Sides

Tomato soup

Recipe

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

Slices of fried squash

Recipe

Turn a basket of yellow squash into a crispy snack

Curried cauliflower in a pan

Recipe

A flavor explosion designed to impress

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

Syllabub and tarts on a table

Food & Drink

You might be surprised, grateful, and jealous all at once. Plus, a recipe for oyster loaf, an early settlers’ food that’s tastier than it sounds.

A pot of bourbon baked beans

Distilled

Whiskey, simple condiments, and a slow simmer transform a classic side from humble to hard to resist

Biscuits on a plate with flour mix

Recipe

A “downright heavenly” combination from Bobby Hicks’s new cookbook

Vegetables in a pan

Distilled

Butter, whiskey, and honey amplify spring veggies in a simple side that truly sings

An illustration of onions

What's in Season

Texas Early Granos bring their trademark sweetness to these crunchy, fried delights

A basket of hush puppies

Recipe

A Charleston chef remixes a Southern classic with a helping of leafy wintery greens and tangy dip

A bowl of Texas caviar

Recipe

From pantry staples to party-ready platter

salsa verde and salsa rioja

Recipe

Texas pitmaster Brandon Hurtado amps up the flavor in salsa verde and salsa roja

A tomato tart on a plate

Recipe

Shredded herbs, plump garden tomatoes, and creamy chèvre fold into buttery puff pastry for an easy summer bite

A BOWL OF GRILLED VEGGIES

Recipe

New Orleans chef Isaac Toups turns a seasonal vegetable spread into a smoky, bacon-laced showstopper

A slice of squash casserole in a skillet

Recipe

A Charleston chef’s childhood favorite gets an Italian twist

A jar of pickled items

Recipe

When the season ends, jar up the South’s favorite stone fruit for an easy dose of summer sweetness all year long

A bowl of succotash

Recipe

This approachable side dish makes the most of garden veggies at their seasonal peak

An illustration of a squash blossom

What's in Season

Fried in a crunchy batter, delicate summer squash buds are a springtime treasure

A bowl of red beans and rice

Recipe

With the new Alma, chef Melissa Araujo brings an enticing mix of Honduran and New Orleans flavors to Mid-City. Get her recipe for Moros y Cristianos.

An illustration of blood oranges

What's in Season

Juice up a winter salad with bright color and striking flavor