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Squirrel Dumplings

This is an excellent way to cook old squirrels, which are too tough for Frying.
2 squirrels
1 quart buttermilk
2cups water
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper
Dumplings:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk
Skin and gut squirrels, removing any shot. Wash thoroughly in cold water Cut into serving pieces and place [...]

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2 pounds pork maw
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
4 stalks celery, finely chopped, divided
4 small onions, finely chopped, divided
4 small green bell peppers, cored, seeded and finely chopped, divided
5 pounds precooked chitins
Wash the pork maw thoroughly in several changes of cold water and [...]

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I have had more compliments on this chicken than anything else I cook. The crust is crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. I hope you enjoy it too!
1 whole chicken, cut into 9 pieces or 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 cups self-rising flour
3 to 4 cups vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons [...]

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This is a traditional Southern feast on New Year’s Day. It’s a wonderful blend of rice, black-eyed peas, and ham that will make you happy all year.
1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
6 strips salt pork or bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of hot sauce
1/2 cup minced green onions, [...]

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Chicken Pot Pie

The roots of this traditional Southern classic go back a long way. Recipes for poultry or beef baked in a pastry crust can be traced back to Medieval times in the British Isles..
The term “pot pie” originally referred to the cooking method (cooked in a pot) rather than to the dish itself, and first appeared [...]

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It doesn’t get much more Southern than this. Make a big pot and invite the Preacher over for Sunday Dinner!
1 chicken, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
2 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoonss lard or vegetable shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tteaspoon salt
Place chicken in a large Dutch oven. Add chicken seasoning and enough [...]

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This dish combines several flavors beloved to South Louisiana- catfish, crawfish, and a rich Creole sauce. The dish is named for Evangeline, a legendary Acadienne heroine.
4 catfish fillets
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon [...]

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A traditional Cajun recipe.
1 1/2 cups lard or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 cups water
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
Louisiana hot sauce to taste or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups dry white wine
1 pound andouille or smoked sausage
One rabbit, cut into [...]

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2 Cups Buttermilk
1 Rabbit,cut into serving pieces
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Vegetable Shortening
Gravy
3 tablespoons Pan Drippings
1/4 cup Flour
1 1/2 cup Milk
Place rabbit pieces in a large, zipper-lock freezer bag. Cover with buttermilk and soak for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.Dredge rabbit in flour seasoned with salt and [...]

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Sausage gravy is made from the pan drippings leftover from frying sausage, then the sausage is crumbled into the gravy and served over hot biscuits.
1 pound hot sausage
1/2 cup flour
11/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
In a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled sausage until done, about 8 minutes. Remove from [...]

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