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Take a delicious tour of the South with our southern recipes. Gather the family around the table for these old, easy and southern soul food recipes.

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    A Guide to Memphis Barbecue

    Explore Memphis-style barbecue, from spice-rubbed dry ribs and saucy wet ribs to pulled pork sandwiches loaded with coleslaw.

    A Guide to Texas Barbecue

    Texas barbecue is rooted in a wide range of culinary influences. Here's everything you need to know about this signature...


    Buttery Cornbread

    A friend gave me this cornbread recipe several years ago, and I think it's the best recipe I've tried. I...


    Louisiana Crunch Cake

    1 Reviews

    Louisiana crunch cake is every coconut lover's dream come true, with crispy coconut baked onto the exterior of the tender,...


    Smoked Bacon and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

    Smoked bacon and jalapeno mac and cheese isn't like anything from a box. The tangy, cheesy sauce is studded with...

    Red Slaw

    Give your next cookout a kick of North Carolina flavor with this crisp, sweet and tangy red slaw, named for...


    A Guide to North Carolina Barbecue

    North Carolina-style barbecue is all about slow-smoked pork, vinegar-based sauces and a whole lot of tradition.

    Cheerwine Cake

    It’s untraditional, but this Cheerwine cake is a unique Southern dessert, from the Cheerwine soda to the Bundt cake shape.


    Barbecue Spaghetti

    This Memphis classic transforms leftover pulled pork into a comforting barbecue spaghetti.


    Sawdust Pie

    Sawdust pie is a nostalgic southern dessert with a fun name and an unforgettable chewy filling.


    This Nostalgic Southern Brunch Menu Will Be the Best Meal of Your Week

    Taste of Home assistant art director (and native New Orleanian) Ali Sullivan shares the recipes she makes when hosting her...

    Fried Corn

    1 Reviews

    This southern fried corn delivers buttery, sweet and smoky kernels with caramelized edges that will have everyone demanding seconds.


    Slow-Cooker Collard Greens

    This easy slow-cooker collard greens recipe combines fresh greens with smoked ham hock to make enough for a crowd.


    Dirty Martini Dip

    1 Reviews

    You'll find all the iconic ingredients of the namesake cocktail in this dirty martini dip, right down to the vodka,...


    Alex Bala’s Crispy Potato Shrimp & Grits Minis

    Crispy, creamy, cheesy and loaded with flavor, these shrimp and grit bites turn a southern classic into a bite-sized showstopper....


    Spicy Cantaloupe Bites

    Juicy melon, tangy sauce and assorted peppers come together to create a sweet and spicy tidbit. Combine these peppered melon...

    Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

    These crispy, juicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches are an explosion of textures and spice.


    Snickerdoodle Cake

    1 Reviews

    With its layers of cinnamon-swirl vanilla cake and tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, this snickerdoodle cake tastes just like the...


    Homemade Pumpkin Pasta

    This 30-minute pasta is a scary-good Halloween dinner. Pumpkin and carrots give the sauce a bright orange color. —Cynthia Handy,...


    Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    This juicy grilled pineapple chicken recipe brings summery, tropical flavor to the table.


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    Copycat Uno Rattlesnake Pasta

    2 Reviews

    Fans of Uno Pizzeria and Grill rejoice! This copycat Uno rattlesnake pasta recipe perfectly replicates the cheesy, creamy and spicy...


    Instant Pot Collard Greens

    Classic Southern comfort food, made fast. Instant Pot collard greens transform the robust leaves into a silky, tender side studded...


    Banana Pudding Cupcakes

    Banana pudding cupcakes bring together two classic desserts in one hand-held treat.


    Banana Pudding Poke Cake

    3 Reviews

    Cool, rich banana pudding poke cake is a fresh twist on the classic dessert. Layers of yellow cake, creamy pudding...


    Conch Fritters

    1 Reviews

    Serve up a taste of the islands with these deep-fried conch fritters that are studded with aromatic veggies. Serve them...

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    Melting Cabbage

    3 Reviews

    Our popular melting cabbage recipe transforms wedges of the healthy, crunchy vegetable into a silky, tender treat that's a perfect...


    Sheet-Pan Breakfast Quesadillas

    2 Reviews

    We love to have family and friends over for brunch on the weekends. These soft and cheesy breakfast quesadillas are...


    Jalapeno Cheese Grits

    1 Reviews

    Creamy, spicy jalapeno cheese grits are the ultimate southern-style comfort food. Serve them for breakfast or bring them to a...


    Vegan Collard Greens

    1 Reviews

    Vegan collard greens have all the flavor of the classic southern side dish without the meat. They're easy to make,...


    Alabama Chicken Stew

    4 Reviews

    North Alabama chicken stew is a regional labor of love full of flavor that comes across in every bite. Make...


    Homemade Moon Pies

    My husband loved moon pies when he was a child, and he loves this homemade version now. Add jam or...