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The Central South runs from Gulf Coastal Mississippi and Alabama northward through Tennessee into Kentucky and West Virginia, where it is hemmed in by the Ohio River. The ancient corn-based Mississippian culture once prospered along the Mississippi River Valley. The first Europeans to explore the Central South were Spanish and French. They settled the coastal portion. The interior, Kentucky and West Virginia, were secluded by rugged mountain terrain. The cuisine that emerged in the Central South reflects the history of this sub-region, ranging from the French and Creole-inspired and the down-home Southern “soul food” classics of Alabama and Mississippi, to the “hog and hominy” tradition of Tennessee, to the wild game stews of Kentucky and West Virginia.
 

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Living In: Ellisville, Mississippi, USA
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About me: I am a single male that enjoys cooking good meals for my girlfriend and myself.
 

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Cinnamon Black Walnut Ice Cream

Reviewed on jul. 4, 2009 by mbrancherwife 
I loved this ice cream! I am not a fan of homemade ice cream, but this is delicious. The cinnamon and black walnuts really compliment each other. This recipe is quick and easy. I highly recommend this ice cream!
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Waffles I

Reviewed on jul. 2, 2009 by lace 
This recipe was very good! I followed the suggestions of others by doubling the vanilla, doubling the sugar, adding 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and separating the eggs. I whisked the egg whites until light and fluffy and folded in last. I also used a hand mixer. The batter seemed thinner than a typical box mix, possibly b/c of the hand mixer. May work just as well using a whisk. The recipe will make at least 5 full size waffles and probably 6 if none of it ran over the sides (thin batter). The result was light and fluffy pancakes! They tasted very good and my friend said they were "the best waffles he ever had." I definitely think the cinnamon and vanilla are the key ingredients. I also noticed that the waffles are crispier if you don't spray the iron with cooking spray. If you like softer waffles, spray it every other waffle made. I also added chocolate chips to a few - Yum! Batter works great stored over night as well.
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Baked Green Tomatoes

Reviewed on jul. 2, 2009 by LouisvilleHugger 
After baking them for 20 min I broiled them for 7 min on each side. Still came out flimsy but the flavor was really good. I sprinkled dill weed, pepper, and onion powder on each side of the tomato and then coated them with a thin layer of cornmeal mixed with the same three spices. TASTY! Next time I will let them sit longer under the broiler. It's a really nice change from fried tomatoes and to be honest, I don't think I will ever fry them again. We have started to grow our own tomatoes and I would hate to have them doused in oil.
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