A bounty of incredible Southern eats and sips topped Garden & Gun’s list of most-read recipes this year, including a scone version of tomato pie, a lemony, creamy farfalle pasta dish, a boozy milkshake nightcap for the kids at heart, and decadent seafood dishes you won’t soon forget. Here are the eighteen recipes our readers loved the most.
A classic Southern casserole combines briny oysters and the comfort of cream.
New Orleans chefs cheat the Lenten season of restraint with indulgent, seafood-focused specials.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars
A sweet Southern pick-me-up.
A mom-and-pop coffeehouse serves grab-and-go versions of a Southern favorite.
This adult milkshake is your new favorite nightcap.
What’s not to love about sharp cheddar cheese baked to crunchy perfection?
An Egg Salad Sandwich to Rival Augusta National’s
A Co-Op copycat of the tournament’s staple sandwich.
Farfalle with Roasted Asparagus, Lemon Cream, and Chives
A spring “butterfly” pasta dish from bestselling author Frances Mayes’s new cookbook.
This cooling cocktail is the perfect antidote to a sweltering afternoon.
Prize-Winning Peanut Butter Fudge
A county fair champion from Appalachia shares one of her most popular recipes.
Southern libations and a sweet teriyaki sauce accent a classic entree.
Lowcountry-Boil Boiled Peanuts
Jimmy Hagood shares the Lowcountry alchemy that takes boiled peanuts to a new level of snacking deliciousness.
Boulevardier Meets Negroni in the Dad’s Counsel
A fatherly wisdom–inspired cocktail that chooses not to choose.
Bite-Size Fritters for Apple Season
Drizzled with a caramelized apple cider glaze, these crispy treats are full of fall flavors.
Reba McEntire’s Pinto Beans and Cornbread
An elevated version of the musician’s forever favorite.
Simple yet special, this side dish could very well become a tradition in your family too.
A Fresher Green Bean Casserole
A historic Florida inn skips the canned soup in their interpretation of a holiday classic.
Fèlix Mac et Cheese: An Upgraded Classic Featuring Gruyère and Bèchamel
Get the recipe for the best-selling “petit plat” from a Charleston hot spot.
