Food and Recipes Side Dishes Sauces and Condiments 115 Delectable Recipes That Use Worcestershire Sauce By Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein is an Editorial Fellow for Southern Living covering food and culture. She has been published in Modern Luxury magazines, Our State Magazine, and Hudson Valley Magazine. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis When Worcestershire sauce is on the ingredient list, you know the recipe will be a winner. It's one of our favorite condiments for a reason. With savory, umami flavor to spare, Worcestershire sauce is one of the best ways to spike up the flavor in your go-to dishes. Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to your favorite macaroni and cheese, and you've got a depth of flavor that will get rave reviews at the potluck. Throw in a teaspoon or two to your crab cakes, and holiday dinner will be begged for a repeat, or incorporate Worcestershire sauce into your barbecue and it'll be the talk of the tailgate. We've learned not to underestimate the potential of this long-time loved sauce. It's also a key ingredient to add dynamic flavor to some of our favorite stand-alone sauces and is incredibly versatile in recipes from pimiento cheeses to beef stews. Here are our favorite recipes that make the most of this household staple and flavor powerhouse. 01 of 115 Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken On even the busiest of weeknights, baked chicken with sweet and sticky sauce can make your day. This sauce comes together with Worcestershire sauce, spicy tomato juice, cider vinegar, and a few other simple fixings. 02 of 115 Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Iain Bagwell Recipe: Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Coastal Texas-inspired crab cakes would be incomplete without Worcestershire sauce. The umami flavor of that sauce blends seamlessly with Creole mustard and lemon butter. 03 of 115 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole This go-to casserole is rich, cheesy, and has just the right amount of heat. Throw a can cream of mushroom soup and some Worcestershire sauce into the casserole dish with your chicken and pasta for a supper even Mama will envy. 04 of 115 Funeral Sandwiches Recipe: Funeral Sandwiches We prefer to call these sliders "party sandwiches." Made with a Hawaiian roll, deli-style ham, mustard, and cheese, these miniature sandwiches are worth celebrating. 05 of 115 Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread Micah Leal Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread Homemade buffalo sauce made with hot sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and some seasonings is a sure-fire way to make the most popular dish at the cookout. This pull-apart bread with shredded chicken and sharp cheddar cheese will be the star of your party. 06 of 115 Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup Our recipe for tortilla soup combined spicy broth and smoked chicken for a a flavor punch in every spoonful. New Mexico chile powder, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce go far in adding exceptional flavor to this Tex-Mex dish. 07 of 115 Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese Pimiento cheese makes everything better, in our opinion, and chicken sliders are no exception. We used three cheeses and Worcestershire sauce for extra depth. 08 of 115 BBQ Cedar Plank Salmon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: BBQ Cedar Plank Salmon We use cedar planks to infuse this fish dinner with even more flavor. Whether you're an old grilling pro or a plank grilling novice, this saucy salmon dish promises to impress. 09 of 115 Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Southern Living Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo This recipe delivers a gumbo so good, you'll feel like you've been transported to Louisiana no matter where you are. Make sure to thoroughly brown the sausage and chicken for the best effect. 10 of 115 Pimiento Queso Fundido Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Pimiento Queso Fundido Queso is always a crowd-pleaser at the tailgate, but this Southern version? Forget about it. This flavorful cheese dip has a creamy texture and all your favorite flavors of pimiento cheese. 11 of 115 Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew Southern Living Recipe: Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew It may be up for debate who deserves bragging rights for this creation of this stew, but how absolutely delicious it is, is indisputable. This recipe meets in the middle of much Brunswick stew controversy and includes both pork and chicken, as well as lima beans. 12 of 115 Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes Southern Living Recipe: Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes This crab cake recipe keeps it simple. Combine your crab meat with just a few dependable ingredients including Worcestershire sauce, then toss until just combined. 13 of 115 Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Southern Living Recipe: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches These barbecue sandwiches delight served with chips and coleslaw. Plus, the slow-cooker beef freezes well for outstanding leftovers up to a month later. 14 of 115 Deep South Barbecue Ribs Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: MindI Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Deep South Barbecue Ribs These tender ribs are roasted in the oven and slathered in our Melting Pot Barbecue Sauce. The topping is a sweet, tangy combination of Worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, vinegar, and yellow mustard. 15 of 115 Southern Wedding Soup Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup This special occasion-worthy soup is also easy as can be for weeknight supper. We transformed this Italian-American classic into a Southern belle by adding fresh greens and pork meatballs. 16 of 115 Crawfish Cakes Southern Living Recipe: Crawfish Cakes A play on crab cakes, these fried fritters are our favorite way to give second life to crawfish boil leftovers. The end result is crisp, golden and tender inside—you won't be able to wait until the next fish boil to make these again. 17 of 115 Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew Iain Bagwell Recipe: Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew Shredded chicken and smoky barbecued beef brisket are stewed with beef soup base, vegetables, and seasoning for an unforgettable one-pot dinner. Don't forget to add hot sauce to this hardy meal. 18 of 115 Crab Mac and Cheese Courtesy Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Recipe: Crab Mac and Cheese Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli's signature crab mac and cheese is dreamy, rich, and flavorful with ingredients like Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lump crab meat. You'll be thinking about this elegant take on comfort food for many meals to come. 19 of 115 Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash Southern Living Recipe: Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash Shepard's pie gets even better with one simple twist: a rich mash made from sweet potatoes. The trick to this hardy, savory recipe is cooking up the meat and veggies combo slow and low. 20 of 115 White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Hector Sanchez Recipe: White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add an unexpected twist to pimiento cheese without taking away from those well-loved classic flavors. Hand grate your cheese for the best effect. 21 of 115 Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Made right, a warm bowl of gumbo on a chilly day can melt your worries away. Our shrimp and sausage variation has a few delicious surprises. 22 of 115 Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes Let your Crock Pot do the work to get kid-friendly dinner on the table. Serve sloppy Joes in hamburger buns for supper or as sliders at the tailgate. 23 of 115 Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust Greg Dupree Recipe: Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust Sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes team up to make a scrumptious shepherd's pie topping. Under the crust, you'll find succulent beef and vegetable filling to warm your heart and satisfy your appetite. 24 of 115 Sweet Tea-Brined Smoked Turkey Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Sweet Tea-Brined Smoked Turkey From the kitchen of Test Kitchen Professional John Somerall, this smoked turkey takes on a Southern spin. It's brined in every Southerner's favorite summertime sipper for a perfectly sweet touch. 25 of 115 Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Broccoli in mac and cheese means that even the kids won't complain about eating their greens. Using cubes of cheddar dispersed throughout the dish guarantees gooey bursts of cheese in every bite. 26 of 115 Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell Recipe: Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip One of our all time favorite tailgate dips, you can't go wrong with Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip. This warm dip uses cheddar, pimientos, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce to create toasty version of the classic Southern sandwich topper. 27 of 115 Tomato Aspic Southern Living Recipe: Tomato Aspic This old-school recipe is made with Worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, lemon, and gelatin. We enjoy this bright red revival with pimiento-stuffed olives, celery, and chicken or shrimp salad. 28 of 115 Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls Sloppy Joe casserole comes together in just 30 minutes between sweet Hawaiian rolls. These messy, miniature sandwiches will be gobbled up in a snap. 29 of 115 Smoked Vidalia Onion Dip with Grilled Crudités Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Smoked Vidalia Onion Dip with Grilled Crudités Sweet Georgia onions knock other onion dips out of the park. This Vidalia Onion Dip is smoky and rich served with grilled vegetables for dipping. 30 of 115 Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches Greg DuPree Recipe: Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches Rely on your trusty slow cooker to carry the weight of this delicious dinner. Pulled pork with Carolina-style vinegar sauce will be fall-off-the-bone tender and tasty as can be paired with your favorite sandwich toppings. 31 of 115 Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip Hector Sanchez Recipe: Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip This Tex-Mex cheese dip will be a hit at your next gathering. It's got everything you could ask for in a dip: lots of cheese, creamy texture, and just the right amount of kick. 32 of 115 Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey Recipe: Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip This rich and flavorful dip is surprisingly easy to make. Artichokes, cheese, cream cheese, Old Bay, and crabmeat will fly out of this dish, scooped up eagerly by crackers and endive leaves. 33 of 115 Chicken-Fried Steak Southern Living Recipe: Chicken-Fried Steak Tenderized beef steak is breaded and fried to perfection using this recipe. A golden cracker crumb crust takes this classic dish over the edge. 34 of 115 Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup Greg DuPree Recipe: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup While delicious, gumbo can be a hassle of an all-day cooking commitment. Our solution is this Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup that comes together in just an hour. 35 of 115 Cabbage Casserole Will Dickey Recipe: Cabbage Casserole Warm and creamy Cabbage Casserole is a delightful side with tender barbecued pork or brisket. We like to think of this cheesy dish as a unique take on a potato gratin, substitute cabbage for snappy flavor and texture. 36 of 115 Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe: Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Chicken wings smothered in sticky sauce are a go-to comfort food. Our honey barbecue sauce made with Worcestershire sauce, apple cider, and Dijon mustard is just the sweet and spicy dressing you need to complement perfectly barbecued chicken. 37 of 115 Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches Creamy white barbecue sauce is what sets this chicken sandwich apart from the pack. Red cabbage and some pickle slices between the biscuit halves seal the deal on a delicious meal. 38 of 115 Green Chile Pork Stew Recipe: Green Chile Pork Stew Green chiles and pork are a combination we'll always love—especially in a savory stew. This Southwest-inspired stew can warm up a cool weeknight and freezes beautifully for delectable leftovers to come. 39 of 115 Air Fryer Bloomin' Onion Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Air Fryer Bloomin' Onion Bringing a bloomin' onion to your next appetizer will be an instant hit. This appetizer is delicious, crunchy, and eye-catching, made with a large sweet or yellow onion. 40 of 115 Muffin Tin Meatloaf Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee Recipe: Muffin Tin Meatloaf Meatloaf is a family dinner classic. This recipe supersizes the flavor, but shrinks the portions. Ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, thyme, allspice, and ketchup are baked in a muffin tin pan to create small, caramelized bites of old-school supper. 41 of 115 Southern Living Bloody Mary JENNIFER CAUSEY; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS; FOOD STYLING: MARY CLAIRE BRITTON Recipe: Southern Living Bloody Mary It wouldn't be a Bloody Mary without Worcestershire sauce. This recipe is our savory, and just a touch spicy, brunch cocktail with tomato juice and vodka garnished with celery, pickled vegetables, and a bacon salt rim. 42 of 115 Caramelized Onion Dip Getty Images / 7886565 Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip Dig into this dip with a potato chip and never turn back. A richer and sweeter take on onion dip, Caramelized Onion Dip will be warmly welcomed to any party. 43 of 115 Bev's Famous Meatloaf Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Bev's Famous Meatloaf This go-to meatloaf recipe impresses with all the goods: tender ground beef and ground pork sausage, green bell pepper and onion, and a sweet tomato topping. We love homestyle meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green peas. 44 of 115 Buffalo Chicken Casserole Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole Creamy and rich like all the best casseroles are, but with a buffalo kick, this chicken dish has it all. Chopped carrots and sliced celery add crunch and blue cheese sprinkled on top completes the effect. 45 of 115 Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa Recipe: Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa Fruit salsa is the perfect topping for slow cooker tenderized beef brisket. Piled high inside a flour tortilla shell, these sunshiney tacos couldn't be brighter. 46 of 115 Grit Cakes with Pork Grillades Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Grit Cakes with Pork Grillades Grab the grits from your pantry and whip up this creative recipe for savory, Cajun cakes. Pork grillades are served on top to make this dish hardy and flavorful. 47 of 115 Kentucky Beer Cheese Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Kentucky Beer Cheese Before dinner, a cheese dip is the ultimate starter. Adding beer to the mix is am old-school bluegrass spin that deepens the flavors of extra-sharp cheddar and Worcestershire sauce. 48 of 115 Warm Cheese Box Bites Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipes: Warm Cheese Box Bites Similar to cheese puffs or straws, these homemade snacks are impossible to put down. They're just the right combination of comforting and elegant to win a spot at your next gathering. 