The problem with the south and veggies is they overcook them. It’s ok (and tasty the way they do it) with greens. Corn can handle it without an issue. Green beans sort of get a pass pending how spicy they make them. Pretty much anything else isn’t for me.
H is from the south and grew up with well done steaks and fresh veggies that could pass for canned once they were done cooking them. I’ve corrupted him on both. Now it’s rare to medium rare for the steak and lightly steamed or sauteed for almost all veggies, esp asparagus, broccoli, and peas.