Southerners are known for their delicious fried chicken, which is often accompanied with mashed potatoes and collard greens.
Breakfast isn't complete without biscuits and gravy, the classic combination of flaky biscuits and flavorful gravy cooked with sausage or bacon drippings.
A popular seafood meal, shrimp and grits consists of shrimp, grits, and a sauce flavored with bacon, butter, and spices.
Jambalaya is a traditional Creole cuisine from Louisiana consisting of rice, pork, and vegetables cooked with Cajun seasonings and topped with Andouille sausage.
Barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and baked beans are popular accompaniments to pulled pork, which is pork that has been cooked slowly.
Cornbread is a traditional Southern bread that is baked using cornmeal, buttermilk, and occasionally honey or molasses for added sweetness.
Braised collard greens with bacon, onions, and spices make for a delicious and healthy side dish.
Pie with a filling of mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and spices, baked in a flaky crust and served as dessert