Ronni Lundy

A riff on English sticky toffee pudding, this southern rendition relies on a little down home rejiggering with cornmeal, apple butter, and sorghum syrup. Bet some bourbon on the side wouldn't be a terrible thing.

There are countless versions of this classic. We're partial to this recipe which gilds the potatoes and cabbage with kale and bacon and beer.

Chili buns are a traditional Appalachian thing and they're essentially hot dog buns slathered with the easiest chili you've ever made. Add a hot dog and slaw and you've got its kissing cousin, the slaw dog.