Spicy Black-eyed Peas make a delicious and unexpected addition to a Southern themed luncheon buffet. Good served hot or cold. Creamy cole slaw and corny corn muffins make the menu a winner. Add a dessert of lemon layer cake with lemon curd Filling. That's southern goodness!

Spicy black eyed peas eaten plain or over rice make a tasty and filling meal. And many people especially southerner's serve them on New Year's Day for good luck during the coming year.

Artichoke and Horseradish Dip is great for dipping but it makes a delicious topping for baked potatoes also.

A good Fall meal does not get much better than this dish. Tender pot roast with carrots and lima beans, the added kick of pickling spices and garlic makes it ever so right.

Spiced pears make a different and sophisticated dessert when served with one of the sweeter white wines, such as Sautern.

Spanish-style Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite dishes. It is tender and laden with chunky vegetables.

Eva Owsian BellaOnline's Crochet Host says her spaghetti and hot link sausage meal is super easy. This is a great 'been shopping all day, gotta get dinner on the table' recipes. Add a green salad and a loaf bread and you have a full delicious meal.

Southern style potato salad served with savory grilled chicken wings can make picnic eating in the middle of winter.

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I am using broccoli, cauliflower, red bell peppers and string beans for this Sichuan style vegetables recipe because I like the combination. However, you can use green peppers or any other fairly quick-cooking vegetable when making this dish.