Sydney Meers knows Southern fried chicken. Thanks to him and his grandmother Winnie Lee Johnson’s recipe, so can you. Lorraine Eaton divulges.

Sydney Meers’ Fried Chicken
This recipe from the owner of the quaint and quirky Stove restaurant makes us want to say grace after the meal as well as before.
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- 30 M
- 1 H
- 6

Cajun Fried Chicken
Bathed in buttermilk and spiced ever so slightly with good old hot sauce, this bird is memorably moist within, superlatively crisp without.
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- 35 M
- 35 M
- 6

Rachel’s Very Beginner’s Cream Biscuits
Scandalously simple. Ethereally airy. Magical. That’s but a sampling of what folks are saying about these two-ingredient, Southern-style cream biscuits.
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- 15 M
- 30 M
- 54
Spoon Bread
From cooking icon Edna Lewis comes an airy spoon bread which whispers, in that inimitable Southern way, to be included on tables everywhere. Even in the North.
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- 10 M
- 45 M
- 12

Lemon Chess Pie
This Southern creation is a simple affair. Just eggs, butter, sugar, and, of course, lemon, it’s a pleasantly homey dessert, perfect for any afternoon or occasion.
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- 10 M
- 55 M
- 20

Inside-Out Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potato gets slathered all over a marshmallow, coated in crushed corn flakes, and deep-fried until crisp. Talk about something to be thankful for….
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- 40 M
- 1 H
- 6

Southern Corn Sticks
These corn bread batons bake up crisp on the outside, with a fine crumb on the inside, and ready to sop up as much butter or gravy as you wish.
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- 15

Coconut Cream Pie
A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You’re welcome.
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- 25 M
- 45 M
- 15

Dandelion Greens and Garlic Cooked in Duck Fat
This recipe for dandelion greens sauteed in duck fat is a definite Weeknight Winner™ around LC. Use any sturdy greens if you’re not a dandelion dandy.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 5 M
- 2

Chocolate Torte
This stunning Southern belle and its dozen tiers—yup, count ‘em, 12—is astonishingly easy peasy to make thanks to a savvy cake-baking tactic.
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- 1 H, 15 M
- 2 H
- 19

Smothered Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Grits
Our most requested recipe, this ridiculously rich dish takes its heat from andouille, its creamy comfort from grits smothered in cheese.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 8

Creamy Stone Ground Cheese Grits
A true Southern staple, this dish is full of creamy stone-ground grits and riddled with grated white Cheddar cheese. Pass the plate, please.
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- 10 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 6

Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits
These Southern-style biscuits are just the thing for almost any occasion. Go on, we dare you. Try to think of a time you wouldn’t want them. See what we mean?
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- 20 M
- 45 M
- 24

North Carolina Eastern-Style ’Cue
This Carolina ‘cue ‘wich draws on pork that’s quite literally falling apart tender, teased into tantalizingly tender shreds, and mopped with a vinegary sauce.
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- 15 M
- 7 H
- 5

Cornmeal Drop-Biscuit Peach Cobbler
Ah, summer. Ah, cobbler. Those two sentiments are sort of one in the same, don’t you agree, seeing as each is easy, effortless, and always enticing?
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- 15 M
- 1 H
- 12

Shrimp and Grits
Creamy Southern stone-ground grits are filled with Cheddar cheese, plump sauteed shrimp, crisp bacon, garlic, and green onion. A must-eat for grits fans.
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- 15 M
- 30 M
- 46

Mint Julep Panna Cotta
This mint julep panna cotta has all the minty essence of the classic cocktail but in a creamy dessert. A Kentucky Derby must.
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- 30 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 6
Barq’s Root Beer-Glazed Ham
Sassfras, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and anise found in root beer enhance the smoky, saltiness goodness of this glazed ham. It’s is an ideal holiday meal.
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- 30 M
- 4 H, 30 M
- 2

Meme’s Pound Cake
This pound cake is rich with creamery butter, flecked with vanilla seeds, and sports crispy dark-brown sugary edges. A great Christmas or celebration cake.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 2
