184 southern recipes

Baked green tomatoes with brown sugar, butter cracker crumbs, and a sweet-savory contrast. A classic Southern side dish that's an oven-baked alternative to fried green tomatoes.

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.

Pecan-crusted grouper bakes flaky white fish under a Dijon-and-pecan crust for a crunchy, buttery shell with no skillet of hot oil. A 35-minute Southern-style fish dinner.

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.

Candied pecans simmered in Dr. Pepper until the soda evaporates into a sweet glaze, then oven-roasted until crispy for a unique Southern snack.

No-bake bourbon balls rolled in powdered sugar with crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa, and chopped nuts. A boozy Southern holiday treat ready in 20 minutes flat.

Diced lobster simmered in a sherry cream sauce with mushrooms, peppers, and pimentos, then spooned back into the shell and broiled with Parmesan. Southern fine dining at home.

Sour cream peach pie with fresh peach quarters in a tangy custard, finished under the broiler with a caramelized brown sugar crust. A Southern summer classic.

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.

One-pot chicken and gravy braised in a Dutch oven with jalapeno, onion, and garlic. A simple Southern-style smothered chicken served over hot biscuits.

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.

Okra and tomatoes simmer with Vidalia onion, garlic, bay, and a kick of cayenne, served over creamy grits. Vegetarian Southern comfort food, naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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.

No-bake bourbon whiskey balls rolled in powdered sugar with vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, and cocoa. A classic Southern holiday treat that gets better the longer it chills.

Cinnamon bread pudding with raisins and a warm whiskey-yogurt sauce. A lighter take on the Southern classic using skim milk and egg whites without losing any comfort.