Southern Food Archives

A serving bowl with warm, Cajun flavored potato salad

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Warm Cajun Potato Salad

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 19, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

This potato salad takes the German-style warm potato salad to new levels. Spicy Cajun smoked sausage and seasonings add flavor to the potato salad.

creole style pork chops with tomatoes on a plate

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Creole Pork Chops With Tomatoes

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 16, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Creole pork chops with tomatoes features a seasoned tomato mixture featuring bell peppers, celery, and onions.

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Texas Sheet Cake

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 15, 2024Leave a Comment3 min read

If you’re looking for a moist and delicious chocolate cake, you can’t beat a Texas sheet cake! This fabulous dessert includes a moist chocolate buttermilk cake and a quick and easy icing.

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Coconut

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 12, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

Impress your guests with a sweet potato casserole featuring coconut and a tasty pecan topping. A perfect side dish for your holiday dinner!

polenta with spicy andouille sausage on a plate

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Cheesy Polenta and Spicy Cajun Sausage

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 9, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

This creamy cheddar polenta and broiled spicy Cajun sausage makes a delicious meal with a simple salad or steamed spinach or broccoli.

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Southern Chess Squares

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 8, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Chess squares are kin to the southern favorite, chess pie. The cream cheese topping sits on a simple cake mix crust. It’s an easy dessert recipe that’s always a hit.

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Southern Biscuits and Gravy

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 8, 2024Leave a Comment6 min read

Gravy for breakfast? Yes, please! Flaky biscuits and savory sausage gravy are an iconic breakfast dish in the South, and one taste will tell you why!

sour cream cornbread squares stacked with the pan in the background

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Moist Sour Cream Cornbread

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 7, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Sour cream and cream-style corn are the keys to this moist cornbread. It’s an excellent cornbread to serve with beans, greens, or soup.

smoked picnic pulled pork with mustard sauce

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Slow Cooker Pulled Smoked Pork

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 7, 2024Leave a Comment2 min read

A smoked pork shoulder (also known as picnic ham) gives pulled pork a smoky flavor similar to ham, and it makes amazing sandwiches! Serve the pulled smoked pork on hoagie rolls with spicy mustard!

slow-cooked north carolina pulled pork with vinegar sauce

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Slow Cooker North Carolina Pulled Pork

Diana RattrayUpdated on May 8, 2025February 6, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

This is a classic North Carolina pulled pork for the slow cooker. Instead of a sweet, thick barbecue sauce, the pork is served with a hot and spicy apple cider vinegar sauce.