If you’ve been reading along with Little Scarlet, you know about my failed attempts at key lime pie. Finally, with the help of a store-bought graham cracker crust (so much for my vision of a dark, gingersnap crust), I was able to come up with something half-way decent this weekend, although I wish it had been more tart and less sweet. Maybe it’s because key limes make me think of the South, but mid-way through my second piece, I found myself craving the red beans and rice that my mom makes. Obviously, this got me craving all of the Southern foods I was able to indulge in while at school in Virginia - and brings us to this week’s “Poll of the Week”!
What’s your favorite Southern food? If I’ve made any sinful omissions (I realize now that pecan pie isn't on here!), please tell me about your own personal favorite in the “Comments” section.
And if this “Poll of the Week” has you feeling inspired, make sure you check back later tonight for my gumbo recipe!
Monday, September 21, 2009
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You are missing Chicken Fried Steak and collard greens cooked in way too much bacon.
ReplyDeleteAieeeee.....got to be gumbo!
ReplyDeleteLazzez les bonne temps roule...
Well, I voted for gumbo (as long as it's seafood gumbo or gumbo z'herbes!) but one thing that's missing here is Cajun catfish or fried green tomatoes (with remoulade sauce, mmm), also a couple of my faves!
ReplyDeleteFried Chicken with cornbread and black eyed peas. But my all time favorite southern delicacy is without doubt homemade Boiled Peanuts.
ReplyDeleteWhineaux makes an excellent point (love your moniker btw!! geaux tigers??)And fried chicken indeed holds a special place in my heart. But, a pulled pork sandwich covered in slaw, anyone?
ReplyDeletesweet potato pie! is there anything better than Southerm food?
ReplyDeleteI voted on gumbo but biscuits and gravy is something I actually know how to make!
ReplyDeleteShameless self promotion in 1... 2... 3... and the link to my biscuits and gravy is here.
I really just want the biscuits, maybe with some honey instead of gravy.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing I don't know how to make biscuits - if I did I probably wouldn't leave the kitchen!