Absolutely! That plate is full of classic Southern-style comfort food. Let’s break it down and give you a recipe for each item on that plate so you can recreate the whole experience.
🍗 Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken, cut into parts
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches, about 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
🍖 BBQ Ribs (Oven-Baked)
Ingredients:
2 racks pork ribs
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 cups BBQ sauce
Instructions:
- Mix dry spices and rub all over ribs.
- Wrap ribs in foil and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2.5 hours.
- Remove foil, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for 5–10 minutes until caramelized.
🧀 Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in cooked pasta and cheeses.
- Pour into a buttered baking dish and dot with butter.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
🥕 Candied Yams (Sweet Glazed Carrots in This Case)
Ingredients:
4 large carrots, sliced
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
Instructions:
- Boil carrot slices until tender, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter, add sugar, honey, and spices.
- Add carrots and cook, stirring, until glazed (about 10 minutes).
🥬 Seasoned Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 lb green beans (fresh or canned)
2 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Fry bacon and set aside. In bacon fat, sauté onions.
- Add green beans, broth, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes. Crumble bacon on top before serving.
🍞 Sweet Cornbread
Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 cup milk
2 eggs
½ cup melted butter
Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients.
- Combine both and stir until just mixed.
- Pour into greased 9-inch pan and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.