1,250 Southern Recipes
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Vegan Gumbo with Okra and Red Beans
A hearty vegan gumbo simmered with smoky spices, tender red beans, and fresh okra.
Skillet Fried Catfish with Cajun Cornbread Crust
Golden fried catfish fillets coated in a spicy Cajun-seasoned cornbread crust, pan-fried until crisp and flaky.
Crispy Soul-Style Fried Okra with Spicy Remoulade
Golden fried okra with a crunchy coating served alongside a tangy and spicy remoulade sauce, perfect as a soulful appetizer or side.
Creole Shrimp Étouffée with Tomato and Bell Peppers
This classic Creole étouffée features succulent shrimp simmered in a savory tomato and bell pepper sauce thickened with a rich roux.
Skillet-Fried Country Ham with Buttermilk Biscuits
Tender buttermilk biscuits paired with skillet-fried country ham create a hearty Southern breakfast classic with rich, savory flavors.
Buttermilk-Brined Fried Chicken with Spiced Aioli
Crispy fried chicken soaked in a tangy buttermilk brine, served with a rich, spicy aioli perfect for dipping.
Sautéed Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter
This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a bold Cajun spice blend, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
One-Pot Whole30 Shrimp Boil with Garlic and Herbs
A fuss-free one-pot shrimp boil bursting with garlic and fresh herbs, combining clean flavors and easy preparation for a satisfying meal.
Savory Cornbread Muffins with Jalapeño and Cheddar
Moist cornbread muffins studded with spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for any southern-inspired meal.
Po’ Boy Sliders with Crispy Fried Shrimp and Remoulade Sauce
Miniature Louisiana po’ boy sandwiches loaded with crispy fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, and a tangy remoulade sauce for a flavorful bite-sized snack.
Crawfish Étouffée with Butter-Braised Rice
A rich and flavorful Louisiana crawfish étouffée served over tender butter-braised white rice, showcasing deep roux and fresh herbs.
Spicy Red Beans and Andouille Sausage Stew
A hearty Louisiana-inspired stew featuring tender red beans simmered with smoky andouille sausage and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Redfish with Roasted Vegetables
This sheet pan dish features tender redfish fillets seasoned with bold Cajun spices, roasted alongside vibrant bell peppers and sweet potatoes for a hearty, flavorful meal.
One-Pot Southern-Style Chicken and Rice with Smoked Paprika
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with aromatic smoked paprika, garlic, and bell peppers into fluffy rice.
Pan-Seared Catfish with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
A Southern classic pan-seared catfish fillet served with tangy Alabama white barbecue sauce made from mayonnaise, horseradish, and vinegar.
Spiced Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Carolina Slaw
Crisp-fried catfish filets coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust, served with a tangy cabbage slaw reflecting Southern flavors.
Sweet Tea-Infused Peach Cobbler with Folding Chair Spice Blend
A warm peach cobbler infused with sweet tea and a custom spice blend inspired by the folding chair’s legacy, perfect for summer evenings.
Blackened Catfish Po’Boy Sandwich with Creole Slaw
A vibrant po’boy sandwich featuring blackened catfish and a crunchy Creole-spiced slaw, reflecting the riverfront’s fiery energy.
Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork with Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
Tender pork shoulder smoked low and slow, shredded and tossed in tangy Carolina-style mustard barbecue sauce for a Southern classic.
Pan-Fried Catfish with Cornmeal Crust and Collard Greens
Golden, crispy pan-fried catfish coated in seasoned cornmeal, served alongside tender, garlicky collard greens for a Southern classic.
Pecan-Crusted Catfish with Tangy Remoulade Sauce
Pan-fried catfish fillets coated in a crunchy pecan crust, served alongside a zesty homemade remoulade sauce.
Collard Green and Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Smoked Turkey
A hearty South Carolina-inspired stew combining smoky turkey, tender collard greens, and black-eyed peas in a savory broth.
Simple Country-Style Tomato and Onion Salad
Fresh, bright tomatoes and crisp onions tossed with a tangy vinaigrette for a refreshing Southern-inspired salad.
Southern-Style Shrimp and Grits with Smoky Bacon
Tender shrimp sautéed with smoky bacon served over creamy stone-ground grits for a comforting Southern classic.
About southern cooking
What defines Southern cooking?
Southern cooking is fat, corn and time. Pork fat — bacon drippings, ham hocks, lard — seasons vegetables as much as it cooks them, cornmeal becomes cornbread, grits and the crust on fried fish, and greens and beans are simmered until soft rather than kept crisp. The buttermilk-and-cast-iron pairing runs from biscuits to fried chicken, and a splash of vinegar or hot sauce at the table cuts the richness. Our 1,250 Southern recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Southern pantry staples?
Bacon or its drippings, ham hocks, stone-ground cornmeal and grits, all-purpose and self-rising flour, buttermilk, lard or shortening, cane syrup or sorghum, black-eyed peas, collard and turnip greens, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar and cayenne. A seasoned cast-iron skillet is effectively an ingredient.
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Are there vegetarian Southern options?
Use the Vegetarian category filter alongside this page to find Southern recipes without meat. The catalog has thousands of cross-filtered combinations.