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Resurrection Biscuits 

resurrection biscuits on a platter

Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy

 

Turkey breast with Gravy on a platter

Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade in a canning jar with ice.

 

Carrot Soufflé

 

Carrot Souffle. Sweetness from carrots and brown sugar is balanced by tanginess from buttermilk. An updated version of a Southern Living classic recipe published 12/2001.

Restaurant Salsa with Chipotle Pepper

 

Salsa in a bowl served with chips

 

Easter Basket Buttermilk Cupcakes 

Decorated cupcakes

 

 

Fried Dill Pickles

Classic Southern Pecan Pie

Classic Southern Pecan Pie. A Southern favorite make with pecans baked in a syrupy filling.

Roasted Strawberries

Roasted Strawberries. Fresh strawberries, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon slices and a pinch of salt.

Strawberry Sangria Refrigerator Jam 

strawberry sangria jam in jars, , orange, lemon, and strawberries

Slow-Cooker Beach House Beach House Pulled Pork

Fresh Apple Sour Cream Pound Cake

Pound cake on a plate

Strawberry Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits

Strawberry Blueberry Biscuits. Fresh strawberries and blueberries baked in a slightly sweet buttermilk biscuit.

Slow-Cooker Girl Scout Baked Apples

Sweet and Spicy Chili Chicken 

Sweet and Spicy Chili Chicken Drumsticks. Sweet from apricot preserves and heat from hot sauce makes these drumsticks a great appetizer or main course.

Old Fashioned Pot Roast with Vegetables and Onion Gravy

Pot roast with vegetables and gravy

Sheet-Pan Barbeque Pulled Pork Nachos

Sheet-Pan Barbeque Pulled Pork Nachos. Leftover pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and favorite toppings on a bed of tortilla chips.

Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwich

Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwich. Beef roast and onions slow cook in seasoned stock until tender. Serve on a toasted cheese roll with a side of broth for dipping.

Skillet Monkey Bread

Skillet monkey bread in cast iron skillet

Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash 

Sweet Potato Bacon Hash with Baked Eggs. A skillet meal of sweet potatoes, sweet onions, bacon and eggs. From the cookbook "Sweet Potato Love" by Jackie Garvin.

Skillet Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya 

 

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya. A one pot meal . Chicken, sausage, vegetables and rice seasoned with Cajun seasoning, cooked in a cast iron skillet.

 

Key Lime Sweet Potato Soup with Key Lime Cream   

sweet potato soup with key lime cream for Pinterest

Cherry Pie Bars with Buttermilk Glaze

 

Turkey and Sausage Gumbo

Turkey and Sausage Gumbo. Use leftover turkey to make this classic Cajun-Style stew.

Skewered Marinated Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice

 

skewered shrimp with cilantro lime rice on a platter

Readers’ Favorite 2017 Southern Cooking Recipes

readers' favorite collage

 

 

 

Cane Syrup Cake

Cane syrup cake on a platter

 

Foolproof Prime Rib Roast 

 

Foolproof Prime Rib Roast with Au Jus. A sure-fire EASY method to cook a picture perfect rib roast every time.

Christmas Cranberry White Chocolate Sour Cream Biscuits

 

Christmas Cranberry White Chocolate Sour Cream Biscuits are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.  Sour cream makes the texture as light and fluffy as air. No rolling or cutting required.

Peppermint  Bark

Peppermint Bark is an easy and elegant Christmas gift. It's a cinch to make with only four ingredients and contains layers of  semi-sweet and white chocolate. It's topped with crushed peppermint candy for a festive appearance.

 

 

 

Gingerbread Magic Cookie Bars

 

Gingerbread Magic Cookie Bars is a variation of the original Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk.  Gingersnap cookies and orange juice form a  crust that's reminiscent of gingerbread cake. The layers of coconut, white chocolate, cinnamon chips, and toffee chips add a delightful spin to the classic recipe.

 

 

Southern -Style Green Beans and Potatoes with Ham

Southern-Style Green Beans and Potatoes with Ham is an easy, one pot recipe that makes a hardy side or one pot meal. 

Turkey and Sausage Gumbo 

Turkey and Sausage Gumbo. Use leftover turkey to make this classic Cajun-Style stew.

Cranberry Oatmeal

Cranberry Oatmeal. Fresh cranberries and brown sugar form a lite syrup and are added to quick cook oatmeal for a delightful breakfast.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Raspberry Jam

Baked Brie with Raspberry Jam. Brie topped with raspberry jam and baked in a puff pastry. Serve with crackers.

Fire and Ice Pickles

Fire and Ice Pickles. Transform store bought dill pickles into a sweet, sour, spicy version. No canning required.

 

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Butter

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Butter. Sweet potatoes and apples combined with brown sugar, maple syrup, and spices and cooks overnight in the slow-cooker.

 

 

 

Classical Southern Pecan Pie

Classic Southern Pecan Pie. A Southern favorite make with pecans baked in a syrupy filling.

 

 

 

 

Cranberry Upside-Down Skillet Cake 

Cranberry Upside-Down Skillet Cake. A cream cheese skillet cake and a cranberry caramelized topping.

 

 

Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing. Lots of fresh onions, celery, and sage with cornbread and sage onion biscuits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern-Style Collard Greens and Ham Hocks

 

Southern Style Collard Greens and Ham Hocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Raisin Cookies

Vintage Raisin Cookies. A soft, buttery cookie loaded with plump raisins. Circa 1940s recipe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whole Roasted Chicken

Roasted Whole Chicken is a dish that everyone who cooks chicken needs in their stable of dishes they've perfected. It's roasted simply in a cast iron skillet with a seasoning mix and melted butter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sage and Onion Biscuits 

Sage and Onion Biscuits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Potato Fudge with Buttered Salted Pecans

Sweet Potato Fudge with Buttered Salted Pecans

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Rise Buttermilk Biscuits

Three Ingredient High Rise Buttermilk Biscuits (VIDEO TUTORIAL). High and flaky buttermilk biscuits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies. Sweet potatoes and warm spices team up with chocolate chips for a crowd pleasing cookie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes. A savory dish of sweet potatoes, sweet onions, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder. You're missing out if you've never tried sweet potatoes as a savory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Dapple Cake 
Apple Dapple Cake. A vintage hand-me-down recipe. Fresh apples and pecans are held together by just the right amount of cinnamon vanilla batter. The hot cake is topped with a freshly made caramel glaze. A family favorite.

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