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Perhaps no other regional cuisine is as closely associated with comfort as Southern cooking. Comfort, however, is not a quality often associated with being healthy. This week we are featuring some healthier preparations of classic Southern favorites like fried chicken, as well as offering some new twists on some regional specialties.
Gather your family together for some home-style cooking with Shrimp and Cheddar Grits, Southern Fried Chicken (Healthy) and Turnip Greens. Other recipes to try this week include a new twist on a classic Southern sandwich with a Turkey Muffaletta Salad, creamy Old Fashioned Macaroni, classic Okra Succotash and home-made Peach Cheesecake Ice Cream
SHOPPING LIST (Includes ingredients to make at least four servings of each Featured Family Meal recipe):
Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
14-ounce Can reduced-sodium chicken broth
Three-quarters cup Quick grits (not instant)
One-half teaspoon Freshly-ground pepper, divided
Three-quarters cup Extra-sharp or sharp Cheddar cheese
1 pound Peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 per pound)
1 bunch Scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
One-quarter teaspoon Garlic powder
One-eighth teaspoon Salt
Southern Fried Chicken
Three-quarters cup Buttermilk
3 pounds Cut-up chicken (strips), skinned and trimmed of all visible fat
Three-quarters cup Corn flakes, crushed
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
One-half teaspoon Ground black pepper
One-eighth teaspoon Ground red pepper
Turnip greens
1 pound Trimmed, chopped turnip or collard greens
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 (4 ounce) piece Salt pork, cut into 4 pieces
1 Dried red chile
One-quarter teaspoon Salt
FEATURED FAMILY MEAL LINKS
Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/64968
Southern Fried Chicken (Healthy)
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/45825
Turnip Greens
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/8983
Other Featured Recipes
Turkey Muffaletta Salad
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/16927
Old Fashioned Macaroni
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7261
Okra Succotash
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/37636
Peach Cheesecake Ice Cream
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/16468
Photo: Shrimp and Cheddar Grits, EatingWell.