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Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
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Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Pork shoulder, a well-marbled cut available at most supermarkets, turns fork-tender after long, slow cooking. Ours is especially succulent with a spice rub and vinegar.

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Southern Mac and Cheese
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Southern Mac and Cheese

Homemade mac and cheese is often prepared with a flour-based sauce. This Southern version uses a base of eggs and half-and-half for a tasty, custardy alternative.

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Grilled Spare Ribs with Barbecue Sauce
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Grilled Spare Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

After oven-cooking these spiced ribs in foil, add your favorite barbecue sauce -- we've included Kansas City-style, Memphis-style, and Dallas-style variations. Finish on the grill, and eat up.

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Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries
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Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries get a healthy twist with this delicious baked variation.

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Lighter Chicken and Biscuits
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Lighter Chicken and Biscuits

Smothered chicken breasts know no better companion than tender biscuits. Our lighter recipe includes healthy touches such as low-fat milk and whole-wheat flour.

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Cornbread
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Cornbread

Satisfy the entire family with the ultimate Southern comfort food.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

This summer staple is as simple as it gets -- juicy inside, crispy outside.

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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Fried Green Tomatoes

Panko-crusted fried green tomatoes make an irresistable warm-weather side dish.

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Tender Buttermilk Biscuits
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Tender Buttermilk Biscuits

These flaky biscuits benefit from, but do not require, butter and spicy-sweet pepper jelly.

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Photo: José Manuel Picayo Rivera
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Country-Fried Steak with Green Beans and Rice

This easy, homey meal comes together in just over 30 minutes.

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Collard Greens with Bacon
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Collard Greens with Bacon

Southerners love greens of all sorts; these collards pick up extra flavor with the addition of bacon and onion.

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Classic Creamy Coleslaw
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Classic Creamy Coleslaw

The classic slaw. This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and sour cream.

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Southern Fried Eggs over Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Hearty biscuits and gravy topped with fried eggs: it doesn't get any more Southern than this.

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Sweet Potato Spoon Bread
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Sweet Potato Spoon Bread

Moist sweet potato spoon bread is a Thanksgiving favorite, but it's a tasty treat any time of year.

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Buttermilk Fresh Cheese
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Buttermilk Fresh Cheese

Making your own cheese is easier than you think, and it's extra-tasty when made with buttermilk. Variations with black pepper or lemon zest add flavor and depth.

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Braised Pork Chops
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Braised Pork Chops

Wow your guests with easy braised pork chops alongside hushpuppies and sour slaw.

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Slow-Cooked Louisiana Shrimp and Grits
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Slow-Cooked Louisiana Shrimp and Grits

Down-home comfort food gets the gourmet treatment in this satisfying shrimp and grits recipe.

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Sauteed Okra with Heirloom Tomatoes and Bacon

Nutrition-packed okra, augmented with tasty tomatoes and bacon, makes a sensational side dish.

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Pecan Pie
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Pecan Pie

If you think of this dish solely as a Thanksgiving treat, think again: pie time is anytime.

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Hummingbird Cake
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Hummingbird Cake

Some say this Southern layer cake earned its name because each otherworldly bite makes you hum with delight. Another theory is that it's as sweet as the sugared water used to attract its hovering namesake.

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Banana Cream Pie
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Banana Cream Pie

Our banana cream pie makes an impressive visual statement, and it tastes as good as it looks.

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Sweet Potato Pie
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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potatoes grow in abundance down south, and their starchy, honey-sweet flavor makes for a delectable pie filling.

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Coconut Cream Pie
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Coconut Cream Pie

An American classic with an original topping; fluffy meringue replaces traditional whipped cream on this delicious pie.

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Buttermilk Pudding Cakes
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Buttermilk Pudding Cakes

These rich pudding cakes are the perfect dessert to ensure that your guests go home happy and well fed.

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Pecan Pralines
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Pecan Pralines

Pralines are a favorite Southern indulgence, and they're quick and easy to make.

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Mama's Angel Food Cake with Bourbon Creme Anglaise

Serve this heavenly angel food cake for a delightful dessert.

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