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Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs
Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs are a classic for a reason! They’re simply the perfect side dish for any party, barbecue, cook-out, or holiday. This classic recipe is easy, quick, and delicious!
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Old Fashioned Cornbread
My best and most basic recipe for Old-Fashioned Cornbread. Made with finely ground white cornmeal, buttermilk, and no sugar (!), it’s the perfect accompaniment for everything from fried chicken to chili.
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Black and White Bean Soup
Learn to make my simple Black and White Bean Soup! Pair it with an easy grilled cheese sandwich for a hearty, filling dinner on a busy school night.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is the perfect family dinner for a cool evening. It’s full of tender chicken with potatoes, carrots, and celery and goes wonderfully with hot buttered biscuits.
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Black Eyed Pea Salad
My Southern marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad is a versatile and effortless side dish for your next picnic or potluck dinner. It takes 15 minutes to make and lasts for days in the fridge. You’ll love the earthy flavor from the peas combined with the bright, tangy marinade!
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Southern Tuna Salad
Are you looking for a new take on tuna salad? My Southern Tuna Salad Recipe is packed with flavors like sweet pickle relish, apples, and mayo. It’s a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors!
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Traditional Bolognese Sauce
This Traditional Bolognese Sauce brings a deep, savory flavor to your table with a slow-simmered mixture of beef, tomatoes, and herbs that clings beautifully to all types of pasta. The aroma alone will have everyone anticipating their first satisfying bite.
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Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice
This Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice recipe is one of those simple, hearty Southern comfort food dinners that’s stood the test of time. In this easy recipe, chicken, rice, celery, and onions are combined and steamed to perfection all in one pot. It’s a great meal to make on a weeknight or when you need something that really sticks to your ribs!
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Tomato Tarragon Soup
Tomato Tarragon Soup is richly flavored with a base of San Marzano tomatoes complemented by fresh tarragon and sour cream. It takes about 20 minutes to make and is fantastic served with lots of warm French bread.
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Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Pasta
My Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Pasta has all the elements of the classic sandwich combined with penne pasta and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It can be on your table in 30 minutes!
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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.