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Southern Grilled Barbecued Ribs

Jambalaya

Crawfish Pie

Barlow's Blackened Catfish

The Best Chicken Fried Steak

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A homemade olive salad is spread on fresh bread which is then layered with salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Great sandwich, anyone?! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta.

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Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice

Submitted by: Eric Lubow

Buttery pan-fried catfish fillets are served over a bed of spicy white rice in this quick dinner.

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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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Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe

Submitted by: RHONDA35

Home Town: Rio Hondo, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side.

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Dave's Low Country Boil

Submitted by: Lisa

Living In: Sylvania, Georgia, USA

Famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet!

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Crawfish Chowder

Submitted by: STKA

A creamy chowder consisting of green onions, corn, crawfish, cream of potato and mushroom soups, and a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick. Serve with cornbread, or some crusty French bread.

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