Cooking From the South
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Flavorful Turkey's Secret Ingredient
Anchovies help the Thanksgiving bird stay moist--and your guests will never know.read moreRecipe: Twin Oaks Roast Turkey with Anchovies
Trust me when I say the anchovies make this turkey wonderful! There is no trace of them when it is done.read more
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It's Not Thanksgiving Without Yams
The author combines this holiday staple with another--cranberries--to create one colorful dish. read more
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Recipe: Yams With Cranberry Chutney
This combination really sets off a plate, because it is so colorful. The chutney is also perfect substitute for cranberry sauce.read more
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Thanksgiving Sides, Light and Heavy
Balance is key with the holiday menu, so the author mixes creamy dishes with healthier ones.read more
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Recipe: Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Natchez Spinach
My creamed spinach recipe is so rich it's only legal to eat it twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas.read more
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Recipe: Hearts of Romaine with Artichokes and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
This light salad will balance out the heaviness of the baked tomatoes stuffed with Natchez spinach.read more
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A New Meat For Thanksgiving
Tired of the dried-out turkey of her childhood holidays, the author adds brisket to the traditional menu.read moreRecipe: Peppered Beef Brisket
When you cook and slice and freeze, make sure you have plenty of sauce on the brisket to keep it moist when you re-heat it on Thanksgiving morning.read more
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Cornbread: Sweet or Savory?
The author kicks off a five-part Thanksgiving series with her thoughts on this Southern staple.read more
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Recipe: Cornbread Pudding Stuffed with Greens
If you are having a smaller crowd, these individual servings of cornbread pudding stuffed with greens make an impressive presentation.read moreRecipe: Crawfish Andouille Cornbread Dressing
When it comes to making cornbread dressing, there is no question you have to use savory cornbread.read more
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5 Books Every Cook Should Have
Discovering a new favorite cookbook inspires the author to reflect on the five books for every kitchen.read more
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Recipe: Orange Ginger Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken is such a staple for many people that I wanted to provide a zippy recipe that would avoid the all-too-frequent pitfall of bland, dry results. read more
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The Key To Cooking Eggplant
The vegetable can go with anything from ground chuck to lump crabmeat. For the author, it brings back special memories.read moreRecipe: Corrine's Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant can fit into any budget and any palate, whether you stuff it with ground chuck, ground turkey, or for an elegant meal, stuff with lump crab meat.read more
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The Importance of Family Dinner
It's worth dealing with busy schedules to get everyone together for a meal.read moreRecipe: Bacon and Tomato Macaroni
Though it's not the healthiest, one dish a week with cheese and cream is okay. Just add a big salad to the table.read more
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7 Lessons in Southern Hospitality
Having people over for a meal isn't easy--a chef offers tips for easing the burden.read moreRecipes: Regina's Easy Relishes to Jazz Up Hot Dogs
These all can--and should--be made the day before your gathering.read more
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Cane Syrup: Sweet Taste of the South
Even in Paris, the author can't resist cooking with this Southern staple.read moreRecipe: Pork Roast with Turnips in Cane Gravy
The key to good meat is the way you roast it or braise it. read more
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Bringing a Home a Taste of Vacation
A trip to Guadalupe and Martinique inspires the author to add island flavors to her home cooking.read more
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Recipe: Corn and Prawn Fritters
For those of you that don't have that tattered card with the recipe on the back--here is my recipe for corn and freshwater prawn fritters. read more
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Breakfast for Dinner
Who says breakfast food is only for the morning? Make it at night for a comforting, low-cost dinner.read more
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Recipes: Breakfast for Dinner
My bacon skewers are very easy but memorable, and eggs are still a bargain--what a versatile ingredient they are. read more
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Ice Cream: What Flavor Are You?
A chef reveals the three types of ice cream fans--and offers advice for how to make a batch at home.read more
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Crème Brulee Ice Cream With Pineapple Short Cake
The ice cream and topping are so good that I do not spend so much time on the short cake. I often use pre-made short cakes from the grocery or I bake a sheet cake and cut into 3inch rounds. You can also purchase a pound cake or use a sweet biscuits as a short cake. read more
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Salmon with a Southern Accent
Even after cooking in Alaska, the author makes her salmon with a Southern twist.read more
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Recipe: Seared Salmon with Bacon-Molasses Vinaigrette
No matter how much I tried to stray from my Southern roots, I couldn't, and even my favorite sall-mon recipes ended up with a Southern accent. Try this Southern twist on salmon.read more
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The Beignets Julia Couldn't Resist
The author won Julia Child's approval for her take on a Southern staple.read moreRecipe: Beignets
Serve these beignets as soon as possible--they're best when piping hot.read moreRecipe: Regina's Praline Sauce
This simple sauce is an essential component the Natchez Beignet that impressed Julia Child.read more
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With Catfish, Farm-Raised Beats Wild
With most fish, wild is superior to the farm-raised version. But farming has improved catfish's flavor--and made it more sustainable.read more
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Recipe: Braised Catfish with Tomato Coulis
Although I am an advocate of farm-raised catfish, I will allow you to substitute another flaky white fish, preferably sustainable. read more
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Learning to Appreciate Okra
Okra gets a bad rap, but it's time to reconsider the South's signature vegetable.read more
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How to Eat Summer Food All Year
Want summer to last forever? Try canning vegetables so you can have a taste of warm sunshine year-round.read more
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Tales of the World's Biscuit Capital
The owner of a bed and breakfast in Natchez, Mississippi on Southern food, hospitality, and her hometown's famous biscuits.read more
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