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Tennessee Peach Pudding will knock your socks off! This lovely peach dessert is made with a tasty syrup that sinks down into the cobbler-type pudding, making a crusty caramel-flavored topping. It is absolutely mouthwatering and so irresistible you won't be able to stay out of it! Prepare to swoon over every bite.

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One of our favorite Tennessee desserts is the chess pie, a true Southern classic. Made with just eggs, butter, and sugar, with the addition of cornmeal and vinegar, this pie was the sweet born out of necessity and scarcity. People used to bake with what ingredients they had on hand. In parts of th

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Sweet and savory Tennessee Onions recipe - caramelized to perfection with a cheesy, crunchy topping. A quick and easy southern comfort dish! #TennesseeOnions #SouthernRecipe #ComfortFood #CaramelizedOnions #EasyRecipe

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This sweet onions casserole recipe is a great side dish for all occasions — from cookout parties to holiday party menus or an easy week day dinner side dishes! It's also an easy make ahead for a make and take recipe for potlucks. RECIPE TIP: Serve with some crusty bread (like sourdough) to sop up that yummy, ooey-gooey cheese onion sauce leftover after you've eaten the onions!

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My first taste of Chess Pie came during my days working for Senator Bob Bennett from Utah– we had a lone Tennessean working in the office who would make Chess Pie whenever our staff held a potluck. I think it was her way of winning us all over to the rich, delight that is Southern food. Tennessee Chess Pie, originally flavored with lemon, is also popular in its chocolate form. Both versions are true Southern classics. It’s rich and custard-like. Traditionally made with eggs, butter, and…

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The Setting: A mostly overcast Monday. The Soundtrack: Oia's symphonic playtime. Steaming up the Oven: Well, I should be cooking, but I can't stop eating Girl Scout Cookies. Darn my philanthropic nature. The Scenario: Dessert number three from Music City in the Midwest: Cherry Chocolate Chip Tipsy Cake, featuring Tennessee's finest! Depending on who you talk to in the South, "tipsy cake" could refer to one of two things. One version, supposedly popular in the coastal South as early as the…

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Sweet, tart, light, fluffy – Tennesse Lemon Pie has it all! This 1930's vintage recipe takes just 5 simple ingredients to make and has a quick baking time. With an almost soufflé-like texture, this summer dessert idea is unlike any other! Save this and try it!

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This Tennessee onions recipe is so simple but tastes amazing!!! This side dish recipe is one that everyone will want again and again. Onions, seasonings, and cheese and layered in a baking sheet and baked to golden brown perfection.

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This gussied up version of shrimp and grits features creamy cheddar grits and tender shrimp cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. #southern #shrimpandgrits #comfortfood

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Have faith with the topping – it always turns out! We remember the first time we tried it and thought, what kind of magical goodness did we just taste?…it should come as no surprise that we asked for the recipe then and there. This is a two-part dessert that might seem a little counterintuitive to […]

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These delicious Tennessee onions are tender, sweet onions topped with a savory blend of three melted cheeses and aromatic spices, baked until bubbly and golden. You can serve them as a flavorful side dish for barbecues, family dinners, or potlucks. This Southern classic recipe comes together quickly and easily, making it a sure crowd-pleaser every single time!

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