Sweet Potato Salad

3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl,
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Easy Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a sacred food in the South. They date back to Medieval times in Europe, and are a required food at any church supper.

12 eggs
4 quarts water
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Creole or Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dill pickle cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Paprika
Fresh dill [...]

Spoonbread

Spoon bread dates back to the earliest days of the Southern colonies. It is a cornmeal soufflé, served as an accompaniment for meat and vegetables.

Mixed Greens

2 pounds collard greens
2 pounds mustard greens
2 pounds turnip greens
1⁄2 pound salt pork
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Place greens in kitchen sink. Fill sink with water, pushing leaves under running water as sink fills. Allow to soak for five minutes; drain water, rinse greens under running water and fill sink again. Repeat until no [...]

Potato Salad

Potato Salad
6 medium potatoes (2 pounds)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 [...]

Carrot Apple Raisin Slaw

1 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1large carrot, coarsely shredded
2 medium unpeeled Golden Delicious apples, coarsely shredded
Dash of Louisiana Hot Sauce (optional)
In large bowl, combine Mayonnaiset with apple juice concentrate, cinnamon , and pepper. Add carrots, apples, and raisins and toss well.
© 2001 Rick [...]

Fried Dill Pickles

Fried dill pickles started showing up on Southern restaurant menus in the late 1980s. They’re easy to make and are a fun party food.

2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 good shakes Louisiana Hot Sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
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Pork Cracklins

Put these in cornbread for a soulful treat.
1 pound pork fat
Slice pork into small pieces about 1/4″ thick and 1/2″ wide. Fry over medium heat in a cast iron skillet until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve.
© 2003 Rick McDaniel
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Southern Potato Salad

5 pounds boiled potatoes (peeled and cubed)
5 tablespoons miracle whip
2 tablespoons pickle relish
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
salt, pepper to taste
8 eggs boiled and chopped
Mix ingredients together and chill well.
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Butter Beans

2 tablespoons bacon drippings
16 ounces butter beans, canned or frozen drained, thawed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch of garlic powder
Place drippings, spices and beans in a medium saucepanwith enough cold water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serves 6.
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