Party Bites

Florida barbecue gets a seat at the table thanks to West Palm Beach’s Tropical Smokehouse

A Bluegrass State chef shares his modern take on a classic Kentucky Derby recipe

Chef Ricky Moore of the Tar Heel state (and Pepsi’s hometown) shares a recipe inspired by his childhood

Southern pickled eggs get a lively upgrade for your Easter spread

A Co-Op copycat of the tournament’s staple sandwich

Champagne wishes and pimento cheese dreams come true in this sparkling take on the iconic cheese spread

What’s not to love about sharp cheddar cheese baked to crunchy perfection?

Delicate party bites with a surprising scrumptious filling

Feed the masses with this tried and true party grub

A Texas home cook brightens a beloved Southern dish

For one Top Chef, perfecting his spicy take on a Southern favorite became an obsession

Don’t knock ’em till you try this extremely Southern snack

Whether you think it’s genius or gross, the butter board trend is taking TikTok by storm—and this Southern surf-n-turf masterpiece is over-the-top perfection

Soft brown-butter financiers, a French treat, get a Southern boost with peanuts

Warm, gooey pimento cheese stars in this fusion of bread and cheddar

If you love the cinnamon-and-sugar original, give this cheesy, bacon-studded version a spin

A Houston chef combines South Indian flavors and Southern seafood in one decadent spread

Wings and seven-layer dip are expected fan favorites, but this smoked fish dip made with Southern staples like Duke’s mayo and Old Bay is a Texas pitmaster’s game-day MVP

A tiny hot spot in Durham just reopened for the first time in two years with a new chef and reimagined menu

Corner store malt liquor adds a surprising kick to this creamy spin on a Southern staple