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"I make this a lot for pot lucks and picnics. Everyone likes this one."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, yellow mustard...

"Fried okra is a staple in Texas and the south, and everyone has their own way to make it. The crust can be flour, cornmeal, or a combination of both; my grandmother used cornmeal, my mother uses mostly seasoned flour, my wife uses both at the same time. They are all good to me. In fact, I can't recall ever meeting a plate or bowl of fried okra..."

Ingredients: cornmeal, eggs...

"I found this in the Thanksgiving edition of Family Circle in the 80's and I have been making it ever since--for summer bbq's as well."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, mayonnaise...

"This is my own recipe for collard greens. Once I made them this way my husband won't let me cook them any other way. People who don't typically like greens like these. It is also good with turnips and mustards. I add some of the turnip root if I use turnips."

Ingredients: smoked ham hocks, collard greens...

"A Southern Classic! In most Southern homes, black-eyed peas are always served on New Year's Day for good luck. I usually cook these early on New Year's Eve day. That way, if we have guests over for a party that night, I can use part of this basic recipe to make "Texas Caviar" which is a fantastic salsa/dip to eat with tortilla chips...."

Ingredients: dried black-eyed peas, garlic...

"A unique potato salad! Potatoes are baked with oil and Italian salad dressing mix instead of boiled. I usually omit the tomato because I find it gets mealy and doesn't hold up. From "Taste of Home""

Ingredients: pepper, dried basil, eggs...

"This is a vegetarian recipe I've come up with, simply because I usually don't have the salt pork or hamhock traditionally included on hand. It's still got plenty of flavor!"

Ingredients: cider vinegar, chopped tomatoes...

"This recipe came from a friend of mine that owns a Jamaican restaurant."

Ingredients: cooking oil, curry powder...

"Cookin' down greens takes on a spicy twist!"

Ingredients: turnip greens, fresh ground black pepper...

"My Memaw was a great cook of southern soul food and she taught me this recipe. When I got married, I made it a tradition in my family. The kids know the minute they walk into the house that Dad's making greens (the aroma fills the air). And no matter where we have our holiday meals or who is in charge of the menu, I insist on bringing the greens."

Ingredients: collard greens, salt...

"I love this dish! My late husband was from Cameroon (fr.West Africa) He taught me to cook their dishes. When I prepare these recipes, I am thankful for having the opportunity for such a wonderful cultural experience.

The more you make this dish, the better you get at it. Actually, the beans are a healthy food and very filling. You can..."

Ingredients: olive oil, onions...

Ingredients: pepper, cooked ham, garlic...

"Sometimes the old recipes are the best. This recipe certainly falls in that category."

Ingredients: cinnamon, dark brown sugar...

"I can eat all of these in a single sitting when I'm really craving collards!"

Ingredients: pepper, collard greens, garlic...