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Our Favorite Southern Cookbooks

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These cookbooks are packed with authentic Southern recipes, personal stories, and regional travel inspiration.
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Besh Big Easy by John Besh

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In his latest cookbook, New Orleans chef John Besh shares personal anecdotes along with the history behind the food he grew up loving and eating in his hometown. He also reveals why it's all right to keep a can of breadcrumbs handy in your pantry. Buy It: Besh Big Easy

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The Hot Chicken Cookbook by Timothy Charles Davis

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Arguably Music City's most iconic food, hot chicken is having its moment. Part history book, part travelogue, and part love letter, this includes interviews with the likes of chef Edward Lee and former mayor of Nashville Karl Dean. Buy It: The Hot Chicken Cookbook

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James Beard's All-American Eats by The James Beard Foundation

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Since 1991, the James Beard Foundation has been honoring regional restaurants. While this book includes the entire country, many Southern spots reap high praise. Get it for the recipes, but read it for the history. Buy It: All-American Eats

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Grandbaby Cakes by Jocelyn Delk Adams

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Only grandbabies are sweeter than a book devoted to desserts. And—as if the decadent cakes, glazes, and frostings weren't already enticing enough—Adams' debut cookbook is sprinkled with the heartfelt stories behind her delicious recipes and also features beautiful vintage family photos. Buy It: Grandbaby Cakes

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Crabs & Oysters by Bill Smith

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Chef Bill Smith shares his passion for the South's favorite shellfish. You'll also find terrific recipes from the classic regional cookbooks of coastal communities, as well as Smith's own charmingly reported research and memorable headnotes. Buy It: Crabs & Oysters

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