1Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
Parker feierbachMillie Peartree's baked mac & cheese is famous for a number of reasons. Our major takeaway—layering cheese and an eggy custard makes for the MOST creamy, saucy, and decadent dish ever. We might never make it another way again.
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2Southern Collard Greens
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3Pimiento Cheese Corn Muffins
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThe flavor squad is here to provide standard corn muffins with a mega boost which takes its cues from classic Southern pimento cheese. Packed with shredded cheddar, diced pimiento peppers, garlic powder, and a generous amount of cayenne, the result is a savory delight.
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4Southern Potato Salad
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5Corn Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis corn casserole transcends other commonplace casseroles into a league of its own. It’s packed with sweet corn, balanced by a pinch of paprika and herby chives, and has a super-tender and custardy texture that will have you on your third helping before you even know what hit you.
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6Fried Green Tomatoes
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7Spoonbread
Emily Hlavac Green Spoonbread is cross between a soufflé and cornbread and meant to be served by scooping out servings with a big, well, spoon! True purists might say sugar doesn't belong in spoonbread—if you agree, cheddar cheese folded into the mixture instead would also be just as good.
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8Pimento Cheese
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIIf you love party dips like Buffalo chicken or spinach artichoke, you’ll LOVE pimento cheese. This soft, creamy spread loaded with shredded cheddar cheese and spiked with diced pimento peppers and hot sauce can be served hot or cold (so make it ahead of time!).
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9Fried Okra
TARA DONNEWe think this Southern recipe is the best way to enjoy this tricky little vegetable. Dredging in buttermilk and cornmeal, then frying in a small amount of oil achieves that extra-crispy and golden crust that'll convert even the most ardent of okra-haters. Anti-frying? Try our air fryer okra instead!
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10Southern-Style Cornbread
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11Southern Fried Corn
Joel goldberg 12Sautéed Mustard Greens
ERIK BERNSTEINAkin to a stir-fry, these finely shredded greens retain a wonderful bite, with a balance of tender pieces and crispy edges. We particularly love cooking mustard greens this way, but you can sub in collards, turnip greens, kale, or any combination with equal success.
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13Hush Puppies
ETHAN CALABRESEHush puppies—or fried balls of savory cornmeal batter—are a welcome addition to any seafood spread or fried food feast. Trust us, once you try them, you won't be able to keep hushed about 'em!
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14Oyster Stuffing
PARKER FEIERBACHIf you're new to the oyster stuffing game, let us tell you, you're in for a treat. Oysters lend a briny, super-savory flavor to your stuffing that will keep your guests coming back for second and third helpings.
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15Corn Fritters
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17Deviled Eggs
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19Black-Eyed Pea Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM 20Air Fryer Crab Cakes
ANDREW BUICrab cakes are the best because you get all the deliciousness of crab without all of the tedious, messy work of pulling meat from the shells. Since you're already skipping that mess, go even further and skip the pan-fry too and cook 'em in your air fryer!
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