Red beans and rice by John Spottiswood

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this with a jerk marinated chicken or pork, but it also goes well with grilled fish, steak and many other treats. If you serve it with something that isn't spicy, try adding some of the spices…

THE Bacardi Rum Cake.....adjusted for today's box cake mixes by Salad Foodie

Several years ago Bacardi’s Rum Cake recipe used an 18 ½ ounce cake mix and box of instant vanilla pudding mix. Not long after that box cake mixes were developed with “pudding in the mix” which now are known as “super moist” or “deliciously moist.”…

Carolina Coast Shirmp Bog by John Spottiswood

A bog (unlike a pilau) is any stew that includes wet, soggy rice. This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Stews, Bogs, and Burgoos by James Villas. I've left out the bacon for health reasons. It is delicious as is, but would undoubtedly be even more tasty with the bacon.

Southern Corn Bread by Salad Foodie

I was hesitant to try this because it was different than any corn bread I’ve ever made. The proportion of corn meal to flour for one, and then hardly any sugar. Now having made it I’ve decided southerners have it all right about corn bread, and I prefer this to the usual sweet variety. I like to use one third of the cornmeal as…

Buttermilk Cornbread with Green Chilies and Cheese by Salad Foodie

It’s hard to stop at just one serving of this, so if you have a hungry crowd coming, double the recipe! I love to bake cornbread in a cast iron skillet to get that crispy crust, but a 9" square baking pan will make good cornbread too.

Real Jack Daniels Steak Marinade by Gluten Free Chefery

This marinade can be used for steak or chicken. I just prefer steak. Remember folks - Jack Daniels is flammable.

Chicken and Andouille Smoked Sausage Gumbo by Carol Bjornestad

We make this every Christmas Eve - everyone in the family helps and it turns into a party in the kitchen.

Gluten Free Hearty Stovetop Chili by Gluten Free Chefery

Serve this on a bed of rice or mashed potatoes and it's not only cost effective but filling too!

Atlanta Brisket by Robyn Savoie

Atlanta Brisket is a braised, southern dish featuring boxed onion soup mix, ketchup, and Atlanta’s own Coca-Cola. In this recipe I replaced the artificial-tasting soup mix with sautéed onions and garlic powder, brown sugar, and dried thyme. To ensure that the brisket was seasoned throughout, pierced it with a fork and salted it…

Southern Coconut Cake by Salad Foodie

Rose Levy Branbaum's "Heavenly Cakes" (2009) was the inspiration for trying something new for our springtime desserts. The cake batter was made from her Southern Coconut Cake recipe, but I used a traditional buttercream frosting. Everyone agreed the cake was just like Rose said - heavenly! I have simplified some of the steps.…

Braised Kale by Roger Curtis

And you thought kale was just useful for garnishing at your local buffet! What a waste of a great vegetable. This is a substantial side dish that is great with barbeque or broiled chicken.

Chicken Fried Steak by norah lucus

A very unique twist on a southern staple!! It takes a bit of work, but the rewards are quite worth it. Enjoy.

Southern Fresh Apple Cake by Marlin Rinehart

This is a very moist and fruity cake, and typically southern (USA), studded with many sinful pleasures, i.e., apples, coconut, pecans and golden raisins, plus a rich soaking sauce to add more calories! I like to bake it in a kugelhof pan, but a bundt or plain tube pan would work fine, too. This cake would be great for Thanksgiving,…

Savory Red Beans & Rice by L.Marie Carter

I never really use to like beans, but Red Beans & Rice is one of my all time favorites! Here's my recipe for savory, meaty Red Beans & Rice. It can be a meal on it's own or an addition to a nice southern soul food meal like smothered pork chops or chicken...make sure that you have your cornbread muffins on the side.

Summer fantasy by Amreen Khan