49 of 115 Game Day Chili Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Game Day Chili A big pot of chili will be the star of your next game day gathering—second only to the game, of course. Worcestershire sauce, dark beer, and beef broth bring in loads of deep flavor. 50 of 115 Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball We combined our two favorite cheeses—feta and cream cheese—for a hot spin on a classic cheese ball appetizer. Green olives, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce further our cheese ball renewal. 51 of 115 Lucy Buffett's Winter Gumbo Becky Stayner; Styling: Lindsey Lower Recipe: Lucy Buffett's Winter Gumbo Winter Gumbo is the hearty elixir for a cool day. Dark-roux with cayenne, bacon fat, filé powder, and chicken will fill hungry tummies and warm you to your core. 52 of 115 BBQ Brisket Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: BBQ Brisket Put your slow cooker to work for brisket so tender and delicious that you'd think it took hours of hard labor, but really this recipe only includes 25 minutes of hands on time. This brisket stands apart with a delightful blend of brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. 53 of 115 Crab Cake Bites with Old Bay Mayo, Chives, and Lemon Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Crab Cake Bites with Old Bay Mayo, Chives, and Lemon To serve up truly outstanding crab cakes, we follow the lead of the masters. This recipe calls on the expertise of an award-winning chef for decadent Crab Cake Bites with crispy crusts and tangy dipping sauce. 54 of 115 Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes Weeknight dinner is easy as can be with this pleasingly snappy recipe for tasty sloppy Joes. Spoon barbecue ground beef onto Texas toast and top with lots of melted cheddar. 55 of 115 Chicken Spaghetti Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Set aside your go-to chicken casserole recipe for one night and give this winning Chicken Spaghetti a go. Whip up supper in a 9x13 casserole to feed a crowd or ensure leftovers that the family will look forward to the next night. 56 of 115 Fried Pickle Chips Alison Miksch Recipe: Fried Pickle Chips If you love pickles, don't forget that everything tastes better fried. Dip a Fried Pickle Chip in Roundhouse-Kick Sauce and you're in for a perfectly zesty bite. 57 of 115 Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs Melina Hammer Recipe: Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs We know the power of a good sloppy Joe, and introducing coke into the mix is a game changer. Soda adds a burst of sweetness alongside the refreshing crunch of coleslaw. 58 of 115 Kentucky Slow-Cooker Burgoo Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Kentucky Slow-Cooker Burgoo This long-time Kentucky favorite recipe is a reliable way to put a smile on everyone's face at the potluck or family dinner. Our version is ultra rich and savory made with sausage links and pork shoulder. 59 of 115 Cheese Dreams Southern Living Recipe: Cheese Dreams Freeze these bite-sized snacks up to 3 weeks to whip out these appetizers that bring the wow factor at a moment's notice. We like to use sharp cheddar for the ultimate flavor-packed cheese pull. 60 of 115 Christmas Morning Strata Southern Living Recipe: Christmas Morning Strata This breakfast is special enough to kick off a festive holiday, but easy enough to surprise your family with before school. In our opinion, there's never a bad time for savory bread pudding. 61 of 115 Peppered Beef Soup Jennifer Davick Recipe: Peppered Beef Soup Worcestershire sauce, sirloin tip beef roast, lager, and vegetables make a hearty and chunky soup served best in one of our Toasted Bread Bowls. Whip up this recipe for supper then save it in the freezer for a rainy day up to three months later. 62 of 115 Mama's Cheese Ball Charlie Muncaster Recipe: Mama's Cheese Ball This appetizer classic takes us back to the good ole' days. Make this recipe just like Mama used to and serve it with veggies or crackers. 63 of 115 Texas-Style Baked Beans Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Texas-Style Baked Beans No barbecue would be complete without baked beans. This Texas-style recipe is infinitely better than a reheated can of store-bought baked beans, and your BBQ guests will notice the difference made by dark beer and Worcestershire sauce. 64 of 115 Cheeseburger Casserole Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray Recipe: Cheeseburger Casserole This hearty cheeseburger-style casserole will silence any wishes for the fast food drive-thru. We made this comfort food classic even cozier by putting all the flavors of a juicy burger into your casserole dish—no grilling necessary. 65 of 115 Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weekday lunch. We use rotisserie chicken to make scrumptious sandwiches with tasty Caesar dressing even easier. 66 of 115 Meatloaf Casserole Micah A. Leal Recipe: Meatloaf Casserole A mix between a shepherd's pie and a classic meatloaf, this casserole packs in the comforting flavors. Underneath the creamy mashed potato topping, meaty filling is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and tomato. 67 of 115 Cheeseburger Pie Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Cheeseburger Pie This whimsical pie is the best of all words: It's as savory as a juicy cheeseburger, but without the hassle of a day spent by the grill. This pretty pie comes together in the oven with lots of meat and American cheese. 