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If there's any sure thing around here, it's that food traditions in the South tend to stick, and for good reason. Cookbooks are passed down from mothers and grandmothers, recipes are exchanged by word of mouth, techniques are taught by hand, and Southern food endures as a way of keeping the communities, stories, and memories alive.
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Copper Pennies
Copper pennies are sweet, tangy, and a little savory—with a charming name to boot. Take it from our Southern Living Test Kitchen: a retro dish like this is made for being sopped up with cornbread.
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Cherries Jubilee
There's a reason this 128-year-old dessert is still popular today. With a cherry sauce, a splash of bourbon, and vanilla ice cream, what's not to love?
Tip
Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum. You can also omit it entirely for an alcohol-free version.
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Crispy Cheese Wafers
Southern hosts have long served cheese wafers to keep arriving guests held over until the main event. We think they should always be homemade.
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Carter Family Pimiento Cheese
We trust just about anything the Carter family does. Roslyn Carter's famous pimiento cheese recipe is no different.
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Angel Pie
This vintage dessert is ideal for those hot summer days when a richer dessert just feels like too much. With a crisp yet marshmallowy crust, it almost melts in your mouth.
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Onion Boil
These "onion boils" are viral social media sensations, but Southern grandmas have been making the same dish by a different name for years. Whether you know them as baked onions or an onion boil, this side dish is a classic for a reason.
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Ham Salad
With the rise of establishments like beloved Chicken Salad Chick, Southern "salads" are staying mainstream, but do you remember Ham Salad? If not, it's time to resurrect this retro luncheon favorite.
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Homemade Butter Mints
No one can resist the soft, minty, melt-in-your-mouth flavor of homemade butter mints. This retro treat never goes out of style as far as we're concerned.
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are a hallmark of Southern luncheons. While you might see pimiento cheese or chicken salad versions around, we miss these perfectly pretty cucumber sandwiches.
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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
If you recognize this old-school snack, you're not alone. These salty bites keep coming back because they're just that good.
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Classic Okra And Tomatoes
Okra and tomatoes are a Southern combination as beloved as peanuts and Coca-Cola or chicken and dumplings. Serve this over rice for a main dish or hearty side.
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Home-Style Butterbeans
Southern-style butterbeans are a budget-friendly, easy side dish. They're most delicious when cooked with bacon, of course.
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Classic Candied Yams
Sweet potato casseroles have remained a constant on Thanksgiving sideboards in the South, but candied yams have fallen to the wayside for many. This delicious recipe is all the convincing you need to bring them back.
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Classic Fresh Field Peas
Delicate Southern field peas pair perfectly with smoky ham hocks for an old-school veggie side. Serve them alongside grilled pork in the summertime.
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Classic Macaroni Salad With Ham
This cold pasta salad is reminiscent of another Southern classic, layered salads. Simply prep the ingredients and chill until it's time to assemble and serve.
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Tomato Aspic
There was a time when you couldn't find a ladies' luncheon that didn't have tomato aspic on the menu. We think it's high time to give this retro dish another spin.
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Poppy Seed Chicken
Poppy seed chicken casserole has been a staple on Southern dinner tables as long as we can remember. We're bringing it back for its one-dish ease and comfort-food taste.
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Fresh Corn Spoonbread
You might still make corn pudding and cornbread, but do you remember fluffy spoonbread? It's time to add it to your menu.
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New Turkey Tetrazzini
There aren't many dishes more nostalgic than casseroles with a "cream of" soup on the ingredient list, and turkey tetrazzini is reminiscent of Thanksgiving leftovers at many homes. Here's our updated spin on the beloved classic.
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New Tuna Casserole With Potato Chips
Tuna noodle casserole is the budget-friendly best friend of busy cooks in the South. This one requires just 35 minutes of hands-on time.
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Pineapple Casserole
To some, pineapple casserole might sound crazy. To others, it's been a fixture at Easter lunches forever. Whichever side you're on, this is a truly Southern recipe you should try.
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Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole
Remember this one? Chicken-and-wild rice casserole has been a weeknight wonder in Southern homes for years, and it will never stop tasting so comforting.
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Quiche Lorraine
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s. We still love this classic egg dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Chicken-Fried Steak
Chicken-fried steak, served with peppery, creamy gravy, is an old-school Southern dish that's bad for your waistline but good for your soul. It comes together in just 45 minutes.
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Chicken-And-Collards Pilau
Rice is the base for many old-fashioned Southern dishes, including this one-pot Lowcountry dinner. Everyone in your family will be begging for seconds.
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
This cheesy, hearty casserole has been a mainstay on weeknight dinner tables for decades, and kids will never stop eating it up. Add garlic bread or a salad as a side.
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Coca-Cola Cake
Coca-Cola cake is one of the trustiest cake recipes of all time. It's chocolaty, moist, and full of soda flavor, with even more Coca-Cola in the cream cheese frosting.
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Southern Buttermilk Pie
This simple, creamy pie came to be during the Depression and World War II, when "desperation pies" were made with whatever ingredients Southern cooks had on hand. You'll fall in love with this light and silky pie.
