Bible Belt Staples

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  1. 3. A popular porridge-like dish made from ground corn, often served for breakfast or dinner.
  2. 4. A vibrant, hearty rice dish with various meats and vegetables, seasoned with Cajun spices.
  3. 8. A thick, flavorful stew, a cornerstone of Creole and Cajun cooking, often with seafood or chicken.
  4. 10. A traditional dish of black-eyed peas and rice, often served for New Year's for good luck.
  5. 11. A sweet and satisfying dessert, a Southern alternative to pumpkin pie.
  6. 12. A rich and sweet dessert made with pecans, a Southern favorite.
  7. 16. Okra slices or pods, breaded and deep-fried, a common Southern side.
  8. 17. A hearty dish, originally Louisianan, featuring red beans, rice, and often sausage.
  9. 18. A layered dessert with vanilla wafers, bananas, and creamy custard, a potluck staple.
  10. 19. A comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken and soft, pillowy dumplings.
  11. 20. Slow-cooked meat, typically pork, beef, or chicken, often with a smoky flavor and sauce.
  12. 21. A dessert resembling a deep-dish pie with a fruit filling and a thick crust.
  13. 22. A popular fried fish dish in the South, often served with hush puppies.
  14. 23. Slices of unripe tomatoes, breaded and fried, a Southern delicacy.
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  1. 1. Peanuts boiled in salty water until soft, a popular Southern snack.
  2. 2. A creamy, cheesy, and comforting casserole, a beloved Southern favorite.
  3. 5. Deep-fried cornmeal balls, often served as a side with seafood.
  4. 6. A spread made from Cheddar cheese, pimientos, and mayonnaise, popular in the South.
  5. 7. A quintessential Southern staple, typically made from cornmeal, often unsweetened.
  6. 9. A leafy green vegetable, cooked down with salted meat, a staple in Southern cuisine.
  7. 11. A ubiquitous beverage in the South, often consumed in large quantities.
  8. 13. A classic Southern dish featuring creamy grits topped with seasoned shrimp.
  9. 14. Hard-boiled eggs with a seasoned yolk mixture, a common Southern appetizer.
  10. 15. A classic Southern dish, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
  11. 18. A traditional Southern breakfast featuring soft biscuits smothered in a creamy, often sausage-based, gravy.