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Pepper Gravy
Pepper gravy—essentially a heavily peppered bechamel that subs bacon grease for butter—is a simple base that serves as a building block to a whole host of other Southern gravies.
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All-Purpose Gravy
After finding smoked turkey drippings to be a little too smoky for gravy, I vowed to find a gravy that could deliver the deep flavors pan drippings produce, but without the drippings, which is exactly what this recipe does.
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Sausage Gravy
A satisfying thick, hearty, and meaty gravy that only requires sausage, flour, milk, and a watchful eye to make right every time.
Biscuits and Gravy
A handful of ingredients and a well-seasoned cast iron skillet are all you need to make this Southern breakfast staple.
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Apple Cider Gravy
The simple addition addition of apple cider gives this gravy a slight tartness and light fruity flavor.
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Chocolate Gravy
This might be closer to a thin pudding than traditional gravy, but it's still a decadently sweet and creamy sauce that's excellent smothered over fresh biscuits.

Gravy recipe - easy, from scratch, no drippings
This is how I make an incredible gravy using just water in 4 minutes flat! The secret chicken AND beef stock cubes for best flavour and a nice brown colour.
Tangy and Sweet Tomato-Bacon Jam With Onions and Garlic
This savory jam is loaded with onions and tomatoes that have been cooked in bacon fat until thick and spreadable. A touch of maple syrup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard gives it a sweet-tart edge that would be as good on a burger as it would served alongside a wedge of cheese.
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Ramp Gravy
A creamy gravy flavored with ramps, perfect for biscuits or mashed potatoes.
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Rich and Creamy Gravy With Fresh Herbs
This basic turkey gravy gets a hefty amount of heavy cream right at the end, followed by a mixture of fresh herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary.
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If you're looking for something a little different to dress up biscuits, pork chops, or the like, this slightly sweet and tart variation on Southern white gravy is definitely worth a try.
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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits With Garlic and Cheddar
Garlicky and cheesy buttermilk drop biscuits that go with any meal. The best part? The dry mix can be prepared far in advance.
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Fried Chicken, Honey Butter, and Biscuit Sandwiches
Soft, flaky buttermilk biscuits and a smear of sweet honey butter form the base for this crisp fried chicken sandwich.
Biscuits and Gravy
A handful of ingredients and a well-seasoned cast iron skillet are all you need to make this Southern breakfast staple.
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Popeyes-Style Buttermilk Biscuits From 'Fried & True'
Wylie Dufresne's shortening-based biscuits, created as an homage to Popeyes', boast a delicate, pillowy interior surrounded by a gently crisp crust. Serve them alongside these Popeyes-style chicken tenders.

Cornbread
Here's my easy cornbread recipe to pair with some sticky BBQ ribs and slaw.
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The Best Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken gets brined in flavorful buttermilk before hitting the fryer for a crisp, golden crust.
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Skillet Potatoes With Cajun Blackening Spices and Buttermilk-Herb Sauce
Potatoes deserve more than to just be a boring side dish. They've got serious star power, and these Cajun-spiced baby potatoes—first boiled until creamy, then crisped in a skillet, and finally topped with a cooling buttermilk-herb dressing—prove it.

Meatloaf
Mom only made a few things that were real hits. This meatloaf was one of them.
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The Food Lab's Buttermilk Biscuits
A few simple techniques and some extra folding make the flakiest biscuits.

Honey Butter Glazed Cornbread
This decadent Honey Butter Glazed Cornbread is spongy and almost cakelike with a delicate sweetness. It's not dry or crumbly like some other cornbread.