6 years southern and Recipes

thick bacon slices, diced (about 4 slices), leeks, cut into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 cup), uncooked cavatappi pasta, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, warmed, dry mustard, salt, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, freshly grated 2-year-old aged cheddar cheese, divided, egg yolk, freshly grated gruyere cheese, heavy cream, toasted soft, fresh breadcrumbs

seasoned southern style black-eyed peas, onion, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, minced, zucchini , quartered length-wise then 1/8 sliced, thick ham or 2 oz bacon, diced, pasta shells, salt and pepper, grated cheese, for topping (optional)

head cabbage, sliced, bacon, sliced into small pieces, onion, chopped, salt and pepper

collard greens, ham hocks, sugar, hot pepper pod, salt and pepper to taste, water, cookware and utensils, dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife