Southern Cuisine

Soul Queen Restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois has been serving mouth watering soul food to local and global diners for half a century.

Nov 30, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

Tart apples coated with buttery, sticky brown sugar and cinnamon. This is a dish that defines Southern cooking. Good eaten all alone, as a topping or a side dish.

Nov 24, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

This is the perfect recipe for the novice chef, and destined to make mouths water. Skip the bland, dry turkey in favor of something zesty and simple.

Nov 23, 2009 - Amanda Hodges Weir

Tangy tomatillos, peppery cilantro, rich garlic, and and just a hint of sweet ginger make this a better than average chicken soup.

Nov 23, 2009 - Marcelle Greene Edins

Sylvia's soul food restaurant located in Harlem, New York offers delicious home cooked everyday, special event and holiday menus that diners savor.

Nov 23, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

If you're a fan of spicy food, you will love this chili. It's not your typical 'bowl of red' but on a cold winter day it really hits the spot.

Nov 20, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

A smooth chili made of tender ground meat, mild tomatoes and warm spices will have dinner guests asking for seconds.

Nov 8, 2009 - Marcelle Greene Edins

Jambalaya is a traditional Cajun dish that makes a one pot meal. Rich and flavorful, easy to make; this authentic jambalaya uses fresh ingredients and healthy brown rice.

Nov 8, 2009 - Maria Blanco

When cooking Cajun and Creole foods like gumbo, étouffée, sauce piquant or jambalaya the first and most important instruction is always, "first you make a roux."

Nov 4, 2009 - Maria Blanco

In the Deep South it is rare to have a snowy day - especially on Christmas - so southerners have to make their own. Luckily this no-bake cake is as easy as they come.

Nov 4, 2009 - Maria Blanco

The best salad recipes for the holidays help lighten the richness of typical southern holiday fare, brighten the meal, cleanse the palate, and entice the eye.

Nov 3, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Succulent shrimp, a rich roux, and fresh peppers combine to make this classic dish that warms the soul.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jeremy Suizo

Enjoy Texas style slow cooked Barbequed Smoked Brisket any day, any time - even if you don't own a smoker or barbeque pit. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Oct 28, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Red Beans and Rice is a traditional meal served throughout South Louisiana. What's for dinner? If it's Monday the answer will be healthy, hearty, Red Beans and Rice!

Oct 26, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Looking for a special meal for a birthday or holiday? This delectable treat is a meal in itself, but add a side dish or two and it's a cause for celebrating.

Oct 8, 2009 - DeLene Sholes

Corning or Pyrex ramekins make these individually baked casseroles special. Kids love the mild Tex-Mex flavor while eating from their very own casserole dish!

Oct 8, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Beef Pot Roast, and white beans on hot fluffy rice can warm a body right down to its soul on a cold Fall or Winter day! Just add a simple salad for an easy healthy meal.

Oct 7, 2009 - Maria Blanco

There is nothing like the luscious taste of Muscadine syrup or jelly on a hot buttered biscuit. Can't have sugar? There is even a Scuppernong jelly recipe for that!

Sep 24, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Making jelly stock is the most important part of making delicious Muscadine products. Master this technique to enjoy muscadine flavor all year long.

Sep 24, 2009 - Maria Blanco

A New Mexican specialty is the green chile pepper. This article explores its background and common uses.

Sep 22, 2009 - Josanna Simpson

The Muscadine, or Scuppernong grape, is a real Southern gem arriving at the perfect time of year to make Thanksgiving dinner uniquely Southern with flavorful meal ideas.

Sep 20, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Sauteed chorizo and onions, roasted corn, smoked cheddar, fresh herbs and roasted tomato sauce make this pizza an interesting alternative to the average, boring pizza.

Sep 18, 2009 - Alia Luria

Boudin is a traditional pork sausage of Cajun cuisine. Cooked pork, rice and seasonings are stuffed into sausage casings to create a uniquely flavorful treat!

Sep 15, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Stuffed bell peppers are a Southern treat which varies in style from home to home, and nearly every Southern home boasts an excellent version!

Sep 12, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Sizzling smoked sausage compliments the hot and sweet flavor of the rice, with hearty black beans and a little sweet corn.

Sep 11, 2009 - Amy Shropshire

This gravy, served over biscuits, makes a hearty filling breakfast, or breakfast-for-dinner, and adds a little extra nutrition to a traditional favorite.

