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Indian-style scrambled eggs cooked until dry with onion, ginger, garlic, cauliflower, and spices. Served with toast or fried bread and ketchup or chilli…
2 to 2 ½ cups This recipe gives you the option of sweetening the whipped cream or not. Unsweetened whipped cream is excellent on very sweet desserts where…
A moist banana layer cake with cream cheese or chocolate sour cream frosting, optionally filled with fresh banana slices.
4 servings Fresh Chinese egg noodles are best in this dish, but any spaghetti-like noodle will work in a pinch. Almost any combination of meat and…
About sixteen 4-inch pancakes These golden pancakes have the hearty taste and texture of a corn muffin and a slightly irregular shape. If desired, omit…
About 3 cups; 4 servings For the Low Country classic Shrimp and Grits, see here. STOVETOP
About forty-eight 2 ¼-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4 servings Shanks contain a good deal of connective tissue, which, when braised, produces a velvety sauce. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
4 to 6 servings This chicken has the crackling crisp skin and distinctive mahogany color that are the hallmarks of the dish. The buttermilk marinade is…
A creamy dip made with caramelized red onions, garlic, thyme, and sour cream. Serve chilled with chips or vegetables.
4 to 6 servings A salad in name, but not in spirit. Diners may eat this and say “I’m eating a salad,” without failing a polygraph.
About 3 cups A reliable stock for when fish bones and shrimp shells are in short supply.
A hearty and budget-friendly chicken and dumplings dish made with shredded chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
About 1 quart jar These tangy pickles are a natural with rich meats like Braised Carnitas or Braised Pulled Pork. We recommend wearing gloves while…
4 servings Rather than tortillas rolled around a filling, then topped with sauce, New Mexico enchiladas are stacked, with layers of tortilla, chile sauce…
10 servings A smokehouse classic. In the words of Southern humorist Roy Blount Jr., “Brunswick stew is what happens when small mammals carrying ears of…
A simple grilled or broiled fruit dish featuring a variety of summer fruits, lightly charred and served immediately.
About 1 pound This crisp, light candy is an architectural masterpiece of crunchy candy honeycombed with air bubbles. We have also made this candy with…
Homemade croutons made from crusty bread, olive oil, and seasonings, baked until golden and crisp.
A classic American layer cake made with chocolate cake layers and a coconut-pecan filling. The cake is named after the chocolate used, not its origin.
A classic New Orleans bread pudding made with French or Italian bread, raisins, and a rich custard, topped with Southern Whiskey Sauce.
A classic corn bread that pairs perfectly with chili and meat dishes. Leftovers are excellent with breakfast eggs.
About 16 servings We prefer the flat muscle of the brisket for corned beef. If making Pastrami, the marbled point muscle is a decadent favorite. If you…
About ⅔ cup The traditional name for this mixture does not do it justice for most readers. Make no mistake: This is the butter you’re looking for. As the…
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