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Shrimp season is almost here

Perfectly cooked shrimp require only a wedge of lemon for a garnish. Photos by JULIAN BRUNT/SPECIAL TO THE SUN HERALD

"Fruit of the sea," Bubba, the character in "Forrest Gump," calls shrimp.

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Sweet potatoes: A Southern favorite is a perfect complement to roasted meats

Does any food evoke an image of the Deep South like the sweet potato?
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Southerners' love a good sandwich

Nothing speaks to Southerners like a sandwich. It is the most common food we grew up with, from snack to supper time.
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A top 10 list of Southern comfort foods

What would make your Top 10 list of comfort foods? It is a highly subjective question to be sure.
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Tuna, it's not just for a sandwich or a salad anymore

A tuna fish sandwich is about as old-school Southern as you can get. Mixed with a little mayonnaise, perhaps some chopped pickles and slapped between two pieces of bread and you're good to go. It remains lunch for the masses.
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Simple variations on a classic schnitzel

There is something wonderful about taking a piece of pork, veal or even chicken, pounding it thin and then sautéing it quickly.
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The movable feast of Easter

People have been celebrating the defeat of winter and the rebirth of spring for a long time. Perhaps it is one of the oldest holidays.
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A different twist on Asian noodles

Weekly gulf coast cooking column.
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Try versatile pork chops for dinner tonight

There are four common cuts of pork that we refer to as pork chops -- sirloin, blade, rib, which is similar to a rib-eye steak, and center cut which resembles a T-bone steak. But, did you know the American way of cutting up pork is not universal>
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The simple world of the omelet

There is hardly a dish more flexible than the fresh egg omelet.
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Try these Valentines treats for your sweetheart

Valentine's Day has evolved into a sweet culinary feast. What would the day be like without a box of chocolates to give to your special someone?