Sep 9, 2009 - Amy Shropshire

If you're an American Southerner, cornbread is a staple in your household. Not that cornbread isn't delicious just the way it is, but who doesn't like to spice things up?

Sep 8, 2009 - Kimberly Edwards

Grits are a Southern food staple. They can make a meal on their own, or may be used with other ingredients to make tasty breakfast dishes.

Sep 3, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

A gourmet herb delight little known but in rural Cajun Louisiana; garden fresh Gumbo des Herbes has nourished French families for centuries with its healthy leafy greens.

Aug 29, 2009 - Maria Blanco

Privately published in the late 1980s or early 1990s, this paperback cookbook contains authentic Cajun recipes with a holiday theme

Aug 8, 2009 - Marie Brannon

A soft, creamy mixture of tender chicken, corn tortillas, tomatoes and spicy chiles topped with melted cheese, King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a homestyle cooking classic

Jul 15, 2009 - Marcelle Greene Edins

Succulent bits of pork marinated in a pineapple and pepper sauce are the trademark of this delicious taco from Mexico City.

Jul 14, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

Traditionally made with white rice, this jambalaya has gotten a makeover. Brown rice is a healthy substitution that is easily accomplished in the oven.

Jul 10, 2009 - Erin Brasell

At Colonial Williamsburg, historians preserve past practices through research and public interpretation. The cooking craft program is called Foodways.

Jul 1, 2009 - Sara E. Lewis

Award-winning executive chef Frank Lee of Slightly North of Broad tends to be a maverick when it comes to embracing the many flavors of Charleston.

Jun 19, 2009 - Kay Harwell Fernandez

Lots of places in Fort Worth have a great reputation for barbecue, and seeking them out to verify the rumors was an easy task.

Jun 14, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Cook Maize Meal Quick and Easy in the Microwave, Stove or Outdoors. Putupap, in Afrikaans Krummelpap, is maize meal porridge prepared to resemble a koes-koes dish.

Jun 5, 2009 - Yolande Pienaar

Mashed potatoes are an American staple and there is nothing more satisfying than a plate graced with a huge helping of this creamy buttery heaven.

May 18, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

Similar to a stuffed bell pepper, Chile Relleno is stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture but then it is dipped in an egg batter and fried for a light crisp shell.

May 9, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

Louisiana-style red beans paired with sausage and brown rice make a perfect main course or side dish. The combination is unmatched -- both economical and tasty.

May 6, 2009 - Erin Brasell

Southern style collard greens can be tasty and healthy. After preparing this vegetarian/vegan take on the classic side dish, you will never turn back.

Apr 24, 2009 - Erin Brasell

Hot water cornbread is a favorite southern staple. In addition to being a tasty side dish, one can utilize these cakes as a main part of their meal plan.

Apr 15, 2009 - Dee Dee Smith

There are a few simple steps to keep in mind in order to alleviate chicken-frying anxiety.

Apr 7, 2009 - Debbie Henthorn

This Muffuletta Bread recipe will hold up to the Olive Salad, meats and cheeses used to build this great sandwich.

Apr 7, 2009 - Debbie Henthorn

While there is any number of submarine or grinder sandwiches throughout the United States, the Muffuletta has its distinctive roots in New Orleans.

Apr 7, 2009 - Debbie Henthorn

Gloria Chadwick introduces her newest cookbook with a Tex-Mex tour of San-Antonio followed by chapters of authentic recipes of San Antonio's unique food and flavors.

Apr 4, 2009 - Liliana Tommasini

If you're in the mood for some gumbo, live jazz and a smokin' Hurricane cocktail, look no further than Roux Louisiana Kitchen in San Jose, CA.

Mar 24, 2009 - Sharael Kolberg

Nothing can compare to a pot of beef stew cooked slowly in a cast iron Dutch oven. This recipe for two can be easily multiplied for additional servings.

Mar 16, 2009 - Beverly Bright

Meatloaf cooked in an cast iron skillet is not only healthy but transitions from the oven to the stovetop. Southern cooks know the value of cast iron cooking utensils.

Mar 16, 2009 - Beverly Bright

Hush Puppies, a popular southern dish made with balls of cornmeal batter, are traditionally seasoned with garlic, chopped onion, spices and then fried with battered fish.

Mar 9, 2009 - Christopher T. Reilly