reviews

Legend has it that the recipe for country captain chicken was brought to Georgia in the early 1800s by a...


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Air-Fryer Southern-Style Chicken

10 reviews

I call this America’s best-loved air-fryer chicken recipe. The secret is in the herby, golden brown breading that makes the...


Slow-Cooker Chicken Bog

1 review

Chicken bog is a South Carolina tradition with lots of variations (think herbs, spices and fresh veggies), but the standard...


Barbecued Ribs with Beer

6 reviews

These ribs are so simple to make, you will want to make them often. They always are juicy and have...


South Carolina Chicken & Rice

1 review

Chicken Bog is the traditional name for this South Carolina low country dish. We always make a big batch the...


Marinated Catfish Fillets

Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a...


Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs

4 reviews

When we're missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They're...


Fried Green Tomato Stacks

This dish is for lovers of red and green tomatoes. When I ran across the recipe, I just had to...


Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken

22 reviews

I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I make...

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Lip-Smackin’ BBQ Chicken

4 reviews

The kids always say “prepare to lick your lips” when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I’m proud of...


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Favorite Barbecued Chicken

7 reviews

Is there a place better than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my...


Hearty Beans with Beef

5 reviews

My husband raved about this sweet bean dish after tasting it at a party, so I knew I had to...


Country Fried Chicken

14 reviews

This is one of our favorite recipes to take along on a picnic. We like to eat the chicken cold,...


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Country Chicken and Gravy

33 reviews

Here's a lightened-up take on the classic southern comfort-food dish: chicken and gravy. This recipe has been a hit at...


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Southern Fried Chicken Strips

30 reviews

What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders...