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Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: TANAQUIL

This actually uses my breading for Chicken Fried Steak---my husband suggested we try it with chicken breasts, and it was delicious!

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Shrimp and Grits With Kielbasa

Submitted by: tiffanyviolin

Tender pink shrimp team up with savory kielbasa sausage and polenta in an easy version of shrimp and grits that makes a great main dish for a fancy brunch.

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Creamy Southern Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Submitted by: Bella V.

Home Town: Orlando, Florida, USA

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

A few gourmet ingredients, including dry sherry and goat cheese, lift this colorful dish of shrimp served with cheesy grits to a new level. Serve it for a special occasion or a fancy brunch.

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A recipe for traditional low-country shrimp and grits gets some gourmet touches from freshly toasted pine nuts and Asian red curry paste for a company-quality main dish for your special brunch or dinner. If you can't find dried horseradish, use 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish.

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Roasted Okra

Submitted by: ncope

Roasting okra is simple and easy and as a bonus the okra tends to not be nearly as gummy or slimy when roasted.

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Greg's Southern Biscuits

Submitted by: GregWmson

Limber up your biscuit-making fingers and try this vintage recipe that's been handed down for generations. Grandmas know the secret to great biscuits is to handle the dough as lightly as possible.

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Braised Collard Greens

Submitted by: THYME4MA

Home Town: Orlando, Florida, USA

Living In: Kissimmee, Florida, USA

My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice.