There’s just something about pickled shrimp that makes me giddy. And thanks to the pasta, its filling enough to serve as a meal. The flavors will meld and deepen as it sits. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two or three days. Revive, if needed, by tossing with a splash of olive oil or lemon juice before serving. What To Serve With Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad This pasta salad epitomizes a one-dish meal....

Classic and essential, this Southern cornbread recipe is a staple of dinners and potlucks. For one, it requires just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time. And it uses something Southerners have a lot ofbacon drippingsfor incredible flavor. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall writes community member goldens2luv. It is perfectly crisp, moist, and golden brown. This one, Im committing to memory!" Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Learn how to make this classic Southern cornbread recipe....

But how often do we pause to think about the origins of these catchy phrases? Here are the stories behind every Southern state nickname. Alabama was also known as “The Cotton State beginning in the mid-1860s. Credit:Joe Sohm / Getty Images But, meteorologically speaking, The Sunshine State may be the fourth or fifth sunniest state. In fact, New Mexico unofficially held the nickname first. However, Georgia wasnt named The Peach State for being the biggest producer of peaches....

The ketchup and the cider vinegar offer some acidity to balance the sweetness. Learn how to make Southern sticky chicken. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a full meal. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The chicken won’t crisp up well when you reheat. Also, there really isnt a need to make it ahead because it comes together quickly. Let thaw completely, and pat the chicken dry before searing....

When garden tomatoes are at their juiciest, this classic eat-it-over-the-sink tomato sandwichwith its mayo-gilded dripsis a must. The tomato sandwich is so irresistible, you might just gobble down two in a row. It’s shockingly easy to do. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make a tomato sandwich. What Kind of Tomato Is Best for a Tomato Sandwich? you’re able to go with heirloom or conventional tomatoes; either pop in will be delicious....

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Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauceno need to cook them before adding to the pan. And little pockets of cheese pop throughout each bite of this wonderful weeknight dinner. 1 1/2cupschicken stock 2 1/2tsp.smoked paprika, divided 1(24-oz. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel )jar marinara sauce(3 cups) 2(10-oz.)pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini(such as Giovanni Rana) 1 1/2cupsshredded smoked Cheddar or mozzarella cheese(6 oz....

And they can be made ahead and reheat beautifully. In fact, they taste even better on the second or third day. Don’t forget to add apple cider vinegar to the broth. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman A tablespoon of sugar also helps balance out the greens' potential bitterness. Learn how to make Southern-style collard greens. The veggie has dark green fan-like leaves, similar to the more commonly consumed kale or spinach....

These are really classic Southern green beans. These were certainly tender at 45 minutes just not to the degree that most people would like them. If you prefer them tender crisp, take them off around 25 or 30 minutes. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Learn how to make Southern-style green beans, and enjoy a taste of nostalgia at your next meal. Grab a Dutch oven, and you’ll need about an hour to cook them....

This classic Southern potato salad will be welcome at the picnic, potluck, and any gathering. This Southern-style potato salad recipe is the quintessential side dish for Southern events. It often makes an appearance at church potlucks, family celebrations, or game-day cookouts. Credit:Dotdash Meredith It perfectly complementsbarbecue ribs,homemade hamburgers, or your favoritecasserole. If you try this potato salad and like it, leave a review. Dotdash Meredith What Is Southern-Style Potato Salad? Credit:Dotdash Meredith...

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