Category: Food and Recipes
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Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hocks
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 2 1/4 lb collard greens (about 3 large bunches) 1 lb smoked ham hocks (2 medium) 1 tbsp neutral oil or bacon drippings 1 large yellow onion, diced 6 cloves…
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Cajun Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies and Tartar Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes 20 minutes soaking and 10 minutes batter rest) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 catfish fillets (about 6 oz each) 1 cup buttermilk + 1 tsp hot sauce + 1 tsp kosher salt (soak) 1 cup fine cornmeal…
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Cozy Tomato-Rich Brunswick Stew with Pulled Pork or Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (1 tbsp to cook, 1 tbsp to finish) 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 1 green bell pepper,…
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Lowcountry Shrimp Boil with Old Bay and Sausage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 cups water 12 oz lager beer (optional) 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning, plus more for serving 1 tbsp kosher salt 2 lemons, halved 1 large yellow onion, quartered 6 garlic cloves, smashed 3…
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Crawfish Étouffée with Cajun Trinity Over Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups long-grain white rice + 4 cups water + 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for roux) + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper,…
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Silky Lowcountry She-Crab Soup with Sherry
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1–1 1/4 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup finely minced sweet onion 1 small celery rib, finely minced (optional) 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups seafood stock (or clam juice…
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Southern Tomato Pie with Cheddar-Mayo Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (9-inch deep-dish pie) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes 30 minutes draining) Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 30 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust, chilled 2 1/2 lb ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 inch 1 tsp kosher salt (for…
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Skillet Cornbread Dressing with Giblet Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10-12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients Skillet Cornbread (10-inch): cornmeal 1 1/2 cups, all-purpose flour 1/2 cup, baking powder 1 tbsp, baking soda 1/2 tsp, kosher salt 1 tsp, buttermilk 1 1/2 cups, large eggs 2, unsalted butter…
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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…
