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Kim Severson

A plate of lemon bars on a plaid background with a bowl of sugar and strawberries

Anatomy of a Classic

Spring berries add a touch of pink and a sweet balance to this citrusy dessert

A silver tray of garlic rolls with flaky salt, cheese, and parsley

Anatomy of a Classic

Nashville chef Ryan Poli elevates the old favorite to new sugary and salty heights

A tablescape of colorful glass plates with mini corn dogs and sauce for dipping, plus decorative toothpicks

Anatomy of a Classic

Kentucky’s Sam Fore imbues South Asian flair to a classic party bite

Anatomy of a Classic

Kentucky chef Lawrence Weeks gives the summer side a fetching makeover perfect for fall

Anatomy of a Classic

Chef Rob McDaniel channels warm memories of the sweet Southern dessert

Anatomy of a Classic

The beautifully simple summer snack is a Southern tomato lover’s dream

Anatomy of a Classic

Chef Brandon Sharp embraces the flavors of home in his winning ode to softies

Anatomy of a Classic

Exploring the pleasures of a time-honored pairing at the country’s largest Mexican cookbook collection

Anatomy of a Classic

Country ham and a chili oil dressing fire up a flavorful winter side

Anatomy of a Classic

The Food Network star brings the sweet in this peanut-charged pecan pie cousin

Anatomy of a Classic

Caribbean flavors mingle with a dash of New Orleans in this chef’s saucy shellfish

Recipes

The darlings of summer all play well together in salad star Emily Nunn’s homage to the South’s bounty

Anatomy of a Classic

A field pea chowchow brings the heat to chef Greg Collier’s catfish and grits

Anatomy of a Classic

Savory mushroom pesto elevates
the flavor in Blackberry Mountain chef Joey Edwards’s warming recipe

Anatomy of a Classic

An Italian spin on one of the South’s favorite desserts

Anatomy of a Classic

Fall squash salsa amps up an overlooked ingredient

Anatomy of a Classic

Getting the details right adds up
to one beautiful sandwich

Anatomy of a Classic

A whole-fish recipe from Florida that’s perfect for home cooks

Anatomy of a Classic

Raleigh chef Cheetie Kumar’s
ode to seasonal produce—and brighter days ahead

Anatomy of a Classic

Atlanta’s Deborah VanTrece puts a globally inspired spin on a soul-food favorite