These are personal, sentimental favorites. Recipes that remind me of somewhere and something worth remembering.
Mama’s Ambrosia
Mama’s Ambrosia is a cherished Christmas tradition in our family, showcasing a delicious, refreshing combination of Navel oranges and sweetened shredded coconut. Learn how to create this simple yet heavenly dessert that will brighten up your holiday table.
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Southern Streak o’ Lean
Somewhere between bacon and lard, you’ll find Streak o’ Lean. It has a long and varied history in traditional southern foodways, having been used for everything from seasoning to rendering for fat. This recipe showcases it on its own, dredged in flour and fried. One of the tastiest recipes from my childhood!
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Southern Turnip Greens
This updated Southern Turnip Greens recipe is about as country as a recipe can be, packed with flavor and nostalgia, but made with a modern, slightly healthier cooking method.
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Southern Fried Quail
Southern Fried Quail are a delicacy straight out of my childhood. Simply seasoned, deep fried, and served with cheese grits on the side for an authentic southern dinner.
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Ma Mag’s Lemon Cheese
A forerunner to modern-day lemon curd, lemon cheese is rich with eggs and butter and tart and tangy from fresh lemon juice. Ma Mag’s Lemon Cheese makes the best cake filling you ever put in your mouth!
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Southern Divinity Candy
Does the idea of making Southern Divinity Candy stop you in your tracks? Don’t let it! Divinity isn’t difficult once you know how to handle it. I’ll walk you through each step so you can make this old-fashioned treat with confidence. You’ll get Divinity that’s smooth, light, and firm enough to hold its shape.
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Southern Spiced Tea (Russian Tea)
Old Fashioned Southern Spiced (Russian) Tea is a mixture of warm black tea with orange and lemon juices infused with cloves and cinnamon. It’s a soul-warming winter tea that’s all about comfort.
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Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a creamy dessert combination of eggs, whipping cream, and whiskey. Traditionally served at Christmas and holidays.
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Hot Water Cornbread
Light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy exterior, this rustic and easy Hot Water Cornbread recipe is a classic Southern treat! All you need are four ingredients and about 15 minutes to make the best fried cornbread you ever put in your mouth!
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Chicken Jallop
Chicken Jallop is a very old, traditional southwest Georgia recipe that is essentially a Southern chicken stew served over toasted hamburger buns. It’s not made very often these days, but in the past, you’d find this recipe served at many church and social gatherings.
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My Southern Table Cookbook
If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.
I’m Lana Stuart, an award-winning cookbook author, food blogger, and lifelong cook raised deep in Southwest Georgia. I started Lana’s Cooking in 2009 to share the tried-and-true recipes I grew up with. Around here, the food is full of flavor, the traditions run deep, and there’s always room at the table.