Squares of cornbread on a white plate - Bhofack2/Getty Images Hot water cornbread hits differently. This Southern Sunday dinner staple isn't like your regular oven-baked cornbread. Don't get me wrong!

The hall of fame of Southern sides is seemingly endless. You have your collard greens, your mac and cheese, and of course, your cornbread. If anything, cornbread is the side dish that reigns supreme ...

Growing up Southern means your taste buds hold memories that go way beyond recipes. There's something about the smell of hot grease sizzling in a cast iron skillet or the sound of beans bubbling on a ...