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Southern cuisine means big, big flavor. Many culinary classics of the American South are known to all: fried chicken, barbecue, biscuits, and sweet potato pie. Some regional favorites are a little more obscure, like smoked country ham and redeye gravy, crayfish etouffee, and Brunswick stew. And then there are local loves that rarely get any play beyond the places where they were born, like Country Captain, Hoppin’ John, and the Louisville Hot Brown. The South’s heat and humidity lead Southerners to excel in the art of canning and preserving. Pickled fruits and vegetables, relishes, and chutneys are indispensable; even barbecue sauce comes down by way of a long line of homemade vinegars. The weather, coupled with a love of hospitality and for gatherings centered around eating, leads to many outdoor food events. The church picnic, oyster roast, the afternoon barbecue, they all bring folks together to socialize over a common and comfortable cuisine.
 

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
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Crispy Butterscotch Cookies

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by pomplemousse
These are extremely sweet, but I expected that since it's butterscotch. However, they are also extremely crumbly, so much so that it's difficult to even shape into balls. They kept falling apart and I finally gave up at the end and just tossed the remainder. I think there's a bit too much rice cereal or a bit too less eggs. The ones that turned out were pretty. This recipe doesn't spread very much. Regardless, I probably won't make them again, at least not with butterscotch chips, as they are way too sweet for me. Thanks for the recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by pomplemousse
This is extremely easy and has an excellent presentation. I agree with the other reviewer who mentioned margarine is not a good sub for butter in this recipe, but it was all I had and I can't have butter anyway. I decided to use the help of the freezer in this one and chose not to make a ball. Instead, I mixed it up, then put in a bowl with oiled plastic wrap and placed in the freezer for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Then I inverted onto a serving plate and pressed the pecans in. Looked good, except when I took it to the bbq I should have kept it in the fridge prior to serving--melts a little. Was a hit with homemade graham crackers. Thanks!
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Melody's Famous Beer Cheese

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by pomplemousse
I made this last night to take to a bbq. Although I started rye bread, I didn't finish it before leaving, so I served in a whole wheat loaf instead. It is very easy and quick, but it quickly solidifies as it cools, so I think it might be better served in a crockpot or fondue pot. I thought about using my crockpot, but I only had a 1/4 of the Velveeta called for, so I didn't have enough to put in the crockpot. It has a good flavor, but I probably should have put in a little more beer. I was thinking it would be too runny, but it really does thicken up quickly, so probably the more beer the better. Thanks for the recipe.
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