Reuben Sandwich II

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 8 slices rye bread 8 slices deli sliced corned beef 8 slices Swiss cheese 1 cup sauerkraut, drained ½ cup Thousand Island dressing Directions: Preheat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat. Lightly butter one side of bread slices. Spread non-buttered sides with Thousand Island dressing. On 4 bread slices,... » read more

Shrimp and Grits Louisiana Style

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 pinch salt 6 tablespoons grits 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup diced tasso ham 2 tablespoons diced onion 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cup white wine 1 cup heavy whipping cream salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped green... » read more

Southern Pimento Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon onion powder 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained salt and black pepper to taste Directions: Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise,... » read more

Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes ½ teaspoon red... » read more

Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ⅓ cups chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste 4 eggs Directions: Heat the olive... » read more

The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger... » read more

Wisconsin Slow Cooker Brats

Ingredients: 8 bratwurst 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer 1 onion, sliced ¾ cup ketchup Directions: Place bratwurst, beer, onion, and ketchup in a slow cooker. Pour water over mixture until everything is covered. Set slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 4 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly... » read more

Southern Cream Biscuits

Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed ½ cup whole milk ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon sour cream Directions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.... » read more

Boston Baked Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups navy beans ½ pound bacon 1 onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons molasses 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup brown sugar Directions: Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately... » read more

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup water ½ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Directions: Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together... » read more