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Knead the dough mix and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Try the mini version of Southern pecan pies

Camille Anglo April 5, 2013

Every time my little sister breaks out the ancient mini-recipe book from “Women’s Day” magazine, it could only mean one thing: She is about to make a colossal amount of pecan tassies, or baby pecan...

Once the cajun chicken pasta is mixed to your liking, just sprinkle the top with some cilantro and it is ready to be served.

Chow down on some chicken Alfredo pasta with a Cajun twist

Jane Park April 4, 2013

In 1920, Chef Alfredo di Lelio invented what we know today as Alfredo cream sauce. This recipe uses di Lelio's famous sauce, but adds a Cajun spice and pasta from Southern Italy. Cajun cooking, which...

Southern food is known for possessing the prominent characteristic of being a go-to filling and flavorful comfort food of many. Being no exception, the Tennessee pulled pork sandwich is the epitome of the ultimate meat lover’s sandwich.

Take a bite into savory pulled pork

Cody Powell-McClintick April 2, 2013

For a Southern-themed dinner or for something a little more off the beaten track, Tennessee pulled pork sandwiches are ideal for those who want to experience that finger-lickin’ Southern taste. Pulled...

If you don’t want to make the trip to the Boiling Crab or deal with the big crowds, you can make your own version of this Cajun dish at home. Combined with seafood, sausage and Cajun seasonings, this will be the perfect Southern dish to serve for dinner. 

Make The Whole Sha-bang in your kitchen tonight

Camille Anglo April 2, 2013

Anyone who’s been to The Boiling Crab in south Sacramento knows the best way to satisfy a craving for Cajun seafood is to order The Whole Sha-bang, a bag of seafood doused in a combination of the restaurant’s...

Chop scallions before combining them with salt, pepper, olive oil and garlic powder.

A different twist on Southern shrimp and grits

Anna Puccinelli April 2, 2013

Grits are a versatile food-their mild taste and soft texture deftly serve as a vehicle for proteins and mix-ins, which elevate grits from ordinary to divine. Shrimp and grits is a traditional Southern...

Grab a handful of dough and make it's mixed well.

Homemade southern beignets baked to perfection

Cody Powell-McClintick March 27, 2013

With a sweet taste coupled with that Crescent City flare, baked beignets make for a simple yet succulent dessert treat that is sure to satisfy all dessert cravings. Southern food is known for its extravagance...

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