Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2021 i Taste of the South

WE MADE IT TO 2021! And a happily welcomed new year it is. I'm not one to make resolutions, but I do love how the shift in a calendar year can feel like a reset. This year, I'm setting some achievable goals. I want to learn a new skill in the kitchen (perhaps I'll finally use the fermenting kit I got two years ago), cook more dishes from cuisines I'm less familiar with, and share more meals with family and friends. Here at Taste of the South, we also see the start of a new year as a time to refresh our perspective and the content we bring to you. Inside these pages, you'll find plenty of the classic recipes that made you fall in love with our magazine. From…

HELEN Birmingham, Alabama This contemporary Southern grill opened its doors with executive chef and co-owner Rob McDaniel at the helm. An Alabama native, he grew up with a love for food instilled in him and eventually decided to pursue a career in the kitchen. He and his wife, Emily, decided to open Helen to show off their passion for the region’s cuisine through menu items like juicy pork chops and grilled scampi. Just make sure you save room for dessert. helenbham.com PIZZA JEANS Atlanta, Georgia Recently opened in the historic Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Pizza Jeans is the product of successful pizza pop-ups by the owners of Root Baking Co. The pizzeria features red- and white-sauce pies with customizable topping options as well as a selection of take-and-bake meals…

Hoecakes with Spicy Sausage Gravy MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS Bring some serious spice to the breakfast table with these hearty hoecakes. 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt⅔ cup whole buttermilk½ cup water2 large eggs4 tablespoons vegetable oil, dividedSpicy Sausage Gravy (recipe follows)Garnish: green onion, hot sauce 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, ½ cup water, eggs, and 2 tablespoons oil. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. 2. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. For each cake, drop 3 tablespoons batter 1 inch apart into skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.…

Born and raised in Virginia, Shawanda Mason of the Eat.Drink.Frolic. blog began her journey in the culinary world like many others do, by experimenting with new things and discovering a love for them. With limited previous experience in the kitchen, she began teaching herself new techniques and creating unique recipes that began to set her apart. Now, she’s the creator and co-founder of several organizations pushing for the support and education of those in and around her current home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Chattery (a nonprofit organization offering classes on topics ranging from cocktails and calligraphy to mastering Microsoft Excel and financial planning) and The Brunch Collective (a quarterly brunch series featuring creative female entrepreneurs) are just two examples. We wanted to know how she does it all, and this…

Winter Potato Au Gratin MAKES ABOUT 6 SERVINGS This stunning side is a great way to use up your stash of potatoes, and you can mix and match the types of potatoes to use what you have on hand. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter4 cloves garlic, grated¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk, room temperature¼ cup white wine2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided2 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced ⅛ inch thick2 medium purple potatoes, scrubbed and sliced ⅛ inch thick2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced ⅛ inch thick2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced ⅛ inch thickGarnish: chopped fresh thyme, freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, add garlic and flour.…

WHEN LILY PABIAN AND HER FAMILY MOVED TO BUFORD HIGHWAY IN THE LATE 1970s, it was difficult to find soy sauce at major grocery stores, much less to predict that this suburban 8-mile stretch through Georgia would one day be home to authentic cuisine from more than 20 nations. Buford Highway was constructed back in the 1930s as a federal Works Progress Administration project to connect Atlanta to the northeastern suburbs of Chamblee, Doraville, and Norcross. By the 1970s and ’80s, Atlanta’s growing Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean populations, among others, began to settle on the corridor due to affordable and plentiful housing, access to public transportation, and proximity to jobs. The years leading up to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, which took place in Atlanta, saw an influx of Mexican…

Cornmeal Sprinkle Cake MAKES 1 (8½X4½-INCH) LOAF Add some fun to the cold and dreary winter months with this colorful cake. CAKE 1½ cups all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar¾ cup finely ground yellow cornmeal¾ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup vegetable oil½ cup whole milk3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles GLAZE 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon whole milk¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8½x4½-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour. Line with parchment paper, letting excess extend over edges. 2. For cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla, whisking just until…

