American-Southern Cuisine

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Fried Oysters

Deep-fried Oysters

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Fried oysters are a classic seafood dish popular in the Southern United States, particularly in the Lowcountry, where fresh oysters are abundant. The oysters are typically coated in a seasoned cornmeal or flour mixture and fried until golden …

07:32PM March 31, 2026 - by: itisclaudio

Frogmore Stew

Lowcountry Boil, Beaufort Stew, Shrimp Bo…

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Frogmore Stew is a traditional Lowcountry seafood boil from South Carolina, especially associated with Beaufort County and St. Helena Island. Despite its name, it is not a stew but a communal one-pot dish in which shrimp, corn on …

08:19AM March 30, 2026 - by: itisclaudio

Grits

Hominy Grits

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Hominy is a food which consists of dried maize kernels that have been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization. Grits are made by boiling ground hominy, and usually served with other flavorings as a breakfast …

04:49PM May 20, 2016 - by: lachilena77

Gumbo

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Gumbo is a stew that originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century. It consists primarily of a strongly-flavored stock, meat or shellfish, a thickener, and the Cajun holy trinity of vegetables, namely celery, bell peppers, and onions

07:38PM March 13, 2019 - by: itisclaudio

Hoppin' John

Hoppin' John, Carolina Peas And Rice

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Hoppin' John, also known as Carolina Peas and Rice is a peas and rice dish served in the Southern United States. In the southern United States, eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a …

02:58PM February 10, 2017 - by: eemia21

Hummingbird Cake

Doctor Bird Cake

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A banana-pineapple spice cake that has been a tradition in Southern cuisine since the mid-20th century. The first known publication of the recipe, as written by L.H. Wiggin, was in the February 1978 issue of Southern Living. Created …

01:58PM February 10, 2017 - by: eemia21

Hushpuppy

Hush-puppy, cornbread ball, corn dodgers,…

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A hushpuppy (or cornbread ball) is a small, savory, deep-fried ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Hushpuppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H…

09:54AM November 30, 2017 - by: itisclaudio

Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French (especially Provençal) influence. It consists of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. Traditionally, the meat always includes sausage of some sort, often a smoked sausage such as Andouille, …

12:19PM March 14, 2019 - by: itisclaudio

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken

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King Ranch Chicken is a popular Tex-Mex casserole. Its name comes from King Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the United States, although the actual history of the dish is unknown and there is no direct connection …

02:03PM January 29, 2017 - by: eemia21

Millionaire Pie

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Millionaire pie is a no-bake American pie. This pie is a dish from the Southern United States and originally from South Carolina Because it was so rich, it gave rise to the name. It is made of cream …

12:41AM August 29, 2020 - by: itisclaudio

Oyster perloo

Oyster Perlo, Oyster Purloo, Oyster Pilau

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Oyster perloo is a traditional Lowcountry rice dish from South Carolina, built around fresh oysters and rice cooked together in a single pot. The oysters are gently incorporated so their briny flavor infuses the rice, creating a rich …

07:23PM March 31, 2026 - by: itisclaudio

Pastel Mandi'o

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Pastel mandio is a delicious snack made from corn flour, cassava and a stuffing usually prepared with beef. Aesthetically, they look like their South American cousins, the famous empanadas but with a different basic preparation since the empanadas …

06:40AM July 01, 2018 - by: anika854

Pimento Cheese

Pâté Du Sud, Southern Pâté

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Pimento cheese is a classic southern spread or dip made of cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pimento pepper.

12:52PM August 16, 2021 - by: itisclaudio

Po' Boy Sandwich

Po-boy, po'boy, poboy

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Po Boy is a traditional sandwich from Louisiana. It almost always consists of meat, which is usually roast beef or fried seafood, often shrimp, crawfish, fish, oysters or crab. The meat is served on baguette-like New Orleans French …

12:27PM May 10, 2019 - by: itisclaudio

Pudding Corn

Puddin' Corn, Corn Pudding, Hoppy Glop, C…

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A gelatinous food product prepared from stewed corn, water, any of various thickening agents, and optional additional flavoring or texturing ingredients, typically used as a food staple in rural communities in the South United States, especially in Appalachia. …

12:36PM February 10, 2017 - by: eemia21

Pulled Pork

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Pulled pork is an American barbecue dish, more specifically a dish of the Southern U.S., based on shredded barbecued pork shoulder. It is prototypically slow-smoked over wood; indoor variations use a slow cooker. The meat is then shredded …

04:09PM May 17, 2020 - by: ClaudioRoman

Sausage Gravy

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Sausage gravy is a traditional Southern breakfast dish in the United States. After loose pork sausage is cooked in a pan and removed, a roux is formed by browning flour in the residual fat. Milk and seasonings, such …

08:00PM October 26, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Seven-layer Salad

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Although there are many variations, the traditional seven-layer salad has remained the same for decades. The dish may have originated in the South and was called the "seven-layer pea salad" for its main layers of peas. The traditional …

03:33PM February 10, 2017 - by: eemia21

She-Crab Soup

female crab soup

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The soup is named for the "She-Crab", or female crab, originally a gravid crab, as the orange crab roe comprise a chief ingredient in traditional she-crab soup. As with turtle soup, other ingredients may be added to the …

04:29PM February 10, 2017 - by: eemia21

Shrimp and grits

Lowcountry Shrimp And Grits, Southern Shr…

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Shrimp and grits is a classic American dish from the Southern United States, particularly the South Carolina Lowcountry, combining sautéed shrimp with creamy ground corn (grits). Originally a simple fisherman’s breakfast, the dish has evolved into a staple …

08:09AM March 30, 2026 - by: itisclaudio