Catfish stew
Any time you’re lucky enough to lay your hands on catfish, then cooking the filets in this richly-flavored stew is probably one of the finest things you can do with them. The thickly cut bacon and gently simmered vegetables make for a truly hearty and delicious meal.
Southern braised green beans
The trend of late has been to cook green beans – and most green vegetables – until they’re just barely warm, so that they retain all of their crunch. But braising green beans, such as in this recipe, is an equally delicious way to serve them.
Southern shrimp and grits
Grits are deeply loved in the South and are the perfect creamy foil for this pretty amazing stew of shrimp, andouille sausage and all manner of other good things. One taste of this and no kidding – you’ll be hooked!
Crab and seafood boil
Seafood boils are a classic dish found in the of Georgia and South Carolina. The recipe below features a seafood combination of crab and shrimp, with corn on the cob and smoked sausage for lots of flavor. .

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