Quest for the Best Regional Cooking

Soups, Chowders, and Stews

Creamy Broccoli Soup
Broccoli Cream Cheese Soup
Martha Washington’s Porridge of Green Peas
Basil Tomato Soup
Onion Soup
Zesty Gazpacho
Soup à la Julienne
Corn Soup with Shrimp
Oyster and Artichoke Soup
Crab and Asparagus Soup
Peanut Soup
Virginia Peanut Soup
Martha Washington’s To Make a Frykecy
Corn and Cheese Chowder
Golden Glow Corn Chowder
Flounder Chowder Fulgham
Captain Rasmussen’s Clam Chowder
Fish Chowder, Jersey Shore
Quahog “Chowdah”
Shrimp Bisque
Fresh Mushroom Bisque
Crab and Corn Bisque
Beaufort Grocery’s Darn Fine Gumbo
White Chili
Sinfully Rich Oyster Stew
5-Hour Beef Stew
Blues Brothers World Famous Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew Family Size
Chicken Tortilla Stew
Summer Corn and Tomato Stew

Pasta, Rice, Etc.

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Crabmeat-Sauced Pasta
Pasta Primavera
Baked Spaghetti
Mark’s Baked Pepperoni Spaghetti
Seafood Lasagna
Spinach Lasagne
Lasagna Pie
Vermicelli with Scallops
Chicken Pecan Fettuccine
Old World Manicotti
Risotto with Tomato, Corn and Basil
Rice Pilaf
Browned Rice with Peas
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Gwenzy’s Crabmeat Quiche
Crustless Crab Quiche
Crab Quiche Surprise
Snow Hill Inn’s Crab Quiche

Seafood

Fish Fillets with Sweet Sour Sauce
Blackened Catfish
Catfish Fillets in Veggie Sauce
Atlantic Stuffed Flounder Supreme
Harrison’s Chesapeake House’s Broiled Sea Trout
Vegetable Stuffed Rainbow Trout
Pecan-Crusted Trout
Rockfish Chesapeake
Boiled Rockfish with Sauce
Tilapia Veracruz
Salmon Steaks in Lemon/Dill Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Five-Roasted Pepper Salsa
Salmon Cakes
Salmon Croquettes
Ice House’s Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi Sensation
Shrimp in Lemon Butter
All-Time Favorite Shrimp with Artichokes
Sam’s Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp and Grits
Southern Shrimp and Grits
Annapolis Harbor Boil
Sautéed Shrimp with Red Harper Sauce
Virginia’s Crabmeat
Mammaw’s Steamed Crabs
Soft-Shell Crabs
Crab Melt
Aunt Hattie’s Deviled Crab
Eastern Shore Crab Cakes
Best Maryland Crab Cakes
Edge Hill Crab Cakes
Imperial Crab Casserole
Deviled Crab Morattico
Fresh Sea Scallops in White Wine Sauce
Tarragon Scallops
Simply Scrumptious Virginia Bay Scallops in Wine Sauce
Seafood au Gratin
Fresh Fried Oysters
Oyster Fritters
Oysters Parmesan

Pies and Other Desserts

Holly’s "Best" Apple Pie
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Berry Best Blueberry Pie
Heavenly Pineapple Pie
Tanglewood Manor House Restaurant's Tar Heel Pie
Glazed Strawberry Pie
Sweet Potato Custard Pie
I Would Kill for a Piece of Virginia Pie
Coconut Crème Pie
No-Bake Key Lime Pie or Parfaits
Southern Nut Pie
Grasshopper Pie
German Chocolate Angel Pie
Mud Pie
White Chocolate Pecan Mousse Pie
Peach Cobbler
Ellie's Apple Crisp
Deluxe Apple Tart
Chocolate Mousse
Banana Pudding
Old-Fashioned Cold Bread Pudding
Crème Brûlée
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Strawberries Bourbonnaise
Cream Puffs
Chocolate Intemperance
Chocolate Torte
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares
Fruit and Cheese Pizza
Banana Split Trifle
Sleeping Meringue
Coffee Charlotte
Pecan Tassies
Cherry Holiday Dessert
Aunt Bee’s Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Ice Cream Flower Pot

