Recipes

A Southern coastal staple prepared by the matriarch of Edisto Island

Plus, two seafood sauce recipes

Crisp, nutty, buttery sweets tie back to centuries of Southern and African history

The agave spirit brings the smoke to this seductive queso fundido borracho

The surprise ingredient makes for a refreshing springtime brunch sipper

A perfect springtime snack from Rhubarb in Asheville, North Carolina

The Kentucky chef’s favorite childhood dessert plays up sweet spring strawberries

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

With the right ingredients, these are lighter and paler than their buttery counterparts, rising like afternoon clouds and exhaling buttermilk steam

A tangy-sweet upgrade to traditional holiday ham—biscuits included

Cultured Butter and Buttermilk

Erika Council shares her family’s brilliant dough hack along with more biscuit tips and tricks—and some good news about her Atlanta-based company Bomb Biscuits

Chef Travis Milton shares a recipe for an old-fashioned dessert

Chef BJ Dennis combines two staples of Gullah Geechee cuisine to create a classic Lowcountry dish

Cast-iron fried oysters

Fresh blueberries get the skillet treatment

Kernels of wisdom about one of the South’s fundamental foods

A Puerto Rican staple elevates classic grits to new comfort-food heights

A Chinese-accented take on a Lowcountry favorite

Take cues from generations of cooks on Edisto Island, South Carolina: Master this basic recipe, then build on it

Crisp, nutty, buttery sweets tie back to centuries of Southern and African history

The Kentucky chef’s favorite childhood dessert plays up sweet spring strawberries

The secrets behind the still-going-strong spot, plus a recipe for Steeplechase pie

A homemade Valentine’s treat for those who like a little kick with their sweet

Everything you need to know to enjoy the region’s signature drinks, including essential Southern cocktails and a sipper for every state

Meet the frozen bourbon margarita

The Bermudian blend of Gosling’s rum and ginger can cool down a summer beach day or warm-up a wintery night

A Toast to Tujague’s in New Orleans, Louisiana

Try this recipe from Garden & Gun’s The Southerner’s Cookbook

“You got pears out of a deviled egg tray with cheese and mayo or you didn’t get pears at all”

Upgrade your fall charcuterie boards with this tasty twist on preserves

Cognac and fig preserves put a tasty twist on the classic Derby-season cocktail

Herbs and sea salt adorn Tomatoes Provençales

Try this simple recipe for Benedictine spread, a Louisville favorite

A hard-working drink that’s not made for sipping

A classic pairing gets a spirited dose of flavor thanks to a hit of apple brandy

A sweet yet surprising dessert from the Garden & Gun Club in Atlanta

First: Make a margarita

New Orleans chef Justin Devillier adds a couple of tasty twists to the classic combination

A hauntingly good cocktail from the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans

Hosts in New Orleans serve this festive batch cocktail during parade watch parties

A take on the refreshing cocktail that’s ideal for hot summer nights (or days)

It’s no secret that Southerners love their greens, especially on January 1

This blend of brandy, rum, and Madeira really packs a wallop

Enough said

Radishes and Brussels sprouts get the bourbon treatment in these two standout fall recipes

A favorite of Asheville, North Carolina, shares their recipe for this Southern staple

A berry-and-liqueur cheesecake tribute to the Golden Girls

The pizza of vegetable dishes

Benne seeds and chile-kicked chocolate raise the bar on a traditional party-time treat