68 of 115 Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Skillet supper bakes up in just 40 minutes total. We recommend using smaller chicken thighs—they're juicier and more flavorful to pair with Brussels sprouts and sweet potato. Have some crusty bread on hand for soaking up the well-seasoned sauce. 69 of 115 Crawfish Dip Greg DuPree Recipe: Crawfish Dip No one at the party will be able to turn down warm fish packed with Creole flavor and crawdads. Serve this dip in your slow cooker to keep it warm and keep the dipping crackers or toast coming. 70 of 115 Bloody Bull Cocktail Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Bloody Bull Cocktail What sets this cocktail apart from a typical bloody Mary? We bumped up the beef. In addition to the vodka, we spiked this recipe with a spoonful of beef broth concentrate. 71 of 115 Homemade Baked Beans Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Recipe: Homemade Baked Beans A pan of baked beans will be welcomed to every barbecue or tailgate. This recipe uses bacon, Worcestershire sauce, and sorghum syrup or molasses for bigger flavor than what you're going to find in a can. 72 of 115 Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese This mac and cheese includes some touch-ups for elegant flare. It's still as creamy and cheesy as the homestyle dish you know and love, but with well-seasoned toasted breadcrumbs and gooey pockets of burst-in-your-mouth cheese. 73 of 115 Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce Southern Living Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce Chicken, grilled right, is a fail-proof crowd pleaser, especially when topped with Alabama white sauce. Whether you prefer to dip or pour this saucy combination of mayonnaise, hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, your mealtime crowd won't be able to get enough. 74 of 115 Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Enjoy pot roast on a busy weeknight by placing your trust in your slow cooker. In the morning, cut up your vegetables into large pieces and come back to comforting supper in the evening. 75 of 115 Big-Batch Bloody Marys Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Big-Batch Bloody Marys Show up to brunch or the tailgate with a pitcher of this bright red cocktail garnished with celery, and you'll be the belle of the ball. It travels well and is great to make ahead. 76 of 115 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Comeback Sauce Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Comeback Sauce Whip out these skewer appetizers to get the party started. Prepare the thick-cut bacon-wrapped shrimp and spicy, creamy sauce ahead of time so that come party time, all you have to do is light up the grill. 77 of 115 Christmas Crab Cakes Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Christmas Crab Cakes This recipe deserves to be the star of your holiday spread, but we think it's great for every occasion from celebrations to "just because." We use two cuts of crab (neither from the can!), fresh-picked jumbo lump and regular lump crab, for the most decadent seafood cakes imaginable. 78 of 115 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Recipe: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak This homey dish is a nostalgic classic and couldn't be more comforting. Put your slow cooker to work on the meat, then spoon yourself a hearty helping over buttery mashed potatoes. 79 of 115 Hot Brown Party Rolls Victor Protasio; Food Stying: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Hot Brown Party Rolls These sandwiches may be small, but they're piled high with Turkey, Gruyère, tomato, bacon, and Parmesan—and they're certainly not lacking in big flavor. These sliders are a great grab-and-go option for gatherings with Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. 80 of 115 Chicken Divan Southern Living Recipe: Chicken Divan You'll be thrilled to know that this fancy recipe is almost as easy as dump and bake. To make this chicken dish extra creamy, we supplement the cheesy mixture with whipped cream folded in. 81 of 115 Basic Pimiento Cheese Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese You can't beat this Southern classic. We love pimiento cheese as a dip, lathered on a sandwich, or enjoyed all on its own. No matter how you prefer your pimiento cheese—hot or mild, chunky or creamy—make sure to hand shred your cheese and use diced, not sliced, jarred peppers. 82 of 115 Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs Great for lunch or an appetizer, this healthy recipe doesn't compromise on hardy flavor. This take on a Caesar salad comes together in just 15 minutes using crunchy kale, Greek yogurt dressing, and a few other surprising ingredients. 83 of 115 Turkey Meatloaf Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Recipe: Turkey Meatloaf Ground turkey and ground turkey Italian sausage put a spin on classic meatloaf. No need to fear, this rendition, though much less fatty, is just as flavorful (if not more so!). Serve yourself a slice alongside buttery mashed potatoes and snappy green beans. 