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Southern Cooking Debates

The Great Southern Cooking Debates If there’s one thing Southerners take seriously, it’s food. Well…maybe there are three things Southerners take seriously: Thanksgiving, cookouts, and

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Ten Surprisingly Delicious Southern Foods

From creamy pimento cheese to crispy fried pickles, the South undoubtedly has some of the most decadent, delicious, and downright bizarre cuisines in the nation. Born from a rich mix of culinary traditions and ingredients you might not find outside of the bottom states, Southern food is truly unlike anything else – which tends to confuse visitors.

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The Cottage Grilled Bread Salad

The Italian classic panzanella gets a new spin when you grill the bread. This added dimension, I think, further brings out the summer sweetness of

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The Cottage Grains

This was super yummy but I think I would cut down on the butter next time. Way too much. Added in some fresh roasted peppers

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The Cottage Pumpkin

Directions WATCH Watch how to make this recipe. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust: Combine the gingersnaps, brown sugar, and ginger

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The Cottage Lemons

Ingredients Deselect All For the crust: 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt For

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The Cottage Veggie Wash Tip

Knowing how to wash different types of vegetables and fruit the right way will keep your food tasting great and safe to eat. General tips

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The Cottage Cafe Bourbon Baked Beans

Ingredients Deselect All 2 (16-ounce) cans baked beans, drained (recommended: Bush’s) 1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz) 1/4 cup bourbon (recommended: Jim Beam) 1/4 cup

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The Cottage Buttermilk Tip

Buttermilk is excellent in baked goods, and also as a and salad dressing base. It lends a rich, hearty flavor with fewer calories than milk

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The Cottage Herbs

Green is the color of spring, and nothing says spring more than fresh greens! While salads are a great way to get a good dose

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The Cottage (Avacado)

Ingredients Deselect All For the Crust: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Pinch of salt For

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