Cuisines Southern U.S.

Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a dish enjoyed nearly everywhere in the United States, though it is most commonly associated with the southern states. It is a staple breakfast of most US diners. Traditionally this breakfast is served on a plate.…

Muffuletta Sandwich

Muffuletta Sandwich

The muffuletta is a sandwich found in New Orleans, LA, USA. It originates from the Italian community and was first made and popularized at the French Quarter’s Central Grocery. It is made from a variety of sausages and cheeses and…

Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs

Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs

This is a classic U.S. style of BBQ pork ribs. Ingredients 1 slab pork spareribs 6 tbsp Rib Rub 1 cup tomato paste ½ cup molasses ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce Hickory…

Strong Candied Sweet Potatoes

Strong Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 5 large sweet potatoes 2¼ cups brown sugar 5 cloves Zest of 1 orange 2 cups water ½ cup brandy 1 tsp nutmeg 1 stick cinnamon Procedure Slice the sweet potatoes and lay in a deep baking pan with…

Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients Base 3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes ½ stick (4 tbsp) margarine, melted 2 eggs, beaten (or 3 egg whites) ½ cup milk (or ¼ cup skim milk) ⅓–1 cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon…

Ozark Pudding

Ozark Pudding

Ozark pudding is a baked cake-type pudding that apparently originated in the Ozark region of the USA. Ingredients 2 eggs, well-beaten 4 tablespoons flour 1½ cups brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups…

Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes ¾ cup orange juice ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ¼ tablespoon wheat germ 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg Procedure Slice sweet potatoes about…

Layered Pecan Pie

Layered Pecan Pie

Ingredients Filling 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese ⅓ cup white granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ea. 9-inch unbaked pie shell, or single homemade pie crust 1¼ cups chopped pecans Topping 3 eggs…

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ½ cup raisins 2 Tablespoons honey 3 Tablespoons apple juice or cider 3 Tablespoons melted butter Procedure Arrange sliced sweet potatoes, apples, and raisins…

Chew Bread

Chew Bread

Chew bread is a type of bar cookie, typically containing nuts. Ingredients Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine all ingredients except nuts, and mix well with an electric mixer. Add nuts, and stir in well. Pour into greased and…

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits are a variety of biscuits using cultured buttermilk as the primary liquid. Other biscuits use milk, or a combination of milk and cream, or powdered milk and water as the liquid. Since buttermilk is an acidic ingredient, typically…

Biscuits III

Biscuits III

This recipe is adapted from the public domain cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management. Ingredients 1¼ cups (175 g oz) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (55 g oz) caster sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons milk Procedure Preheat…