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Real Southern Cornbread and Other Southern Recipes
You can find many Southern recipes on the web. Unfortunately, many are not authentic Old South. Here are the most popular Real Southern Recipes plus Southern Cooking Techniques.
I found that trying to put entire recipes here takes a lot of space and makes it hard to find anything. So we will put full recipes here if they are short. All other full recipes can be found at www.olsouthrecipes.com . They are all free, of course.
Southern Black Eyed Peas
A Traditional Southern Favorite
Black eyed peas are very simple to cook. At least they are if you follow this recipe.It is an old Southern tradition to eat black eyed peas on New Years day. It is suppose to bring good luck for the coming year.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups black eyed peas
8 cups water
1/2 table spoon salt
1/4 table spoon black pepper
1 medium size onion (whole)
1 slice bacon (un-cooked)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp vinegar
Directions
Place all ingredients in large cooking pot on stove top burner on medium heat. Cook 40 minutes or until peas are tender. Do not allow water to evaporate entirely. If peas are dry they will burn quickly.
4 servings
Serve with Southern Fried Chicken or Pork Chops, greens and cornbread for a traditional Southern Meal.
You can also make a great bean dip with cooked black eyed peas. Just mash into a paste with a fork, add 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (adjust amount according to how spicy you want the dip).
Cooking Real Southern Cornbread
Real Southern Cornbread does not contain sugar. It is not cake. It is not dessert. It is bread to accompany a meal. Check the link at start of this paragraph for a real Southern recipe.
Recipe - Turnip Greens, Mustard, Collards
Turnip greens are probably the most popular in the South, but mustard and collards are also cooked often. Turnip greens are distinctive, but mild tasting while mustard is more pronounced. Collards are the mildest in my opinion. You may use the same procedure below for any of these delicious dishes. They are really simple to cook. Here's how:Ingredients:
1 batch (bundle) turnip, mustard or collard greens (enough to fill a large pot)
1 slice bacon
1 whole onion
1/2 tsp black pepper
vinegar (juice) from bottled hot peppers (served at the table)
1. Place large pot, filled with enough water to cover the greens about 3 inches, on medium heat
2. Place washed turnip greens, onion, salt, pepper and bacon in pot
3. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
Serves 4
At the table, serve with a bottle of hot peppers that each person can use to pour some of the pepper juice on top of the turnip greens to their own taste.
The above recipe is the basic Southern Style turnip greens. Wanna spice it up a little? Make it a little distinctive? Here are some optional ingredients you might want to try.
So, now we come to the real recipe for cooking turnip greens that I use.
To the above recipe, I add:
1 tsp molasses
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
Serve with fried Pork Chops or Chicken, fried okra and baby green onions or whole chunks of sliced, fresh onion.
Southern Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing) Recipe
If you are cooking a turkey (or Sunday Baked Chicken) you absolutely must have Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing)
Mississippi Mud Pie
Great Recipe
Sinfully delicious Mississippi Mud Pie.
Did you know that Mississippi Mud Pie was NOT originated in Mississippi? Go to link above to find out where it came from. You'll never guess.
Did you know that Mississippi Mud Pie was NOT originated in Mississippi? Go to link above to find out where it came from. You'll never guess.
My Apologies
Sorry for all the links. The recipes are very long and would take a lot of space. I just can not put all the full recipes here. You can get the recipes by clicking on the links. There is nothing for sale, just free recipes.
Deviled (Stuffed) Eggs Recipe
Bettcha Can't Eat Just One!
Deviled EggsIngredients
6 eggs, hard boiled
2 tablespoon mustard
4 tablespoon mayonnaise (adjust as needed)
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cup FINELY chopped celery (optional, but it adds a wonderful crunch)
1/4 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tablespoon black pepper
Dash paprika
Directions
1. Slice boiled eggs lengthwise
2. Carefully remove yokes from eggs into a mixing bowl
3. Add all ingredients EXCEPT paprika to egg yolks and mash into a paste with a fork
4. Gently, stuff the egg white halfs with the egg yolk mixture
5. Shake a light dusting of paprika on the top of the stuffed eggs
Makes 12 stuffed eggs
Enjoy!
