Southern Cuisine

noun a foolish or silly person

• The scientist discovered a new species of goober in the rainforest.
• My little brother is such a goober, always making silly faces.
• I can't believe you fell for that prank, you're such a goober!
• Her goober of a boyfriend always seems to get himself into trouble.

noun a type of stew or soup originating in Louisiana, typically containing a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices

• The chef prepared a delicious seafood gumbo for the special event.
• I can't wait to dig into that bowl of gumbo, it smells amazing!
• Let's grab some gumbo and chill out for the evening.
• The diverse group of musicians created a musical gumbo that delighted the audience.

noun a dessert commonly associated with the Kentucky Derby horse race

• The traditional Derby pie is a popular dessert served at Kentucky Derby parties.
• I can't wait to dig into some Derby pie at the race this weekend!
• Let's grab a slice of that delicious Derby pie over there.
• The rivalry between the two teams was as intense as a slice of Derby pie.

noun a green leafy vegetable, typically with a sharp, peppery flavor, often used in salads or cooked dishes

• Mustard greens are a popular leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
• I love adding mustard greens to my salads for an extra kick of flavor.
• These mustard greens are the bomb - so tasty and good for you!
• Eating mustard greens is like giving your body a healthy boost of nutrients.

noun a type of leafy green vegetable, often used in Southern cuisine

• The traditional Southern dish includes collard greens cooked with smoked ham hock.
• My grandma makes the best collard greens for Sunday dinner.
• I could go for some collard greens right about now.
• Adding collard greens to your diet is like giving your body a nutrient boost.