For example,Carolina hash originated with enslaved people, whilecrab cakes reportedly date back to Native American cooking.
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We’re talking flour, butter, baking soda, baking powder, and buttermilk.
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So in the name of tradition and good taste, like give these pillow-light babies a chance.
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Get our recipe forHomemade Buttermilk.
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Buttermilk Pancakes
A Southern breakfast-table classic, buttermilk pancakes are melt-in-your-mouth yummy, and guess what?
Get our recipe forProtein-Packed Flaxseed Buttermilk Pancakes.
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Get our recipe forStrawberry Stuffed French Toast.
Get our recipe forSouthern Breakfast Hash.
Get our recipe forSmokey Southern Succotash.
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Get our recipe forMaryland Crab Cakes with Fruity Salsa.
Blueberry Peach Cobbler
Peaches are as iconic to Georgia as crab is to Maryland.
Wanna take things up a level?
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Throw in fresh blueberries.
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Get our recipe forSmoky Ribs with Peach BBQ Sauce.
Get our recipe forBourbon Glazed Ham with Peach Chutney.
Get our recipe forPotato Salad.
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Get our recipe forSmoky Baked Beans.
Get our recipe forDeviled Eggs with Bacon.
Get our recipe forPickled Cucumbers.
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Pickled jalapenos lend an obvious boost to Tex-Mex dishes, but don’t limit yourself.
Try adding their sweet heat to just about any sandwich, burger, or stir-fry.
Get our recipe forPickled Jalapenos.
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Pickled Onions
Onions are also perfect for pickling.
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Get our recipe forBrussels Sprouts Salad with Pickled Red Onions.
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And tacos, are, of course, aTex-Mex favorite.
Get our recipe forShrimp Tacos with Pickled Onions.
Get our recipe forChicken Taco with Roasted Peppers.
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Get our recipe forShrimp and Grits.
Old Bay originated in Baltimore, Maryland.
Get our recipe forRoasted Shrimp Cocktail.
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This dish is mouthwatering and so very Southern.
If only this classic weren’t so…deep fried.
The panko-based crust is so yummy, we bet you won’t notice the difference.
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Get our recipe forCoconut Shrimp.
Or is it an American dish with no connection to Mexico whatsoever?
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Get our recipe forMini Tamale Pies.
In any event, meatloaf is a mainstay at that good ole' Southern mainstay, Cracker Barrel.
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As a side dish for barbecued ribs, mac and cheese can pack a hefty caloric punch.
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Get our recipe forStuffed Jalapenos.
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Get our recipe forVegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes.
Get our recipe forEasy Chicken and Dumplings.
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It makes sense when you think about what soda pop is made of.
Don’t we all deserve the occasional gooey, sweet, chocolate treat?
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Get our recipe forCoca-Cola Cake.
Rudolph called them “Krispy Kremes,” and the rest is Southern history.
Get our recipe forOld Fashioned Donuts.
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Strawberry Shortcake
“Strawberry shortcake” is a bit of misnomer.
Up North, that delivery system is, paradoxically, a sweet version of a Southern biscuit.
We like using angel-food cake, which allows the strawberries and cream to take center stage.
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Get our recipe forGrilled Strawberry Shortcake with Balsamic Glaze.
Get our recipe forGrilled Corn on the Cob.
Get our recipe forPulled Pork Sandwich.
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Get our recipe for theHealthiest Coleslaw.
Mashed Potatoes
How serious are Southerners about their mashed potatoes?
Some go so far as to say no holiday meal is complete without a bowl of homemade smashed spuds.
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Our version takes the opposite route by using Parmesan cheese to maximize flavor while minimizing caloric cost.
Get our recipe forVegan Smashed Potatoes.
Get our recipe forPork Chili Verde.
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Southern Fried Chicken
Just how iconic is Southern fried chicken to the Southern cuisine canon?
Well, the name should give it away.
Spoiler alert: We don’t.
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Get our recipe forOven-Fried Chicken.
Topped with fresh corn salsa, this dish will make you forget all about the batter and the grease.
Get our recipe forCornmeal Catfish with Corn.
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In this version, the tomato gravy starts with a couple of tablespoons of rendered bacon fat.
Go on, live a little.
Get our recipe forCornmeal Catfish with Tomato Gravy.
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Blackened Fish Sandwich
There’s more than one way to cook a catfish, they say.
And they’re right.
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Get our recipe forBlackening Spice.
Jambalaya
Another staple of Southern cuisine that comes from Louisiana is jambalaya.
Jambalaya is essentially rice, protein, veggies, and spices, and there are countless variations.
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Get our recipe forJambalaya.
Smashed Sweet Potatoes
When you talk about vintage Southern recipes, you might’t leave outsweet potato pie.
Get our recipe forSpicy Smashed Sweet Potatoes.
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Get our recipe forKey Lime Pie.
Get our recipe forCrumb-Topped Apple Pie.
Get our recipe forHealthier Triple Coconut Cream Pie.
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Its foundation, the banana, grows in abundance in Florida.
Get our recipe for aLow-Calorie Grilled Banana Split.
Let this list of vintage southern recipes guide your meal planning for the week.
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Step back in timeand out of your comfort zoneand bring back these tried-and-true favorites.
They are classics for a reason!
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