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Southern cuisine means big, big flavor. Many culinary classics of the American South are known to all: fried chicken, barbecue, biscuits, and sweet potato pie. Some regional favorites are a little more obscure, like smoked country ham and redeye gravy, crayfish etouffee, and Brunswick stew. And then there are local loves that rarely get any play beyond the places where they were born, like Country Captain, Hoppin’ John, and the Louisville Hot Brown. The South’s heat and humidity lead Southerners to excel in the art of canning and preserving. Pickled fruits and vegetables, relishes, and chutneys are indispensable; even barbecue sauce comes down by way of a long line of homemade vinegars. The weather, coupled with a love of hospitality and for gatherings centered around eating, leads to many outdoor food events. The church picnic, oyster roast, the afternoon barbecue, they all bring folks together to socialize over a common and comfortable cuisine.

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Featured Cook donna d. Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA
About me: Married 19 years to love of my life, so I love to try new recipes or a twist on old ones, usually if i find one that pleases me i stick to it, my guys eat anything I cook and always rave ,guess you could say I'm my worst critic. My Profile \| Reviews \| Photos \| Recipes \| Menus Favorite Food Lists Create your own Cook's Profile \| MORE Cooks »

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Pizza Dip

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by Jody D.

This dip is so good! I mixed in about 1 cup of sour cream with the pizza sauce, and then I added finely chopped green pepper, mushrooms and black olives. I also sprinkled on some Mrs. Dash extra spicy seasoning and it gave it extra flavor. I didn't add the pepperoni or the onion, but I think next time I'll try it with some onion.

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Sweet and Sour Kielbasa

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by Janine

I have made this recipe many times. Sometimes using kielbasa, and sometimes using cocktail wieners. Both are very good and great for parties. I throw it all in the crock pot to simmer and can never make enough. People gobble them up! When I want to change it from a 4 star to a 5 star recipe, I add prepared horseradish to the mix. It gives it a perfect taste and thickens it as well. Thanks for the recipe!

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