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Zucchini Corn Fritters

SUBMITTED BY: FLOWERDANNI

Light and fluffy with lots of zucchini and fresh corn, these yummy fritters are a family favorite. Serve hot with ranch dressing.

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Captain's Seafood Crab Dip

Submitted by: cherrybaum

This appetizer dip recipe is made with fresh crabmeat, Cheddar cheese, and horseradish in a mayonnaise base.

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Mom's Cajun Hush Puppies

Submitted by: brittnichole924

These spicy hush puppies are loaded with bell peppers and pimento peppers for a colorful and tasty treat. Serve alongside tartar sauce for a delicious appetizer.

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Buttermilk Hush Puppies

Submitted by: Mama Smith

These hush puppies have an added tang from buttermilk in the batter. Serve alongside coleslaw and fried catfish for a Southern-style meal.

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Alabama Fire Crackers

Submitted by: I phill hungry

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Saltine crackers soak in spices overnight, including plenty of hot red chili flakes, until they are mighty hot. Serve with chili.

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Old-Fashioned Roasted Pecans

Submitted by: Patricia K

Home Town: Crown Point, Indiana, USA

Living In: Cleveland, Tennessee, USA

Oven-toasted pecans made Southern-style with a light coating of sugar, cinnamon and a bit of salt, are a treat at Christmas or any time of the year.

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Cold Crawfish Dip

Submitted by: KSHARP01

This is a 'make a day before' recipe that is out of this world! Very rich and great for parties or get togethers as it makes a lot. Serve on crackers.

Southern food has a history as rich as the gravy that tops the flaky buttermilk biscuits on Southern breakfast tables. The cuisine may have the reputation of being calorie-laden, but the food of the Deep South is a combination of culinary heritages from around the world.

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