The low-pH soil around Vidalia, Georgia, is nothing short of a miracle. It’s how Vidalia onions have such a mild, sweet flavor. Stuffing them in the same fashion as you would a bell pepper is irresistible. Serve a whole onion as a main dish or cut in half to serve as a side. Depending on…
Sherry Sheppard, a middle school teacher friend, first introduced me to the idea of pineapple in pimento cheese. I had never heard of it or, frankly, thought of it at all. Sherry’s pimento cheese is one of her best recipes, and when she let me in on her secret ingredient, I was shocked to learn…
I can’t think of a thing I’ve made with pickled okra that didn’t turn out wonderfully. And this is no exception. Even while I was testing pimento cheese recipes day in and day out, this is one of the recipes that I would keep coming back to just for snacking. Talk O’Texas is my favorite…
In the South, we love a good pound cake. This one is positively heavenly—sweet and rich but still, somehow, light as a cloud. Pound Cake from Heaven 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 5 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily) 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1…
I serve this sweet tangy relish on just about anything grilled from burgers to barbecue to hot dogs. Try the jam as an extra goodie on a platter of cheese and charcuterie. Fig and Red Onion Jam 4 cups thinly sliced red onions (from about 2 medium) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup firmly packed…
First Lady Rosalynn Carter was known for her Southern hospitality in the Georgia governor’s mansion, in the White House, and even at a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet. At her memorial service, her grandson Jason Carter told the story of a family trip that involved pimento cheese in the back of one of Delta’s planes.…
You can make the entire recipe in advance and scoop out servings as you would any other ice cream. Another choice (and my favorite) is to have the custard ready to pour into the ice cream maker and let the guests be filled with anticipation as the machine spins in the kitchen. Vanilla Bean Ice…
There’s no other soup I’d rather dip my spoon into than a bowl of homemade tomato soup. Adding a roasted red bell pepper deepens the color and brings a new dimension to the taste. Once you’ve had the cheesy croutons on top, you may never serve naked soup again. Tomato-and-Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Cheddar…
Saltines baked with butter are well known around dining rooms in a couple of Atlanta’s most prestigious country clubs. Offered as a beginning to a meal, like bread often is, they have been a mainstay for years. The chefs in the clubhouses use clarified butter, but for making at home, I use ghee. Common in…
In this soup, a mound of sweet onions takes its sweet time cooking down to caramelized goodness. Be patient, and don’t add the wine until the onions are richly colored. I like to use my biggest Le Creuset pot. If you don’t have a large enameled cast-iron Dutch oven, divide the butter and onions between…