84 of 115 Hot Cheesy Crab Dip Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Hot Cheesy Crab Dip This cheesy dip is a show-stopper that's as decadent as it is comforting. Fresh crab and a mix of three cheeses is what makes this party snack so special, especially when served with endive dippers. 85 of 115 Crispy Cheese Wafers Recipe: Crispy Cheese Wafers These cheese snacks bring on satisfying, big crunches thanks to rice cereal. We love these wafers all on their own, but they're irresistible with pepper jelly and cream cheese. 86 of 115 Old-fashioned Meatloaf Southern Living Recipe: Old-fashioned Meatloaf This recipe will transport you back to childhood nights back in mama's kitchen. Creole and Greek seasonings pack in flavor to the meat beneath Worcestershire sauce and ketchup topping. 87 of 115 Barbecue Pork Sandwiches Recipe: Barbecue Pork Sandwiches Melt-in-your-mouth tender pork doesn't need to condemn you to the kitchen for hours before mealtime. Your trusty slow cooker makes hands-off meat easy, and the result is delicious piled high onto a roll with your favorite barbecue toppings. 88 of 115 Bourbon Bloody Marys Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Bourbon Bloody Marys In our opinion, bourbon makes everything better—that definitely includes bloody Marys. These hearty cocktails aren't for the faint of heart with big flavor ingredients to complement the bourbon including Worcestershire sauce, vegetable juice, and hot sauce. 89 of 115 Classic Oyster Stew Hector Sanchez Recipe: Classic Oyster Stew For the best possible oyster stew, poach your oysters in milk. You read that right. Before combining into elegant, but simple stew, allow the edges of the oysters to curl up in the milk. 90 of 115 Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po'Boys Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po'Boys Before piling fried goodies onto bread, don't forget to smash your okra for a more tender fry-up. Tangy sauce made from Creole mustard and Worcestershire sauce completes the ultimate New Orleans fusion sandwich. 91 of 115 Sheet Pan Meatloaf Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Sheet Pan Meatloaf We love discovering new ways to make a long-time favorite dish even easier. Sheet Pan Meatloaf uses a few simple adjustments to make sure that this hassle-free meatloaf is as tasty and tender as ones that ask for a whole lot more effort. 92 of 115 Baby Back Ribs With Coffee-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Baby Back Ribs With Coffee-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce The secret to fantastic baby back ribs for dinner, is a few repossessed cups of coffee from your morning pot. Adding bourbon to the party seals the deal on delicious marinated ribs. If you love the marinade as much as we do, make extra and use it as a sauce to drizzle on your favorite meats. 93 of 115 Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp Using a bloody Mary to poach your shrimp is a witty way to add dynamic flavor to a classic Southern party food. Cooked in vodka and bloody Mary mix, pickled shrimp have never been so good, especially when garnished to the nines with celery, lemon, and olives like the best of savory brunch cocktails. 94 of 115 Skillet Turkey Meatloaves with Mushroom Gravy Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Skillet Turkey Meatloaves with Mushroom Gravy For this weeknight recipe, we're making meatloaf light and easy. This one-pot dinner is lean and tender with mushroom gravy that will make this meatloaf rendition a new classic in your household. 95 of 115 Skillet BBQ Chicken Alison Miksch Recipe: Skillet BBQ Chicken Family-friendly dinner is easy as can be and customizable to your family's tastes. If your crew likes it hot, add hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste. If sweet barbecue chicken is more up your clan's alley, scale back the spice and let the maple syrup and brown sugar take over. 96 of 115 Salmon Cakes Micah A. Leal Recipe: Salmon Cakes These impressive fish cakes are deceptively easy to throw together. Just a few staple ingredients are needed for elegant Salmon Cakes that shine on their own, with a salad, or as a burger patty between buns. 97 of 115 Smoked Beef Ribs with Texas BBQ Sauce Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: MindI Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Smoked Beef Ribs with Texas BBQ Sauce A quintessential game season recipe, these smoked ribs are easy and delicious enough to make over and over again. This recipe is as straightforward as they come, but while they may have no frills, they come in strong with top-notch flavor. 98 of 115 Instant Pot Meatloaf Southern Living Recipe: Instant Pot Meatloaf A recipe for classic meatloaf that uses your instant pot is a game-changer for nostalgic weeknight dinner. This long-time favorite dish delivers hardy and tender meatloaf like you know and love it, with one delicious surprise ingredient: balsamic vinegar. Trust us. 99 of 115 Meatloaf Quesadillas Recipe: Meatloaf Quesadillas with Logan Junior Chef This junior chef took us to school and taught us how to make the most of leftover meatloaf. These meaty quesadillas are as easy as they are cheesy. 100 of 115 Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce Southern Living Recipe: Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce Just one coat of sauce is all you need to beautifully caramelize your baby back ribs, but we love it so much that we slather it on again before easting, too. Hints of bourbon flavor are exactly what you need to kick your barbecue up a notch. 