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Southern Easter Dinner Menu – 12 Delicious Recipes

Melissa Riker — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:56:34 +0000

Wondering what a traditional Southern Easter dinner looks like? These dishes, from appetizers to desserts, are perfect for your Southern feast!

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What to Eat with Hush Puppies

Melissa Riker — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:24:10 +0000

Wondering what to eat with hush puppies? These 15 meals are the perfect main to go with this tasty Southern side!

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Southern Black Eyed Peas

Melissa Riker — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:18:32 +0000

Southern black-eyed peas are a warm, flavorful dish made with smoked ham hock or turkey leg and perfect for serving over rice. Whether you are eating them for good luck on New Year's Day or enjoying them year-round, this easy black-eyed peas recipe is just what you are looking for!

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What to Serve with Fried Green Tomatoes – 15 Best Recipes

Melissa Riker — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:58:28 +0000

Wondering what to serve with fried green tomatoes? We are sharing 15 of the best pairings for this classic Southern recipe.

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Crispy Southern Fried Catfish

Melissa Riker — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:23:49 +0000

Crispy Southern fried catfish is an easy recipe ready in less than 30 minutes. This tender fish is perfectly seasoned and coated in a tasty cornmeal and flour coating that fries up in a flash.

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Best Southern Fried Chicken – Traditional Buttermilk Recipe

Melissa Riker — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:18:45 +0000

Southern fried chicken is a classic comfort food that is easier than you may think to make. Chicken is soaked in buttermilk then dredged in spiced flour and deep fried to create a crispy, crunchy crust over moist, juicy meat.

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Easy Southern Hush Puppies Recipe

Melissa Riker — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:47:27 +0000

Homemade hush puppies are a classic Southern side dish. This easy hush puppies recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and is the perfect side dish for everything from Low Country Boil to fried chicken!

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Southern Tomato Pie Recipe

Melissa Riker — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:11:42 +0000

Savory Southern Tomato Pie is made with ripe, juicy tomatoes and a creamy, cheesy filling nestled in a flaky crust.

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Old Fashioned Georgia Brunswick Stew

Melissa Riker — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:34:39 +0000

Georgia Brunswick stew is a Southern classic medley of tender chicken, smoky pulled pork, and an abundance of vegetables.

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Southern Creamed Corn

Melissa Riker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:01:12 +0000

Get a taste of the South with our easy and delicious creamed corn recipe, ready in just 15 minutes. With its creamy texture and comforting flavors, this Southern classic will become a favorite side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal, adding a touch of down-home goodness to your table.

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Country Fried Chicken with White Gravy

Melissa Riker — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:28:36 +0000

Chicken fried chicken with white country gravy is a classic Southern comfort food recipe. Crispy fried chicken breast is served up with a creamy thick gravy that will make your mouth water!

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Southern Style Green Beans

Melissa Riker — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Southern Green Beans are slow-simmered fresh string beans with onion, garlic, and smoked meat. This classic down South recipe is perfect for holidays but easy enough for weeknight meals as well.

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Chocolate Chess Pie

Melissa Riker — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:28:00 +0000

Southern Chocolate Chess Pie is a classic old fashioned recipe with a crispy, brownie-like top and smooth creamy custard filling. It's easy, fast to prep, and always a hit!

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Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Melissa Riker — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes are a classic summer treat! This easy recipe straight from the Lowcountry can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!

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Southern Candied Yams

Melissa Riker — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Candied Yams are a classic Southern dish with mashed yams combined with butter and brown sugar and topped with sweet toasted marshmallows. This Thanksgiving side dish recipe is fast and easy so you can easily enjoy it year-round!

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What to Serve with Biscuits and Gravy

Melissa Riker — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000

From Southern classics like fried green tomatoes to more unconventional sides, here are 8 of my favorite side dishes for this comforting breakfast dish!

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What to Serve with Shrimp and Grits – 20 Delicious Sides

Melissa Riker — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:01:00 +0000

Wondering what to serve with shrimp and grits? Find twenty delicious side dishes to serve with classic Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits.

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Kentucky Derby Pie Recipe

Melissa Riker — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Kentucky Derby Pie is a classic Derby recipe that tastes like a Chocolate Chip Cookie Pecan Pie! Made with or without Kentucky bourbon.

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Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

Melissa Riker — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:39:43 +0000

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts are an easy to make Southern snack that can be made in a fraction of the time of traditional boiled peanuts.

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Southern Squash Casserole

Melissa Riker — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:53:18 +0000

Southern Squash Casserole is a classic summer dish perfect for using up all those squash from the garden. This classic casserole is a tasty side dish but is hearty enough to be the main course too!

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Authentic Southern Hoppin’ John Recipe

Melissa Riker — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:35:15 +0000

Hoppin' John is a Southern bean and rice dish made with black eyed peas that is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day. Starting the year with Hoppin' John is said to bring good luck but it's delicious enough to eat year-round!

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Easy Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Melissa Riker — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 23:40:50 +0000

Sweet Potato Pie is a sweet and decadent dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of year! This homemade version with fresh sweet potatoes is a tried and true recipe you'll turn to again and again!

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Easy Southern Collard Greens with Bacon

Melissa Riker — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:41:29 +0000

These Easy Southern Collard Greens are a classic soul food recipe that couldn't be easier to make! With just 4 ingredients and a little patience, you can have delicious collards just like Grandma used to make!

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Classic Egg Salad Recipe

Melissa Riker — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:57:17 +0000

There aren't many more All-American recipes than classic Egg Salad! Hard boiled eggs are chopped and mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and topped with crunchy green onion to create the best egg salad recipe out there.

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Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Melissa Riker — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:15:52 +0000

Deviled Egg Potato Salad is the perfect combination of potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, along with egg and spices. It's perfect for summer picnics and lunches!

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Grape & Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

Melissa Riker — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

This delicious Chicken Salad with chicken, mayonnaise, grapes, and pecans can be assembled in just minutes and chilled ahead of time for a delicious summer lunch or picnic!

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Easy Homemade Drop Biscuit Recipe

Melissa Riker — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:07:47 +0000

Have fresh, from scratch homemade biscuits on the table in just 15 minutes! This easy homemade biscuit recipe makes a soft, buttery biscuit perfect for topping with butter, jam, or serving on the side of your favorite meal, no biscuit cutter required!

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Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Recipe

Melissa Riker — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000

This Chocolate Pecan Pie is the ultimate indulgent dessert recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any special occasion!

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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Melissa Riker — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:00:28 +0000

Unbelievably easy sweet potato casserole with a crumbly buttery brown sugar and pecan topping. This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is one Thanksgiving or holiday dessert recipe you won't want to miss!

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3 Ingredient Homemade Sausage Gravy Recipe

Melissa Riker — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Delicious homemade sausage gravy is the perfect companion to biscuits or Texas toast. This is my best sausage gravy recipe, with only has 3 ingredients and takes just 15 minutes start to finish!

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