Besides popularizing the use of more than 40 vegetables, Randolph's book also introduced to the southern public dishes from abroad, such as gazpacho.

The atmosphere is well matched by the seductive roster of homey southern dishes that the kitchen delivers.

Its menu features mostly southern Indian dishes, often filtered through the technique of France.

While fried green tomatoes are usually considered a southern dish they can be found in northern homes as well.

The Napolitano family has run this popular place since 1927, and the large menu is full of familiar home-style southern Italian dishes.

Try la carne tenenera scaloppina Nanà, cooked simply in white wine, and other southern dishes.

The Pirates' House has 15 dining rooms, can hold up to 120 guests and serves a variety of southern dishes.

On the spicy side, try masala dosa, a classic southern Indian dish.

African slaves brought sesame seeds, which they called benné seeds, to America, where they became a popular ingredient in southern dishes.

How many of these southern dishes have tempted your taste buds?