Southern Style Collard Greens

1. Rinse and chop collard greens, removing tough stems.
2. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
3. Add ham hock, chicken broth, and collard greens. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Stir in apple cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

1. Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet.
4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture, and fry until golden brown and cooked through.

Candied Yams

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Boil sweet potatoes until just tender, then drain.
3. In a baking dish, layer sweet potatoes and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Dot with butter and pour over vanilla extract.
5. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.

Cornbread Dressing

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Sauté onion and celery until soft.
3. In a bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sautéed veggies, chicken broth, eggs, sage, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour into a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until set.

Green Bean Casserole

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and half of the crispy onions in a casserole dish.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Top with remaining onions and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy.

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to create a roux.
3. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened and smooth.
4. Stir in cheese until melted, then combine with macaroni.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a baking dish if desired.

Roasted Turkey with Southern Spice Rub

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Mix spices and butter in a bowl, then rub all over the turkey.
3. Place turkey in a roasting pan and roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 3 hours.
4. Baste occasionally for juicy skin.

Sweet Potato Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix all filling ingredients until smooth.
3. Pour into the pie crust and bake for 45 minutes until set.
4. Allow to cool before serving.

Pecan Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Stir in pecans and pour into pie crust.
4. Bake for 60-70 minutes until filling sets.

Strawberry Shortcake

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare the shortcake by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and butter into a crumbly mix.
3. Form into a dough and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
4. Let cool, slice, and layer with whipped cream and strawberries.