Classic Macaroni and Cheese MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS This stovetop side dish is made even more crave-worthy with a quick broil to create a beautifully browned topping. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter4 tablespoons all-purpose flour2½ cups whole milk, room temperature5 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided (about 2½ [8-ounce] blocks)2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 teaspoon yellow mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ teaspoon kosher salt½ to 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)1 (16-ounce) box large elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions 1. Preheat oven to broil. 2. In a medium Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. When butter is melted and bubbling, add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to low. Working in batches, add 4 cups cheese,…

MY MAMA had a big dining room table, but when supper was served and we didn’t have any company, we ate in the kitchen around a small table. Mama, Daddy, my two brothers, and I squeezed in, and you could hardly fit around the refrigerator and the stove. When I was growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, our house would sometimes get very cold in wintertime. Mama always said she was going to cook something that would “stick to your ribs” on the coldest of nights. It was always her contention that a thick, hearty meal served piping hot would warm you from the inside out, and it would stay with you for a while, too. Deer stroganoff was one of my favorites. Mama would always leave the pot of stroganoff…

BREADS Blueberry-Smothered Cinnamon Rolls 60 Extra-Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits 64 DESSERTS Almond Snack Cake 68 Apple and Pear Cobbler 68 Cornmeal Sprinkle Cake 64 Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich Cookies 65 MAINS Biscuits and Pot Pie Gravy 60 Black-Eyed Peas and Sausage 52 Braised Chickpeas and Tomatoes 83 Braised Pork Stew 85 Cast Iron Steak with Citrus Redeye Gravy 88 Chicken Salad with Dumpling Crackers 31 Cilantro Chicken and Rice 53 Classic Hot Brown 75 Creamy Chicken Hand Pies 29 Enchilada-Style Smoked Pork 52 Fried Chicken Biscuit with Herb Mayo 32 Golden Parsnip Soup 24 Hoecakes with Spicy Sausage Gravy 60 Kickin’ Hoppin’ John 83 Lasagna Soup 82 Meatballs and Pasta Skillet Supper 25 Potato and Bacon Soup 49 Potato and Turnip Rösti 24 Pot Roast Steak 82 Sausage and Broccoli…

Potato and Bacon Soup MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS Nothing warms up your winter days like a pot of soup on the stove. 1 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped2½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 large yellow onion, chopped8 cloves garlic, peeled1 quart chicken broth½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup sour cream½ cup green onion, thinly slicedSliced green onions and ground black pepper, to serve 1. In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in pot. 2. Add potatoes and onion to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and potatoes start to brown, about 10 minutes. Add…

Pot Roast Steak MAKES ABOUT 6 SERVINGS With a rich gravy flavored with tomato paste and plum tomatoes, this skillet supper is both hearty and comforting. 1 (3-pound) mock filet of beef (chuck shoulder tender)3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided2½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided½ cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons canola oil2 (8-ounce) packages fresh baby portobello mushrooms, sliced1 large yellow onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste¾ cup dry red wine1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, drained and lightly crushed10 sprigs fresh thyme1 tablespoon red wine vinegarGarnish: chopped fresh parsley 1. Preheat oven to 325°. 2. Cut beef into 1½-inch-thick steaks. Season steaks with 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. 3. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. When skillet…

CARNIVAL SEASON HAS ARRIVED, and you know what that means—king cakes! For our friends who may not be familiar with carnival, or Mardi Gras, it is a series of celebrations leading up to the Lenten season in the Roman Catholic church. The holiday has become famous over the years in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast for its festive parades and scrumptious feasts. One of the desserts that Mardi Gras partygoers look forward to every year is the king cake. Traditionally made with a buttery brioche dough and your choice of filling, these cakes are not technically a cake by today’s standards. Semantics aside, fans who immerse themselves in the festivities have been snacking on this iconic bake for decades, and they have strong opinions on the styles, fillings,…