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    Fruit Pizza

    Fruit Pizza

    yield: 8 servings prep time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill cook time: 14 minutes Different variations of fruit pizza or, as some people call it, dessert pizza, can be found at brunches and special events (especially showers!) in the South. The version I used to...
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    yield: 12 bars (1 per serving) prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 16 minutes Southerners have long enjoyed peanuts; colonists in Virginia enjoyed savory peanut soup made with hand-ground peanuts. When peanut butter came along, dessert recipes using it proliferated—think...
    Keto Cheesecake with Pecan Almond Crust

    Keto Cheesecake with Pecan Almond Crust

    yield: 16 servings prep time: 20 minutes, plus 8 hours to chill cook time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Cheesecake is not a Southern dessert, but it is beloved by many Southerners, including my husband. Because it is his favorite dessert and often serves as his birthday cake,...
    Fried Green Tomatoes

    Fried Green Tomatoes

    yield: 4 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 20 minutes Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern side dish. They have a tart flavor and are so addictive—the more you eat, the more you want! • 3 medium-sized green tomatoes • High-quality oil for frying • ½ cup...
    Blistered Okra

    Blistered Okra

    yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 10 minutes Okra is a popular Southern vegetable that is often coated with flour and fried. Here’s a different way to cook it that is quicker and tastier! Blistering is a high-heat cooking technique that gives...