101 of 115 Mini Crab Cakes With Garlic-Chive Sauce Jennifer Davick Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes With Garlic-Chive Sauce Mini crab cakes are fresh and cute as can be, especially when cooked to perfection with a deep golden crust. Our Garlic-Chive Sauce seals the deal with bright and herbaceous flavor. 102 of 115 Sloppy Joe Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole While a classic sloppy Joe is usually served between bread, this casserole recipe won't leave you wanting for anything else. Crowd-pleasing ground beef and sauce meet macaroni, chopped vegetables, and Muenster cheese for a supper that will be scooped up for second servings. 103 of 115 Beer-Cheese Fondue Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Beer-Cheese Fondue A hot pot of cheese fondue will turn heads at your party and guests won't be able to get enough of this beer-infused version. Lager, Gruyère, and cheddar are a killer combination that brings out the savory flavors in each, especially when seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard. 104 of 115 Crab Imperial Southern Living Recipe: Crab Imperial Hailing from crab country, Maryland, this crabby dish is a hybrid of a hot dip and a casserole. Lump crabmeat and tangy sauce are the key ingredients to this creamy dish flavored with Worcestershire sauce, dry sherry, and fresh lemon juice. 105 of 115 Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce Our Test Kitchen put a healthier spin on barbecue sauce so that indulging on delicious Southern barbecue is a bit of a lighter affair. It has no refined sugar, but on top of grilled chicken, Honey Barbecue Sauce is just the tangy topping that your barbecue guests will go wild for. 106 of 115 Old Bay Rémoulade with Crudités and Shrimp Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Old Bay Rémoulade with Crudités and Shrimp Old Bay seasoning is the star of this dip, but the Worcestershire sauce and horseradish certainly don't hurt either. We love this snack served with vegetables and large peel 'n' eat shrimp. 107 of 115 Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers We used our kitchen's secret weapon for this one-pot recipe: the cast-iron skillet. Each ingredient, starting with bacon, then onions, and finally burger patties with mustard and Worcestershire sauce, are cooked in turns in the same skillet so the flavors to render together beautifully. 108 of 115 Beef Stew Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Beef Stew With a beef stew recipe so tasty and comforting, you'll never get sick of this classic supper. The beauty is in the details of this dish. Take care searing your beef and let the stew simmer low and slow for the most tender meat. 109 of 115 Marinated Shrimp Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Marinated Shrimp Let shrimp marinate overnight so that when your guests arrive the next day, this snack is all ready to go. The marinade is simple and effective, made from onions, capers, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. 110 of 115 Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce A hearty black bean patty with Comeback Sauce make a brilliant, though less meaty burger. The beans are slow-cooked with bacon or broth to pack in the flavor while the sauce brings spicy, smoky flavor to the table. 111 of 115 Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Micah A. Leal Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers These snacks will fly off the plate before all the guests even arrive to the party. These tempting bites elevate classic jalapeño poppers (which are already a crowd-pleaser) and makes them even more tantalizing by wrapping them in crispy bacon. 112 of 115 Lamb Burgers With Feta and Dijonnaise Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Lamb Burgers With Feta and Dijonnaise This elegant take on a burger incorporates all the traditional elements, but each with a gourmet twist. Toasted brioche, peppery arugula, briny feta, crunchy onion, a flavorful lamb patty, and mustard sauce with a kick are the keys to an elevated burger. 113 of 115 Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese BETH DREILING HONTZAS Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese A good mac and cheese recipe is something to treasure, so add this one to your recipe box for safe keeping. At Southern family gatherings, macaroni and cheese is no joke, and our version will withstand the taste tests. 114 of 115 Classic Trout Amandine Southern Living Recipe: Classic Trout Amandine This seemingly fancy fresh dish is easy as can be. Your guests will be incredibly impressed by dinner, but really, all you need is fresh fish and some pantry staples like almonds, butter, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. 115 of 115 Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese Hector Sanchez Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese Bringing together two of our favorite Southern dishes is one of our favorite things to do. This recipe takes mac and cheese to a whole new level by incorporating pimiento peppers and flavors signature to pimiento cheese in the creamy sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit