Author: Charlotte
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel or Marshmallows
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb sweet potatoes (about 4 large) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85 g) 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (100 g) 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (60 ml)…
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Classic Deviled Eggs with Mustard and Relish
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 halves (serves 6) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 large eggs 3 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsp sweet pickle relish, well-drained 1 tsp pickle brine or white wine vinegar 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp black…
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Extra-Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken with Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 pieces) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes (includes 4 hours marinating) Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (8 pieces) 2 cups buttermilk, 1/4 cup dill pickle brine, 2 tbsp hot sauce 2 tsp kosher salt, 1…
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Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy, Grits, and Eggs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices country ham, 1/4 inch thick (20–24 oz total) 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 cup very strong brewed coffee, hot 1/2 cup water 1 tsp light brown sugar 1 tsp apple cider vinegar…
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Smoky Corn Maque Choux with Bacon and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 large yellow onion, small dice (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, small dice (about 1 cup) 2 ribs celery, small dice…
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Hickory-Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 8–24 hours dry brine) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (plus optional dry brine) Quick Ingredients 3.5–4 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, and/or split breasts) Dry brine (optional): 1 tbsp kosher salt Rub: 2 tsp…
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Cajun Dirty Rice with Pork, Chicken Livers, and Trinity
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf + 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for rice) 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 12 oz ground…
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Ultra-Moist Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12–14 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 28–33 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling and frosting) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp allspice (optional) 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2…
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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (main) or 6 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb large shell-on Gulf shrimp (16–20 count), deveined (heads on if available) 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, divided 1/2…
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Classic New Orleans Beignets with Chicory Coffee
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 beignets (serves 8) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours rising) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F (40–43°C) 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet; 7 g) active dry yeast 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar 2…
