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T. Darlene Cheek

Welcome to Southern Cooking, a collection of articles, recipes and resources for those interested in learning more about the south and its wide array of delicious foods.

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Beans ~ A Southern Staple

Slow simmered bean soups to keep you warm in the winter months and some great cornbread varieties.

Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

Great Christmas recipes to share with those you love for the holidays - cookies, candies, and more!

Culinary Kudzu Cookbook - a Review

A review of the wonderful cookbook, Culinary Kudzu, by Keetha DePriest Reed.

Gettin' Ready for Thanksgiving

All types of dishes that no Thanksgiving can be without!

A Halloween Party

Darlene's menu for an all adult Halloween party.

Cabbage - Recipes Straight From the Garden

Great recipes for cabbage, including cabbage rolls, cabbage soup, hamburger and cabbage stew, fried cabbage, a sausage and cabbage skillet dinner, and corned beef and cabbage. You'll never look at plain ol' cabbage the same way again!

A Southern Labor Day Cookout

A complete menu plan for your Labor Day festivities, featuring barbeque ribs, pork roast, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, iced tea, and lemon icebox pie.

War = Patriotism?

An essay intended to remind us all that loyal opposition is an American tradition and that striving for creative solutions for world peace is a noble and worthy goal.

Cornbread, Hoe Cakes and Hushpuppies

Traditional as well as quick and easy cornmeal-based side breads to accompany any meal.

Fruit and Veggie Quick Breads

Sweet and savory quick breads that are perfect for the chilly, blustery days of March!

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