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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

Source: Food Network Click here to read about an experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 4 Total time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 cups water Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 Tbs butter 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, Read More

Inspired by South Carolina

Inspired by South Carolina

THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) This meal was one that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time! When I think of Southern comfort food, shrimp and grits and collard greens are a couple Read More

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

Source: All Recipes Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 6 Total time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced  ½ cup white sugar, divided ½ cup brown sugar, divided ¼ tsp cinnamon Read More

Peach Soda

Peach Soda

Source: Kitchn Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 4 Total time: INGREDIENTS 4 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced 1 Tbs lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 cup water ½ cup sugar 1 liter sparkling Read More

Fried Tomatoes

Fried Tomatoes

Source: Ciao Chow Bambina Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 6 Total time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 firm green or under-ripe red tomatoes Salt to taste 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 Read More

Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy

Source: All Recipes Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 6 Total time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 (12 oz) package maple-flavored sausage 3 Tbs butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk Salt and pepper Read More

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

Source: Taste of Southern Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 4 Total time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbs baking powder 2 tsp salt 1 ½ cups buttermilk ¼ cup butter, cold Read More

Inspired by Georgia

Inspired by Georgia

THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) I’m so glad that I was able to make this meal during Black History Month! If you didn’t know, Georgia was the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and other Read More

Guava Tapioca Pudding

Guava Tapioca Pudding

Source: The Spruce Eats Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 4 Total time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups guava nectar ⅓ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg ¼ cup Read More

Tropical Chocolate Milkshake

Tropical Chocolate Milkshake

Source: A Couple Cooks Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 2 Total time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 pint (2.5 cups) chocolate-coffee ice cream ¼ cup milk ¼ cup pineapple juice  ¼ cup Coco Real cream Read More