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Hearty & Homey: Main Dishes from the Southern Heartland!

On the hunt for a tasty main dish? Hearty and delicious best describes southern cooking! So does farm to table, a concept birthed right here in Charleston, South Carolina.

Whether it’s beef stew you’re craving, a crispy chicken dinner, or a big bowl of shrimp and grits, Not Entirely Average provides not only the recipe, but also helpful tips to make YOUR dish a success.

Sliced beef tenderloin roast garnished with rosemary and cranberries on a wooden surface. Served with

Beef

Easy Christmas Dinner Beef Tenderloin Roast

Three strips of candied bacon wrapped in brown parchment paper with a dark background.

Appetizers

Easy Oven-Baked Candied Bacon

A slice of tomato and cheese pie with basil on top sits on a white plate next to a gold fork.

Southern Classics

Tomato Pie with Pimento Cheese

Grilled steak sliced on a wooden board with a knife, fresh herbs, black pepper, and a small bowl of sauce.

Beef

How to Grill Steak Perfectly Every Time {Indoors & Out}

A serving tray filled with beef appetizers.

Appetizers

Steak Tartines with Red Peppers and Horseradish Cream

A bowl of rigatoni pasta coated in creamy sauce, topped with black pepper and fresh thyme.

Pastas

Creamy One-Pot French Onion Rigatoni

A plate of white rice topped with chicken in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with sliced almonds and chopped herbs, with a fork on the side.

Chicken

Country Captain Chicken Is the Curry the South Claimed

A pulled pork sandwich with melted cheese on a toasted bun, sauce and shredded meat spilling onto parchment paper.

Sandwiches

A Smoky Oven-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Chicken cutlet pinwheel with ham and Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard.

Chicken

Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Ups

A sandwich with chopped chicken, creamy white sauce, pickle slices, and a golden-brown bun on brown paper.

Sandwiches

Alabama Chopped Chicken Sandwiches

A plate with chicken fried chicken covered in white gravy and a side of mashed potatoes sprinkled with herbs. A golden fork and knife are placed beside the plate.

Chicken

Chicken-Fried Chicken with Creamy Country Gravy

A plate with slices of pork tenderloin topped with sauce, accompanied by a jar of sauce in the background.

Pork

Southern Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust

The image shows a Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fried chicken, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a soft bun. It's accompanied by potato chips and presented on a floral-patterned plate.

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich

A chicken drumstick rests on mashed potatoes, garnished with dill, with a fork on the plate.

Chicken

Oven Fried Chicken Drumsticks

The image features a close-up of a jar containing chili oil. Inside, red chili flakes and seeds are visible, suspended in the amber liquid. A straw is submerged in the oil.

Sauces, Condiments, & Dressings

Eastern North Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Sliced beef brisket, pickles, raw onion rings, and two slices of white bread on parchment paper in a bowl.

Beef

Beer Braised Beef Brisket

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