Recipes

A low-alcohol summer sipper that quenches without consequences

A “sacred” (and delightfully easy-to-make) family recipe from Arlington, Virginia chef David Guas

Chef Alex Harrell learned this dessert from his grandmother, “Ma Ma.” Today, it’s on the menu at his New Orleans restaurant, Angeline

Charleston, South Carolina, chef Nate Whiting shares the recipe for his grandmother’s sweet summertime treat

The secret ingredient? Durkee sauce, a tangy sandwich spread. “You’ll never open my refrigerator without finding a jar of it,” says Augusta, Georgia, caterer Vera Stewart

When Asheville, North Carolina, chef Katie Button opened her elementary-school lunch box, this flavor-packed salad was often waiting inside—a homemade gift from her mother

When Georgia chef Jennifer Hill Booker was growing up, this treat was reserved for the adults. “Now,” she says, “I eat it as often as I like”

How do you make a food invented in Idaho feel Southern? Wrap it in bacon and dip it in mayo

The after-hunt snack, done right

This easy-sipping “frosé” cocktail is your new go-to summer drink

An old-fashioned Southern dessert stages a return to the menu at two North Carolina restaurants

Chef Virginia Willis on how to save the cookout when the weather won’t cooperate

This Thai-inspired dish from chef Virginia Willis makes a perfect light dinner

When temperatures rise, cool off with this simple side dish

An Elvis-inspired take on the crowd-pleasing dessert

Great day gigging? Make a great dinner to match: fresh fish sautéed in olive oil, lemon, and oregano

From deviled eggs to cornbread, these recipes prove that everything is better with a little bacon

Comfort food for any age

A crisp summer bite—or an elegant Bloody Mary garnish

A boozy take on a citrusy Southern classic