Recipes

Many recipes found in Melungeon homes were simple with easy to obtain ingredients, being isolated in the mountains meant relying on what we had. Though not extravagent, the foods you will find here are no less delicious!

Intermediate

Coyote Soup

Traditional soup with Appalachian veggies, not made with real coyotes.

Beginner

Chow Chow

Classic Appalachian Chow Chow Relish

Intermediate

Sweet Orange Pull Apart Bread

Wonderfully sweet and spicy pull apart bread, perfect for any season!

Beginner

Red Eye Gravy

Quick, easy, and only 2 ingredients, this gravy is still a staple in many homes.

Intermediate

Float

Between and a milkshake and a custard, this boiled custard treat is a beloved family recipe in many homes.

Beginner

Poke Sallet

Boiled and fried pokeweed greens

Intermediate

Dried Apple Pies

Delicious traditional fried apple pies, Parthena Fosters Recipe.

Burgoo

A thick stew made of humble yet hearty ingredients, burgoo was traditionally made during social gatherings.

Beginner

Corn Pone

Fried cornmeal biscuits like mamaw used to make!