11 Recipes You’re Sure To Remember If You Grew Up In The South
But you’ll love them even if you didn’t!
When you think of the South, you might think of sweet tea, lightnin’ bugs, and sitting on a front porch, but our guess is the first thing you think of is good ol’ stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Whether it’s biscuits and gravy, a catfish po boy, or fried green tomatoes, Southern cooks do it like no one else. The South has a culinary style all its own: comforting, hearty, frequently fried… and always delicious. If you grew up in the South (or if you’re just hankerin’ for some down-home cooking), take a trip down memory lane with these 11 classic Southern recipes!
Southern Fried Chicken
Moist and crispy fried chicken is as Southern as it gets. And while our version might be a little different than Mama’s, we know your family will love it. It’s a twist on the traditional with a simple cornflake coating that gives it a crunch and flavor we can’t get enough of.
Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie
Southern Tomato Pie is a summertime essential. You may not have heard of it if you haven’t spent time in the South, and it’s about time that changed. The combination of creamy mayonnaise and juicy heirlooms is a match made in heaven. There’s good reason this classic has been around so long!
Classic Hush Puppies
Hush Puppies got their name because hunters and fisherman of long ago would toss these simple little fried balls of dough to dogs to “hush the puppies” during a fish fry or cookout. They turned out to be so irresistible that Southern cooks have been making their own versions for decades. (But we’re pretty partial to ours.) Serve ‘em alongside a fish fry, or all on their own, but give ‘em a try! They’re easy to make at home.
Pig Pickin’ Cake
Pig Pickin’ is a Southern tradition where people get together to barbecue a whole hog. And you can’t have a pig pickin’ party without Pig Pickin’ Cake! But we think you can go ahead and have Pig Pickin’ Cake for any old reason at all… it’s the perfect cake for any potluck!
Fried Green Tomatoes
Is there anything more Southern than fried green tomatoes? Made from unripened, green tomatoes that are fried into the tastiest little crispy and juicy discs, this classic dish is something you have to try at least once. Luckily, you don’t have to make a trip down south to get some; you can make them at home!
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
Every Southern family has their own tried-and-true recipe for tender, flaky biscuits that’s been passed down for generations. Some use lard, others use grated frozen butter, some swear by a certain brand of flour. They may all be good, but we think ours are just about perfect.
Georgia Peach Cobbler
Sweet Georgia peaches are a legend in themselves but this cobbler takes them to a whole nother level. Crispy on the top and warm, gooey and sweet beneath, it’s everything you want in a summer dessert.
Get our delicious recipe here!
Slow Cooker Grits and Shrimp
We love warm, hearty, cheesy, grits, and we especially love them when the slow cooker does all the work. This Southern classic isn’t just for breakfast. Give them a try!
Cast Iron Cornbread
We swear a well-seasoned cast iron skillet makes cornbread taste even better. Cornbread is a Southern staple served up alongside soups, stews, and barbecue, but we won’t tell anyone if you just slather a slice with butter and eat it over the stove.
Fried Shrimp
It’s no secret that Southern folk love to fry their food, and though that cajun seasoning could probably make shoe leather taste good, it just doesn’t get any better than these crispy, delicious Fried Shrimp.
Skyhigh Caramel Cake
A sweet, layered Caramel Cake is an old-fashioned Southern tradition and we just wouldn’t feel right if y’all never tried it for yourself. So get in the kitchen and give this one a try. It’s down-right delicious.
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