What's Wrong With My Biscuits?
If the dog turn up his nose at your biscuits, you are probably making a few common mistakes in making good biscuits.Here is a brief summary of those mistakes.
1. Overworking the dough
2. Improper cutting out the biscuits.
3. Improper dough mixture
4. Failure to fully pre-heat the oven
5. Rolling out dough too thin
For complete details and additional tips, jump over to Bad Biscuits. It's all free and there is nothing for sale. Just some good info.
Mexican Cornbread and Tamale Pie
Although they are not Southern, tamale pie and mexican cornbread are so good, we just had to include here.
While the tamale pie is a meal in itself and may be served alone, the mexican cornbread is great served with traditional Southern dishes. It goes very well with black eyed peas and all greens.
While the tamale pie is a meal in itself and may be served alone, the mexican cornbread is great served with traditional Southern dishes. It goes very well with black eyed peas and all greens.
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Check out this Sweet Potato Pie recipe
If you prefer pumpkin pie, it's easy to use this same recipe with just one small change.
If you prefer pumpkin pie, it's easy to use this same recipe with just one small change.
7 Common Mistakes Made in Southern Cooking
You might want to read an informative article on 7 common mistakes made in Southern cooking which I recently published. It is short and packed with good tips. Check it out.
Mom's Famous Southern Cole Slaw - Edited to add Cajun
The best cole slaw I ever had was, of course, mom's recipe. She chopped the cabbage very small, which made it a little different. You can get the recipe here. Southern Cole SlawEdited: June 19, 2008 (CAJUN IS SOUTHERN TOO)
I have always thought of Southern food as cornbread, fried chicken and black eyed peas. I recently realized that Cajun food is also about as Southern as you can get...although a somewhat specialized type of Southern food.
I have collected a variety of good Cajun recipes and will be adding some of the best here. Or perhaps I should start a new lens?? Either way, I will post my decision here.
Edited: June 19, 2008 (Later)
Decided to create a new Lens. I'll post info here when it is ready. Meanwhile, you can find all the Cajun recipes at www.olsouthrecipes.com/cajun/
Southern Fish Fry
Southern Fried Catfish
A Southern fish fry is traditionally done with catfish, but it doesn't have to be. Any firm fleshed fish will do. Just don't use a soft, flaky type fish. You will not get a good crunchy crust.
You can get a good recipe here. Fish Fry
You can get a good recipe here. Fish Fry
Southern Cooking Techniques
If you are serious about your Southern Cooking, you will want to read this article on Southern Cooking Techniques
Links to Favorite Sites
- Real, Authentic Southern Recipes
- Free, Authentic Old South recipes from cornbread to black eyed peas. All the old favorites are here.
- Free Gardening Articles
- FREE informative articles on gardening. Tips, advice and secrets for the backyard vegetable or flower gardener.
- Real Southern Hushpuppy Recipe
- How to make Southern Hushpuppies
- Great Mexican Cornbread recipe
- Free recipe for Mexican Cornbread
- Tamale Pie Recipe
- Great recipe for making Tamale Pie, a complete meal by itself.
- Real Southern Fried Chicken
- How to make Real Southern Fried Chicken. Authentic old South recipe.
- Southern Green Beans
- How to cook green beans the Southern way
- Ummmmm, Fried Okra
- Recipe shows you how to cook Fried Okra. Did you say burn the Okra?
- Black Eyed Peas Recipe
- Here's an old Southern favorite. Learn how to cook 'em here.
- Mom's Special Cole Slaw
- Here's a recipe for Cole Slaw like you've never tasted before.
- Hot Garlic Dill Pickles
- Yes, you can make these unique pickles in your own kitchen. So, simple you won't believe it.
- Real Southern Iced Tea
- If you are going to cook Southern, you have to know how to make ice tea....the right way.
- Cooking Southern Greens
- Recipe for cooking Turnip Greens, Collards and Mustard
- Cast Iron Cookware
- How to use and care for your precious cornbread cast iron skillet.
