County recipes

Hearty from-scratch black bean soup simmered with carrots, celery, and bright lemon zest, then pureed velvety smooth. A soul-warming bowl that feeds a crowd!

Low Country seafood boil reimagined as an oven-bag bake, with shrimp, smoked turkey sausage, whole potatoes, corn on the cob, and onion in savory broth. All the Carolina coast flavor, none of the pot wrestling.

Homemade low-fat turkey sausage patties with dried apples, sage, and nutmeg. Ready in 30 minutes, these breakfast sausages skip the grease and pack real country flavor into every bite.

Fried country ham with red-eye gravy: the classic Southern breakfast of thick-sliced salt-cured ham fried in its own fat, deglazed with hot coffee. Two ingredients, pure tradition.

Country-style beef ragout slow-braised in red wine and beef broth with onions, garlic, mushrooms, and ripe olives. Hearty French-Italian stew served over noodles.

California country meatballs with a beef, pork, and veal blend seasoned with fennel seeds, tossed with sauteed tri-color bell peppers, onion, and black olives. A colorful, Italian-inspired skillet dinner.

Orange country-style pork ribs slow-grilled with a tangy citrus-tomato glaze built from frozen orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Backyard grill ribs with a sweet-smoky-citrus twist.

A simple and delicious soup that can easily be made with some help from your slow cooker.

Hearty breadmaker country seed bread loaded with flax, sesame, and poppy seeds in a honey-sweetened whole wheat dough. Dump it in, press start, and let the machine work its magic.

Thin-pounded pork steaks coated in a spiced cornmeal and whole wheat crust, pan-fried crisp alongside red and green pepper strips. A 30-minute skillet dinner for 4.

Low Country oyster loaf with cracker-crusted fried oysters stuffed inside herbed French bread. A classic Southern seafood sandwich served hot with lemon.

Hill Country pickled peaches preserved in a sweet vinegar syrup with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, ginger, and white pepper. A Texas tradition for canning season.

French country apple pie with a ground almond frangipane filling topped with sliced Granny Smith apples. Toasted almonds and almond extract create a rich, nutty custard base.

Simple pan-fried trout rolled in flour and cooked golden in oil. Just 3 ingredients and 8 minutes for crispy, flaky mountain-stream trout the way it was meant to be eaten.

Quick Chinese-style chicken stir-fry with shredded breast, bamboo shoots, zucchini, and bell peppers tossed in chili bean sauce and dark soy for a fiery weeknight dinner.

Celebration rugelach stacks three tiers of cream cheese pastry filled with walnuts, golden raisins, cinnamon, and raspberry preserves into a stunning Hanukkah or holiday centerpiece.