Beverages and Appetizers

Wedding Punch
Champagne Nectar Punch
Fruit Fizz Punch
Lockhouse Punch
Julie’s Mint Tea
Spiced Tea
Cranberry Ice and Pineapple Shrubs
Wassail
Old Virginia Mint Julep
Bourbon Slush
Raspberry Cordial
Grandmother’s Eggnog
Homemade Irish Cream
Banana or Chocolate Milk Shakes
Hot Crab Dip
Creamed Crab
Chafing Dish Crab Dip
Hot Virginia Dip
Reuben Dip
Layered Bruschetta Dip
Game Day Dip
Halftime Hot and Spicy Corn Dip
Apple Dip
Tarheel Crocks
Pepper Jelly Dip
Hot Pepper Jelly Appetizers
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Layered Pesto Spread
Pecan Crusted Artichoke and Cheese Spread
Cream Cheese with Jezebel Sauce
Brie with Brown Sugar
Chesapeake Bay Virginia Crab Puffs
Crab-Potato Nibblers
Crab Tassies
Cheesy Crab Hors D’Oeuvres
Shrimp Stuffed Celery
Shrimp Spread
Shrimp Mold
Coconut Shrimp
Marinated Shrimp in Avocado
Oysters Virginia Beach
Oyster Filling for Patty Shells
Florentine Cheddar Squares
Parmesan Toast Strips
Olive Cheese Nuggets
Fred’s Cocktail Wieners
Asparagus Ham Rolls
Virginia Ham Fantastics
Sesame Chicken with Honey Dip
Brandied Meatballs
Party Pork Tenderloin
Tailgate Tortillas
Vegetable Pizza
Kennett Square Mushrooms
Onion Ring Loaf
Bambinos
Hugs and Kisses

Salads

Wilted Lettuce and Onion Salad
Orange-Avocado Toss
Salad with Warm Brie Dressing
Romaine, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Corn Salad
Fresh Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad
Artichoke Salad
Cool Carrots
New Potato Salad
Creamy Potato Salad
Spring Salad
Mixed Pasta Salad
Craisin Chicken Salad
Curried Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad in a Cream Puff
Rice and Pea Salad
Elmer’s Pasta Seafood Salad
Tidewater Shrimp Salad
Shrimp and Crab Salad
Crab Salad
Tutti-Fruitti Glazed Salad
Magnificent Spring Salad
Wedding Bell Pear Salads
Emerald Salad
Asheville Salad
Margarita Berry Slaw

Meats

Beef Burgundy
Elegant Filet Mignons
Medallions of Beef and Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms with Red Wine Sauce
Pot Roast 1950s Style
Coca-Cola Brisket
Fresh Brisket
Cube Steak with Milk Gravy
Sunday Dinner Steaks
Stuffed Round Steak
Steak and Onion Pie
Betty’s Beef Stroganoff
Grandmother’s Meatloaf
Hurry-Up Meatloaf
Sweet-Sour Meatballs on Rice
Popover Pizza
Hungry Jack Beef and Bean Round-Up
Stuffed Green Peppers
Hot Wheel Burgers
Hamburger-Potato Bake
Unsandwich Reuben Casserole
Veal and Peppers
North Carolina Barbecue Sauce
Oven Barbecued Spareribs
Marinated Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Cream Sauce
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Maryland Pork Chops
Baked Virginia Ham
Best Baked Ham Ever

Cakes

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Velvet Cake
Italian Cream Cake
Lemon Mousse Cake
Carolyn's Coconut Cake
Rave Review
Spice Cake
Favorite Carrot Cake
Carrot-Pineapple Cake
Old Southern Orange Slice Cake
Punch Bowl Cake
Do-Nothing-Cake
Mountain Dew Cake
Cherry "Upside-Down" Cake
Apple Pie Cake
Cranberry Cake
Strawberry Delight Cake
Orange Juice Cupcakes
Mandarin Orange Cake
Orange Blossoms
Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes
German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake
Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cake
Self-Filling Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocoholic's Dream
Decadent Fudge Bundt Cake
Edna’s Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
Three Chocolate Cake
5-Flavor Pound Cake
Crusty Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Best Ever Butter Pecan Pound Cake
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Coffee Toffee Ice Cream Cake
Turtle Pecan Cheesecake
Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake
No-Bake Easy Cheesecake
Strawberry Glazed Cream Cheesecake
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
Seafoam Frosting

