158 southern recipes

Southern hush puppies with creamed corn, chopped onions, and cornmeal batter. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil, fry until golden for moist, slightly sweet cornbread fritters.

Lowcountry chicken perlow rice cooked in pan drippings and gizzard broth for deep, savory flavor. A Southern one-pot tradition with whole roasted chicken folded into seasoned rice.

Southern-style cornbread dressing loaded with crumbled cornbread, savory chicken broth, celery, and onions. Low-fat, diabetic-friendly, and baked until golden. A classic Thanksgiving side dish the whole family will love.

Sadza, the staple Zimbabwean corn porridge made from white cornmeal and water. Two ingredients, one pot, and a thick, starchy side that's the foundation of Southern African meals.

Southern mustard greens slow-simmered with smoked ham hocks, cabbage, and potatoes in a peppery pot likker. A one-pot soul food classic cooked low and slow.

Bean, okra, and tomato soup simmered with a ham bone for deep smoky flavor. A Southern classic that turns leftover ham into a hearty, satisfying soup.

A Southern sweet potato pone made with raw grated sweet potatoes, allspice, cinnamon, and a simple batter. Baked in a square pan until golden. Old-fashioned comfort at its finest.

Southern-style mashed yellow squash casserole sweetened with brown sugar and topped with whole wheat breadcrumbs, baked until golden. Egg-free, feeds 12, and a summertime potluck staple.

Pressure cooker Hoppin' John with brown basmati rice, wild rice, black-eyed peas, collard and mustard greens, and stewed tomatoes. A hearty Southern one-pot classic.

Canned asparagus topped with a hot bacon and onion dressing made with vinegar and sugar substitute. A low-calorie Southern-style side dish at just 31 calories per serving.

Brunswick Stew with Chicken and Beef: a tangy Southern stew with shredded chicken, ground beef, tomato juice, onion, and a vinegar kick. Slow-simmered until thick and rich.

Southern pigs' tails and lima beans, slow-simmered with onion, garlic, and sweet bell peppers for deep pork-infused flavor. Old-school soul food stew where inexpensive pork cuts make rich, sticky broth.

Southern-style chopped barbecue pork shoulder rubbed with crushed red pepper, slow-roasted with vinegar, and tossed in tangy barbecue sauce. Fall-apart tender with serious kick.

Southern-style smothered okra and eggplant slow-cooked with tomatoes, bell pepper, and apple juice until meltingly tender. No oil needed in this hearty, no-fat vegetable dish.

Old-fashioned chicken and dumplings made from scratch with stewed chicken, rich broth, and hand-rolled flat dumplings. Southern comfort food the way Grandma made it.

Sliced sweet potatoes baked under a golden, flaky pie crust with cinnamon and sugar. This old-fashioned Southern cobbler is simple as can be and twice as good.