Pass Around Macaroni and Tomatoes

September 24, 2025 By palatablepastime in Appalachian, Macaroni, Midwest, Pasta, Side Dish, Southern, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States Tags: Appalachian, budget bites, cheap eats, comfortfood, dollar saver meals, retro recipes, side dish 14 Comments

Pass Around Macaroni and Tomatoes is a southern Appalachian comfort food staple, suitable as a pass around side dish for most meals.

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Swamp Soup

September 22, 2025 By palatablepastime in Beef, Black-Eyed Peas, Cabbage, Greens or Lettuces, Pork, Sausage, Sausages, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Vegetables Tags: Alabama recipes, Lucky Food, New Year's Day, regional food, soup 1 Comment

Swamp Soup is a Southern greens rich soup, this version complete with tomato, smoked sausage, cabbage and purple hull or black eyed peas.

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Dolly Parton’s Coleslaw

August 9, 2024 By palatablepastime in Appalachian, Cabbage, Carrots, copycat, Mayonnaise, No Cook, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Pickles, Salad Dressings, Salads, Southern, United States Tags: Cabbage recipes, celebrity recipes, coleslaw dressing, copycat recipes, Farmer's Market Week 3 Comments

Dolly Parton’s Coleslaw is her recipe from the Cookbook Dollywood presents “Tennessee Mountain Home Cooking”.

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Copycat Dolly Parton Stampede Soup

February 4, 2024 By palatablepastime in Appalachian, Butter, copycat, Garlic, Milk & Cream, Onions, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Vegetables Tags: Appalachian recipes, copycat recipes, Easy Recipes, homemade soups, recipes using canned soup, recipes using canned vegetables, Southern recipes, Sunday Funday 6 Comments

Copycat Dolly Parton Stampede Soup is a clone recipe for the soup served at the (Dixie) Stampede restaurant.

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Slow Cooker Collard Greens

December 26, 2023 By palatablepastime in Cooking Method, Crockpot, Greens or Lettuces, Pork, Side Dish, Southern, United States Tags: braised, collards, crock pot, crockpot, gobble, greens, kale, mustard greens, new year, slow cooker, southern, turnip greens, vegetables 24 Comments

Slow cooker collard greens are braised Southern style in the crock pot with bits of smoked ham until very tender and flavorful.

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Fried Cornmeal Mush

December 17, 2023 By palatablepastime in Breakfast & Brunch, Butter, Corn masa/ corn flour/ corn meal, Flour, maple syrup, Side Dish, Southern, Stovetop, United States Tags: breakfast sides, cornmeal, homemade cornmeal mush, recipes using ground corn, Southern recipes, Sunday Funday 4 Comments

Fried Cornmeal Mush are grits that have been shaped into a loaf and then chilled, sliced, fried until crisp and served with maple syrup.

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Deck the Holly (Copycat Chicken Salad Chick)

December 14, 2023 By palatablepastime in Chicken, Cranberries, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Main Dish, Meats, Peppers or Chillies, Poultry, Salads, Sandwiches, Southern, United States Tags: Chicken Salad Chick, copycat recipes, diy recipes, easy sandwiches for lunches, picnic recipes, recipes for leftover chicken, recipes for leftover turkey Leave a comment

Deck the Holly (Copycat Chicken Salad Chick) is a holiday version of the chick’s Jalapeno Holly chicken salad, with added cranberries.

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Creole Ham and Rice Casserole

November 28, 2023 By palatablepastime in Casseroles, Celery, Creole, Garlic, Ham, herbs, Main Dish, Okra, Onions, Oven Baked, Peppers or Chillies, Rice, Southern, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Wine Tags: casseroles, Creole recipes, leftover ham recipes, one dish meal, Southern recipes Leave a comment

Creole ham and rice casserole is a variation on baked jambalaya without chicken, shrimp or sausage. Perfect for leftover ham.

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Pig Pickin’ Cake (Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake)

November 19, 2023 By palatablepastime in Butter, Cake Mix, Cakes, Cherries, Desserts, Eggs, Milk & Cream, Oranges, Oven Baked, Pecans, Pineapple, Southern, United States, Whipped Cream Tags: cookout recipes, Easy Recipes, holiday cakes, mandarin orange recipes, Southern cakes, Southern recipes, Sunday Funday 4 Comments

Pig Pickin’ Cake is a Southern style sheet pan cake that is perfect for pig roasts, bbqs and other gatherings such as Thanksgiving.

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