Kim Severson

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Shrimp on the Rocks
Forgo the fry basket in favor of salt-baked shellfish dipped in tangy comeback sauce

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Strawberry Delight
This icebox dessert is a busy host’s best friend

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Spring Herb Deviled Eggs in the Shell
A breakthrough approach to deviled eggs

Home & Garden
On the Trail of a Silver Thief
After serving multiple jail sentences, the country’s most notorious cat burglar headed south, where police suspect he started making up for lost time

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Do-It-Yourself Moon Pies
A homemade take on Mardi Gras’s marshmallow treat
Drinks
Going Zero Proof
The search for nonalcoholic refreshment in the Land of Liquor

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Fried Chicken with Crunch
An unconventional secret to perfectly crispy fried chicken

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Oyster Madeleine
This crowd-pleasing casserole combines two Louisiana standards

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Fried Gulf Fish
Upping the ante on the traditional fish fry

Food & Drink
The Southern Cheese Crusade
From the heat to the bugs, Southern cheese makers face a daunting set of challenges. But a growing number of them are proving they can stack up with the best

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Sweet Tea Granita
Sweet tea gets the dessert treatment in a slushy icebox granita

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Cast-Iron Comfort: Bacon Scallion Hoecakes
The original field feast

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Spiced Quail with Chocolate Gravy
A sweet secret from the Ozarks

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Pork Sandwich with a Twist
An Indian riff on an iconic Southern sandwich: Southern-Style Pork Vindaloo with Cardamom Cornbread and Green Beans

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Jezebel Sauce: The South’s Relish
Spicy-sweet and a little bit tart, Jezebel sauce—done right—is a cook’s best friend

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Quick Pickles
Beat the heat with quick and easy pickles

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Strawberry-Moonshine Fried Pies
Filled with fresh strawberries and a dash of moonshine, these home-fried pies are a sweet taste of summer