Homemade Baked Beans
These doctored-up baked beans are molasses-sweet and full of flavor.
We also provided instructions for using dried beans.
This healthy recipe has a few indulgences, like crumbled bacon and a pat of butter.
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Garden herbs make it even fresher.
Pan-Fried Okra With Cornmeal
Eating your vegetables has never been so enjoyableor easy.
Simply sprinkle the okra with cornmeal while it is frying for a no-nonsense, light breading.
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Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
The roasted veggies help cut the richness of the macaroni, which incorporates four different cheeses.
The tomatoes' acidity also pairs nicely with a meaty steak.
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Grilled Okra-And-Pepper Skewers With Dijon Dipping Sauce
Keep life simple and cook everything on the grill.
Use baby okra and peppers for sweet and tender results.
Serve with a creamy mustard sauce, which also makes a tangy dip for your meat.
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Party Potatoes
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Steak and potatoes make a classic combination.
This luxurious casserole uses a mixture of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese to take it to the next level.
Get started on Potatoes Patio about 90 minutes before you plan to serve dinnersome things are just worth it.
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Crispy Potatoes
When the family requests meat and potatoes for supper, choose these crispy roasted spuds.
Another pro tip: Don’t let your potatoes touch in the pan.
No doubt this one will make you shout hallelujah.
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Branch out from steak fries withthe healthy alternative.
Place the sticks on a wire rack so they can brown all the way around.
This slaw only needs to stand for 10 minutes before it’s ready to eat.
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It makes a light and refreshing topping for steak tacos or fajitas, too.
Broccoli, onions, and red wine vinegar keep it refreshing and lively.
Southern-Style Collard Greens
We have no trouble eating our greens when they come prepared likethis.
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Plus steak and Southern collards make an iconic duo.
Cook them low and slow for up to two hours until the desired tenderness.
You’ll appreciate the warm aroma of yeast in your kitchen.
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Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Our list wouldn’t be complete without this classic side.
Thismashed potatoes recipefeatures a swirl of buttermilk and creme fraiche for an extra indulgent punch.
For the fluffiest potatoes, dry them over heat before mashing.
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We added in some cornmeal for a wonderful Southern twist.
The oven does most of the work, leaving you free to keep a close eye on your steak.
This cooking method is designed to result in a crispy exterior and soft and sweet interior.
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Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad
You won’t even miss the mayonnaise when you taste this potato salad.
The lively lemon-dill vinaigrette brings out the flavors in the main course.
In addition to the classic potato-green bean combo, we added sliced radishes and dill sprigs for extra freshness.
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Slather the ears in butter and herbs, then wrap them in foil to roast in the oven.
After 20 minutes, the corn will have soaked up all that flavor.
Buttermilk and shredded Cheddar make thiscornbread recipenice and moist.
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Remove the seeds from the peppers before adding them to the batter for a milder cornbread.
For a spicier cornbread, keep the seeds in.
This recipe has a classic take but enhances the flavor with nutty brown butter.
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Use frozen spinach for lightning-fast preparation, or cook down fresh greens before preparing.
Not to worry: a mandoline and muffin tin make it quite easy to prepare.
Impress your guests by serving Herbed Potato Stacks for a fancy steak dinner.
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Drizzle with our homemade Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing to make it truly special.
Colorful and simple, all you need is four ingredients and ourHoney Vinaigrettedressing.
Use firm, uncooked tomatoes and corn, but ripe and juicy peaches.
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Toss in some flat-leaf parsley for color and creamy goat cheese to temper the balsamic-mustard vinaigrette.
you might make the black-eyed peas ahead and store them in an airtight container to keep them crispy.
Unlike with most salads, the leftovers get better by the day as they soak up the dressing.
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Also, spend a little extra time tossing this salad to massage the dressing into the greens.
Once you taste the marriage of the two, you may find they add up to something much better.
There’s something about their earthy, umami flavor that goes so well with a seared slab of meat.
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Roasted Broccoli
This simple preparation requires no bells or whistles.
When roasted properly, broccoli florets turn crunchy, caramelized, and a little nutty.
We provide plenty of tips on how to achieve that.
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This recipe uses small Persian cucumbers and a splash of sherry vinegar and olive oil.
If that doesn’t already make you hungry, add in all your own favorites.
Charred corn, greens, or beans are among the many ingredients it’s possible for you to try.
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This recipe uses cream cheese and fresh corn kernels for an unforgettable variation.
Top with scallions and melted butter when you plate this dish.
Let the natural corn flavors shine with this fresh and flavorful choice.
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Pull back the husks and use them as a handle while grilling.
Sweet Potato And Cabbage Slaw
Sweet potato replaces matchstick carrots in this super-Southern slaw.
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