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Arkansas

The Natural State is home to the Ozark Mountains. Arkansas is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, and Oklahoma and Texas to the west, with Louisiana below and Missouri above it. Arkansas’ central situation has allowed it to absorb many styles of cooking. There is Southwest influence, Cajun and Creole nuances, Midwestern, and full-on Southern inspiration at work here. Because the soil is rocky and unforgiving, farming was a tough go early on. Wild game from the hills and freshwater fish from the rivers sustained early settlers. Today, poultry production is a major industry in Arkansas. Warm corn bread or biscuits, fried pork chops in sausage gravy, fried catfish, or barbecued ribs and baked beans would not be out of place on an Arkansas table. Dessert might include strawberry shortcake. And if you’re interested in dessert for breakfast, try an Arkansas original: chocolate gravy drizzled over hot biscuits! Arkansas has an official cooking vessel: The Dutch oven.

	Featured Cook C.W Jones Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA Living In: North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Gentry, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Rockwall, Texas, USA

About me: I'm a new mom of a 7 month old busy boy! I'm also married, have two boxers, and one cat I've had for 11 years since the day she was born. I've lived in Texas for 2 years now and s…
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Mark

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Blytheville, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

About me: 50yo, husband and father of 2 boys, educator, casual chef who enjoys taking what ingrediants are available and creating from there.

kristynms

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Deer Park, Texas, USA

Living In: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA

About me: I adore entertaining and make a mean pear pie. I actually have tried many of the versions off of here and they are all spectacular! am quite fond of the cold weather...tends to ma…
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Pretzel Turtles

Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by Kaki

So easy and so good! Esp. with the Dove Caramels! 5 stars!

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Coffee Shop Fudge

Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by Kaki

I made this fudge over the holidays and loved it. I never knew you could toast nuts in the microwave, but they turned out great! I only used 2 cups choc. chips and added about 3/4 cup dried cranberries. Also a little less than a teaspoon of cinnamon. Even with the changes it was delicious. I loved the flavor of the cinnamon and the faint flavor of coffee. Course, I loved the taste of the cranberries as they are one of my favorites. It was so easy and I am all for that. Thanks, great recipe!

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Cranberry Dip

Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by Kaki

Made this dip twice lately because I loved it so much. I made it the first time with sugar free apricot preserves and Splenda and the second time with sugar free orange marmalade and Splenda. I am diabetic and this enabled to eat more as it was so delicious. :-) The dip with the orange marmalade reminded me of the cranberry relish my mom used to make when I was growing up. I know I will make this much more than I should. Will try lower fat cream cheese next time. Pouring the cranberry mixture over the cheese block worked perfectly for me. Just the right blend of flavors. I did let it sit overnight in the fridge and really agree that it helped blend the flavors.

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