Serve up winners all season long.
Every Southerner claims that his or her Mamas recipe is the best of the best.
And were not going to argue with that.
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But some Southern dishes have a little more proof behind them than word of mouth.
With these blue-ribbon worthy summer recipes, youll be serving up winners all season long.
Lime zest and juice add a brightness thats perfect for summer.
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Million Dollar Pound Cake
This old-school pound cake recipe comes by its name honestly, yall!
But dont just take it from ustrust the reviews: This is my absolute go to recipe.
It has never failed me.
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Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars
This upgrade knocks classic lemon squares straight out of the competition.
A topping of fresh summer blueberries adds welcome color and flavor.
Granny Smith Apple Pie
This isnt your mamasold-fashioned apple pie.
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Roasting the apples before assembling the pie sets the flavor apart from other recipes.
This cake is outstanding.
It does take longer to prepare, but definitely worth the effort.
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Strawberry Brownies
Give classic brownies a seasonal twist with the addition of fresh strawberries.
A layer of shiny chocolate ganache on top is elegant and rich.
Smith Island Cake dates to the early 1900s and has a bit of a romantic history.
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Were sure that this layered stunner will make anyone who tries it fall in love.
Bringing it to the table guarantees plenty of praise and compliments.
I just stand back and watch,writes Chef Bill Smith, who created this famous confection.
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These not-too-sweet pastries are delightful with a morning cup of coffee.
Lemon Icebox Pie
Southerners love long loved icebox pies to cool off in the summertime.
This creamy citrus version with a classic graham cracker crust has earned nothing but five stars from reviewers.
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Cherry Winks
This retro recipe will bring friends and family right back to childhood.
No gathering was ever complete without oneor three.
These portable, nostalgic fried pies allow you to enjoy summers best on the go.
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Once you try this dreamy creation, you wont need any further proof.
A slice of this beauty reveals the layers of vanilla cake, fresh fruit, and raspberry jam.
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