Southern American food is a powerful emotion. The best meals here are built on tradition and using low-cost ingredients.

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Egg salad is popular in many kitchens. The mixture of hard-cooked eggs, a creamy dressing, perhaps some finely chopped vegetables and/or herbs, and one’s seasonings of choice is filled with nostalgia.

Other relish tray tidbits to try are a French cornichon or a curl of pickled red onion placed atop each egg. For a garnish ...

I picked up some dill pickle-flavored chips the other day. The chips were crisp, tart and a bit addictive. I had to put the bag in the kitchen out of my reach. Next time, I will follow my own advice ...