Author: Charlotte
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Warm Peach Cobbler with Cinnamon and Vanilla Ice Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe peaches (about 8 cups sliced) 2/3 cup granulated sugar + 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2…
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Country-Fried Steak with Creamy Sawmill Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (add 20–30 minutes if marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (1 hour 25–30 minutes with optional marinade) Quick Ingredients 4 cube steaks (5–6 oz each; 1.5–2 lb total) 1 cup buttermilk (optional, for soak) + 1 tsp hot sauce 1 1/4…
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Crispy Cornmeal Fried Okra with Comeback Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute soak) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb fresh okra 1/2 cup buttermilk + 2 large eggs 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp…
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Extra-Flaky Biscuits with Peppery Sausage Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 (makes 10–12 biscuits; about 4½–5 cups gravy) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 2½ cups (312 g) + ¼ cup (32 g) for gravy Baking powder 1 tbsp; baking soda ½ tsp; fine salt 1 tsp Unsalted butter…
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Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Vinegar Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8–24 hours optional dry brine) Cook Time: 8–10 hours Total Time: 9–12 hours (plus optional 8–24 hour dry brine) Quick Ingredients 6–8 lb bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) Rub: 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tbsp kosher salt,…
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Chicken and Andouille Gumbo with Okra and Filé
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1.5 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 inch 3/4 cup neutral oil + 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (dark roux) 1 large onion, 1 green bell…
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One-Pot Jambalaya with Andouille and Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, small dice 1 green bell pepper, small dice 2 celery ribs, small dice…
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Monday Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried red kidney beans, sorted and rinsed (soaked overnight or quick-soaked) 2 tbsp neutral oil 12 oz smoked andouille or kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch OR 1 smoked ham hock…
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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Sharp Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water) 3 large eggs 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided 12…
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Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Comeback Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12–16 slices) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 firm green (unripe) tomatoes, about 1½ lb total, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispness)…
