Archive for the ‘Southern Recipes’ Category
You can celebrate Mardi Gras at home with the famous traditional Louisiana dishes. Whether you’ve visited New Orleans during carnival season or not, there is a lot to learn about the party leading up to Fat Tuesday. Read up on some of the most fascinating history, trivia, and fun Mardi Gras facts before you “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler.” Plus, get our most festive Mardi Gras recipes!
You’ll hear “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” over and over again at Mardi Gras parties. It means “let the good times roll” in Cajun French. We can get behind that idea!
In New Orleans, Carnival season starts on Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day. Many smaller parades are hosted leading up to the 12-day parading period. But the past five days comprise the most important weekend (from Thursday night until the dawn of fat Tuesday) when the biggest parades run back-to-back… Read the rest
When you remember the most significant moments of your life–graduations, birthdays, weddings, and even funerals–, it is possible the occasion marked by a gathering that included a cake. If you are Southern, the events must have included cakes.
You may remember the variety of cakes loved over the years, but the only one you probably never ate was the one served when you were born. The popularity of cake trends come and go along with American culture and society. The Americans love to jump on the bandwagon and have a piece of whatever everyone else is having.
Carrot Cake, in one form or another, has been around for centuries due to the simplicity of using carrots (along with other naturally sweet vegetables) instead of sugar. Sometime during or after World War II, if it was an increase of health-conscious public or a consequence of sugar rationing, the carrot cake “made a comeback” and was popular both in restaurants and at home.… Read the rest
The South is famous for many things, and desserts are definitely among those things. Many food enthusiasts will agree that there is no shortage of delicious desserts and treats in the Southern cuisine. Here are 10 Southern dessert recipes that are not only easy on the taste buds but also surprisingly easy to make at home.
Here are 10 Southern dessert recipes that are not only easy on the taste buds but also surprisingly easy to make at home.
1. Chess Pie
This old-fashioned Southern dessert is perfect for people who do not mind indulging in some extra sweetness. It is custard based and has a caramelized top that is made from simple and easy to get ingredients. The recipe serves 1.… Read the rest
Southern-Style Collard Greens
A love of Collard Greens is a cultural thing. These greens are unusual to many US residents that did not grow up with them. Some of us get the fun of experimenting with them as a substitute for kale or cabbage. However, the scary part of using collards come when your Southern spouse starts reminiscing about their grandmother’s recipe. The following tips and tricks are designed to help you understand these southern greens a little better. With practice and experimentation, you can create some amazing dishes.
Collard Greens Need A Long, Slow Cooking Process
This vegetable is a staple of Southern cooking and rarely seen in more northern parts. This is mainly due to the cooking time. Greens usually mean simple, leafy produce that cooks down in a few minutes. They are certainly more convenient that way. You need more love and patience with collards, which is why they suit Southern cuisine so well. It can take 2 hours to slow cook these greens to the perfect texture. They need time to soften and soak up the flavors. Chefs that take the time to treat them right don’t look back.… Read the rest
Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Over Charleston-Style Grits Southern Recipes
Some foods scream Southern US Cuisine and Charleston-style grits are one of them. Add in some delicious shrimp, andouille sausage, and great seasoning and you are on to a winner. Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Over Charleston-Style Grits is a recipe that sounds complicated – and you would be right.
There are three main elements to this dish, and they each require time and care. When the three are perfected, the combination is sure to become one of your family’s favorite southern recipes. This guide will break down those three elements with all the key ingredients and steps.… Read the rest
Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken By Paula Dean
Paula Dean is a respected name when it comes to the best southern recipes to cook at home. Because of this, Paula Dean’s Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a big hit. This creamy, spicy chicken dish is simple, tasty and sure to please the family. It uses big chunks of chicken, a creamy marinade and plenty of flavors. You can be sure that your family will ask for this on a weekly basis once you perfect it.… Read the rest
The Comforts Of Southern Recipes
Every nation will say that they have the best, unique cuisine in the world and the very best ingredients. Cheese-mongers across Europe can argue about their regions’ delicacies. The fight between Scottish and Japanese beef still rages, and now whiskey is involved. Then you have the conflicting areas of the United States. Southern Recipes food has a distinct heritage and style, and the dishes and flavors vary from state to state.
Southern foods are seen as the original recipes of the US, and many families work hard to maintain them. US food from the south has become recognized more and more in recent years, and some trendy restaurants even sell grits. The difference is that these restaurants can offer the heart of Southern US Cuisine and the farm-to-table heritage of the region.
Southern US Cuisine Has Seen A Boom In Popularity Since The Turn Of The Century.
America has become a lot smaller as a nation over the decades. The states may still be a long way apart and wonderfully diverse, but they are better connected. Digital communication, social media, domestic flights, online dating and so much more have broken down the miles between north and south.
Out-of-state diners started to learn more about … Read the rest