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Light Fruitcake
Fruitcakes are a permanent fixture on plenty of Southern holiday tables, whether some generations enjoy them or not. Make one for your next holiday get-together.
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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Use blueberries fresh from the farmers' market for this timeless and simple cornmeal cake. It would be the perfect brunch dessert.
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Chocolate Lasagna
You may have enjoyed a similar layered chocolate dessert in the 1960s or '70s, and we're happy to tell you it's back. It's the family-friendly dessert your kids will be begging you to make time and time again.
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Blackberry Jam Cake
Chef Damaris Phillips shared her take on a vintage jam cake, and this layered version is absolutely incredible. A slightly savory frosting balances out the sweet cake.
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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie With Molasses Whipped Cream
The beautiful presentation of a vintage sliced sweet potato pie can't be matched. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
This vintage candy's name fits it well—it's truly divine. Whip up this classic candy to sweeten your holiday dessert tray.
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Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie
Icebox pies are a hallmark of vintage Southern desserts. This rich black-bottom recipe is no exception.
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The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake
This recipe got its start in the early 1800s, and no, it's not a cheesecake. The layers are filled with rich lemon curd.
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Fudge Cake
We can never resist a chocolate dessert. If you can't remember the last time you had a decadent slice of fudge cake, then it's absolutely been too long.
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Oatmeal-Caramel Cream Pies
We gave nostalgic oatmeal cream pies a Southern makeover and added salty-sweet caramel to the mix. Wrap them up and give them as a holiday or housewarming gift.
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Shaker Lemon Pie
This four-ingredient vintage recipe uses every part of the lemon since they were expensive and difficult to find when it was created. This pie is. best served straight out of the oven with a side of vanilla ice cream.
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Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad
This vintage gelatin recipe was a favorite for church potlucks and family reunions in the South for decades. Make it for yourself to find out why.
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The Lane Cake
This cake's history began more than 100 years ago, but it rose to fame after being featured in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, one of the most famous American novels of all time. It features a peachy filling and meringue frosting.
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Classic Chess Pie
Refrigerated pie crust helps cut prep time for this sweet dish without sacrificing a single bit of its signature flavor. This pie is also hiding a secret ingredient: vinegar.
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Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie
A "desperation pie" that tastes anything but desperate, this old-fashioned dessert is topped with a sprinkling of simple shortbread crumbles that bake into the molasses mixture. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
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Apple Stack Cake
According to Appalachian folklore, this cake was traditionally a wedding delicacy. Women in the community brought individual cake layers that were then stacked together.
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Soda Cracker Pie
If the desperation pies hold a place in your heart, you can't forget about Soda Cracker Pie. With just egg whites, sugar, crackers, and a handful of nuts, it's amazing what Southerners can pull out of the oven.
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Buttermilk Spoon Bread
Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does. The texture, which belies its name, is more of a pudding consistency and a must on any sideboard.
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Hoppin' John Soup
Sure, you make it to ensure good luck at the start of the year, but don't forget about it in the early or late winter, when it still does the same hearty job. You'll fall in love with the smoky flavor.
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Lime Cottage Cheese Jello Salad With Sour Cream Chili Sauce Dressing
Congealed salads are high on the list of classic recipes, but today's tastes might have you reaching for another recipe card. Still, this one begs to be remembered.
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Ham-And-Bean Soup
Beans always promise to make for a filling dish. This recipe will help you use up a leftover ham bone, and you can also stock the bones in the freezer throughout the year so you always have some on hand.
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Egg Custard Pie
It's easy to forget this homey pie when there are so many great ones out there. One bite of the smooth custard and it's something you'll be remembering for a good long while.
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Best Waldorf Salad
It's a salad with a story that brings a classy touch to the table. Fruity, light, and dressed with the signature mayonnaise, it won't disappoint.
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Cushaw Pie With Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce
Louisianians know the pleasure of a cushaw, which swaps perfectly with pumpkin. Serve every slice with a few candied pecans and a drizzle of Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce.
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Hashbrown Casserole
Let's not forget to sing the praises of Hashbrown Casserole, also known as Funeral Casserole. It's so good that it merits being made even when there isn't a funeral.
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Retro Rum Punch
Get out your punch bowl and make this throwback recipe for your next gathering. Fruit juices are spiked with two kinds of rum for a spirited and fruity cocktail.
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Pear Salad
Half a pear, lettuce leaves, and a dollop of mayo will take you back to celebrations of your childhood. If you haven’t made this yet, don your apron, grab a jar of maraschino cherries, and give it a whirl.
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Old-School Squash Casserole
Prep your 9x13-inch pan to recreate a creamy classic that makes eating your vegetables a breeze. The crunchy, buttery cracker topping will make you fall in love.
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Ham Cheese Ball
Perk up your party with an appetizer that’s sure to please the crowd. This updated recipe proves cheese balls never go out of style.
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Cornbread Salad
Southerners love a cold layered salad, and this one is the perfect excuse to bring them back. It's also a good way to use leftover cornbread.
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