Recipes

A bourbon apple cocktail

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The cocktail Cortney LaCorte serves when she wants to see guests’ faces light up

Jalapeno poppers

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An appetizer merger that just makes sense

A cola cocktail

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Rylan Thompson of Chattanooga’s Easy Bistro devised the DIY cola syrup behind this grown-up riff on a Southern classic

A cocktail

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A simple, DIY cantaloupe sorbet and a splash of prosecco make for a refreshing combination in more ways than one

Tomato soup

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From India Hicks’s new book, the perfect first course for your next gathering

Mini cheesecakes

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A simple, sophisticated dessert for your next gathering, from India Hicks’s new book

A dip in a bowl

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…and perfect for sharing at the next tailgate

A collage of two frozen drinks

Distilled

Whiskey meets blender in these adult slushies that take the bite out of late-summer heat

Slices of fried squash

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Turn a basket of yellow squash into a crispy snack

Curried cauliflower in a pan

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A flavor explosion designed to impress

four recipes with apples

Food & Drink

Soups, salads, cakes, and more starring fall’s favorite fruit

A spicy green margarita

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A balanced and refreshing cocktail from Mexico City 

A tub of ice cream

Distilled

Bourbon-tinged butterscotch sauce and a bourbon-infused vanilla base deepen this rich ice cream dotted with toffee bits

Cups of bourbon fruit tea

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Chef Vivek Surti’s spiked riff on Nashville’s beloved juicy drink

peach recipes

Food & Drink

Making the most of the South’s favorite summer fruit

An illustration of okra

What's in Season

Take the summer veggie up a notch by blending it into a condiment for seafood and more

peach hand pies

Distilled

Peaches soaked in bourbon deliver a mouthwatering filling in these simple and summery wonton-wrapped treats

Cooked shrimp with lemon on a white background

Anatomy of a Classic

A timeless take on a Crescent City favorite from a 170-year-old institution

several corn recipes

Food & Drink

Go beyond the cob this summer

Syllabubs

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Early revelers adored this cloud-like dessert beverage—a simple recipe that still feels festive today