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Southern

Southern recipes celebrate the bold, comforting flavors of the South. From classic comfort foods to flavorful twists, these dishes bring a taste of Southern tradition to your table.

A black plate with yellow scrambled eggs and two crispy salmon croquettes sits beside a bowl of creamy sauce. In the background, more salmon croquettes cool on a wire rack and a cup of brown sauce is nearby on a wooden surface.

Southern

Southern Salmon Croquettes with Smoked Gouda Grits

55 mins

Golden cornbread muffins cool on a wire rack beside a classic cornbread baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet, all displayed on a granite countertop.

Southern

Hot Water Cornbread vs Skillet Cornbread

30 mins

A black bowl filled with Old-School Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks, topped with a slice of golden Skillet Cornbread. A skillet of cornbread sits nearby on a wooden surface.

Southern

Old-School Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks and Skillet Cornbread

40 mins

A tray filled with a seafood boil, featuring crab legs, corn on the cob, potatoes, and crawfish from seafood boil bags, all seasoned and garnished with herbs on a dark surface.

Seafood

Seafood Boil in Oven Bags with Garlic Butter Sauce

1 hr

Four containers of hush puppy mix are displayed behind a plate of golden-brown, round fried hush puppies garnished with chopped green onions, set on a black marble counter with a black tiled wall background.

Southern

Classic Southern Hush Puppies (Made with AB’s Hush Puppy Mix)

40 mins

A white plate filled with seafood and chicken gumbo, brimming with shrimp, crab, and tender chicken, served with a mound of white rice in the center and garnished with chopped green onions. The plate rests on a wooden table with two spoons beside it.

Cajun/Creole

Seafood & Chicken Gumbo with Shrimp and Crab

2 hrs 30 mins

A bowl of white rice topped with smothered oxtails covered in brown gravy, with a spoon and fork resting on the bowl, placed on a wooden table.

Beef

Smothered Oxtails with Rich Brown Gravy

3 hrs 15 mins

A close-up of a spoonful of sautéed shrimp, sliced sausage, and perfectly cooked fried cabbage, all seasoned and mixed together in a pan.

Dinner

Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp

40 mins

Gold numbers 2026 with Happy New Year text below, set against a dark background with bright fireworks and golden confetti—a festive celebration perfect for Smokin and Grillin with AB fans to kick off the year in style!.

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A close-up of a ladle lifting black eyed peas, chunks of ham, and broth from a pot of hearty black eyed peas stew.

Southern

Southern Black-Eyed Peas

1 hr 50 mins

A close-up of a spoonful of fried cabbage and vegetables, coated in a reddish sauce, held above a pot in a cozy kitchen setting.

Southern

Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

40 mins

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream sits on a plate next to a pie server engraved with “I ONLY HAVE PIES FOR YOU.” In the background, sweet potato pie and autumn leaves complete the cozy scene.

Thanksgiving

Sweet Potato Pie (Three Topping Options)

1 hr 20 mins

A close-up of a ladle lifting a hearty serving of red beans and rice with sausage from a large blue pot filled with the thick, flavorful stew.

Dinner

Authentic Red Beans and Rice

3 hrs 15 mins

A close-up of a wooden spoon stirring a vibrant bowl of jambalaya, filled with rice, sausage, chicken, chopped green onions, and red bell peppers.

Southern

Easy One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

55 mins

Two pieces of well-seasoned, crispy-skinned meat—reminiscent of blackened catfish—are cooking in a pan, surrounded by bubbling rendered fat and juices. The surface is browned and slightly charred.

Southern

Blackened Catfish Recipe

16 mins

Five golden-brown hush puppies rest on a black wire cooling rack, set on a light-colored surface. These classic hush puppies appear crispy and round, perfectly showcasing their signature crunchy texture.

Southern

Classic Southern Hush Puppies Recipe

20 mins

A collage showcasing southern food: green beans with potatoes and bacon, golden cornbread topped with butter, and glazed candied yams in a casserole dish—classic comfort food at its best.

Southern

Southern Comfort on Your Table: Green Beans, Cornbread & Candied Yams

A person wearing a black glove holds a piece of crispy fried chicken above a bowl filled with assorted fried chicken pieces on a granite countertop, showcasing the delicious results of a crispy fried chicken recipe.

Dinner

The Ultimate Fried Chicken: Juicy, Crispy, and Packed with Flavor

12 hrs 30 mins

A bowl of dirty rice, filled with seasoned rice, ground meat, and chopped green bell peppers, sits on a table beside a yellow napkin, fork, and knife. The fluffy mix is perfect if you’re looking for a recipe for dirty rice.

Southern

Authentic Southern Dirty Rice Recipe

35 mins

A partially sliced meatloaf with a glossy glaze sits on a white serving dish. Three slices are fanned out, revealing peppers inside—a delicious result for anyone searching for the best meatloaf recipe. Knife and fork rest on a wooden board nearby.

Beef

Back to the Basics: Southern-Style Meatloaf

1 hr

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