Bread and Breakfast

Butter Dips
Sour Cream Dinner Rolls
Skillet-Popover
Popovers Fontaine
Virginia Ground-Ham Biscuits
Capital Landmarks Cheese Biscuits
Ranch Biscuits
Farmer’s Spoon Bread
Clara’s Smithfield Inn Cornbread Cakes
Eastern North Carolina Cornbread
Cracklin’ Cornbread
Jalapeño Hush Puppies
Sweet Potato Love Buns
Cheese Bread
Strawberries and Cream Bread
Banana Nut Bread
Easy Banana Bread
Cranberry Nut Bread
Apricot Nut Bread
Gingerbread with Peach Sauce
Buttermilk Muffins
Pineapple Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Miniature Glazed Orange Muffins
Orange Breakfast Treat
Butterscotch Breakfast Ring
Sour Cream Blueberry Coffee Cake
Cape May French Toast Casserole
Frugally Delicious French Toast
Dollar Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Potato Scramble
Brunch Casserole
Frances’ Fancy Breakfast
Sausage and Onion Squares
Baked Eggs with Three Cheeses
Frittata with Pasta, Vegetables, and Crab
Sausage Cheese Loaves
Green Chile Cheese Grits
Grits Casserole
Pan-Fried Grits with Virginia Country Ham
Dame Witty’s Welsh Rarebit
Tom’s Own Sausage Gravy
Edinburg Mill Restaurant’s Sausage Gravy
Monte Cristo Club

Vegetables

Blender Carrot Ring "Quickie"
Carrot Soufflé
Scalloped Corn
Fresh Corn Casserole
Scalloped Tomatoes
Tomato Pie
Candied Tomatoes
Smithfield Inn Stewed Tomatoes
Broccoli-Stuffed Tomatoes
Eggplant Parmigiana Barbara
Ratatouille
Snow-Capped Broccoli Spears
Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli Rice Bake
Zesty Cheezy Cauliflower
Asparagus Casserole
Cabbage Casserole
Zucchini Deluxe
Mock Crab Cakes
Ranch Squash Casserole
Green Beans and Zucchini Bundles
Green Bean Casserole
Garlicky Green Beans
Boiled Butter Beans—Lima Beans
North Carolina Baked Beans
Bootleg Beans
Delaware Succotash
Spinach Madeline
Spinach-Artichoke Casserole
Spinach Soufflé
Baked Potato Sauce
Gourmet Potatoes
Clawson’s Emporium’s Original Dirigible
Ranch Potato Casserole
Washington Red Skins
Sweet Potato Cups
Candied Yams
State Fair Onion Rings
Gourmet Smothered Onions Amandine
Sweet Onion Pudding
Middleburg Medley
Cranberry-Apple Bake
Fried Apples
Curried Fruit

Poultry

Southern-Fried Chicken, Virginia Style
Barbecued Chicken
Roast Sticky Chicken
Herbed Chicken Casserole
Chicken Pillows
Chicken in a Package
Cream Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Country Chicken
Peanut-Crusted Picnic Chicken
Lazy Day Chicken
Chicken Suzanne
Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Cranberry Chicken
Chicken and Spinach Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Chicken and Spinach Casserole
Make Ahead Chicken Casserole
Best Ever Chicken
Italian Chicken (Savory Chicken Italiano)
Death by Garlic Chicken
Hot Chicken
Chicken Croquettes
North Carolina Chicken
Garden Chicken Pie
Favorite Chicken Casserole
Creamed Chicken and Biscuits
Crunchy Turkey Casserole
Turkey and Leek Shepherd’s Pie

Cookies and Candies

Benne Cookies
Tryon Palace Ginger Crinkle Cookies
Jelly Topped Almond Bites
Almond Biscotti
Unique Date Cookies
Black Walnut Drop Cookies
3-C Cookies (Chocolate, Cherries, and Coconut)
Nannie White’s Potato Chip Crunch Cookies
Sandies
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
Opie’s Trick or Treat Cookies
Chocolate Kiss Macaroons
Lemon Crispies
Layer Cookies
Marble Squares
Cheesecake Bars
Pecan Pie Squares
Pecan Caramel Cream Squares
Sinful Caramel Squares
Butterscotch Krispie Treats
Cornflake Treats
Choco-Chewies
Chinese Chews
Chocolate Bars
Sour Cream Apple Squares
Fresh Apple Blondies
Peanut Butter Bites
Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Dream Bars
Raspberry Brownies
Special Brownies
White Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Cookie Pizza
Gobbler Goodies
Goo Goo Clusters
Lemon Bonbons
Tidewater Toffee
Tiger Stripes
Christmas Cheer Fudge
Chocolate Fudge
Spanish Gold Bricks
Pistachio Orange Drops
Cherry Divinity