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10 Southern Dishes Your Grandma Might've Made For Church Potlucks By Chelsea Falin Oct. 13, 2025 3:19 pm EST

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If you grew up in the American South, chances are high that you believe nobody can cook quite like your grandma. There's so much effort and love that goes into those old-fashioned meals that, today, you experience a sense of nostalgia every time you eat a specific favored dish. One of the best dishes your grandma probably made was for Sunday dinners and church potlucks.

Church potluck dishes were a matter of pride. Grandma knew that many members of the community would get a chance to enjoy them, and she wanted to make a good impression. Although everybody's grandma had their own unique recipes, there were a few Southern dishes that routinely made

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