Innholdsfortegnelse for Best Southern Recipes 2020 i Taste of the South

I COME FROM A LONG LINE of Alabamians, and my grandmother, Vandalyn Chaplin, played a large part in making sure we grandkids were connected to our roots. She grew up on a farm in rural south Alabama during The Great Depression. Her childhood taught her to be frugal and resourceful and helped her gain an appreciation for nature. She eventually raised her family in Birmingham, which is where my parents raised me and my brothers, so I was fortunate to grow up with her nearby. She always had a garden, and it was filled with snap beans and cherry tomatoes in the summer. We’d pick figs from her trees in late July, trying to fight the birds for the sweetest fruits, and then we’d make meat loaf and stewed green…

CORNBREAD STICKS MAKES 14 Studded with bacon and spiced with Cajun seasoning, this cornbread has extra kick. 4 slices bacon, chopped1 cup plain yellow cornmeal½ cup self-rising flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided¼ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (recipe on page 7)¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder1 cup whole buttermilk⅓ cup vegetable oil1 large egg, lightly beaten Butter, to serve 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon; let drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. 2. Preheat oven to 425°. Brush wells of 2 (7-stick) cast-iron cornstick pans with reserved bacon drippings. Place pans in oven to preheat for at least 15 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, Cajun Seasoning, garlic…

LADY PEA, CORN, AND SQUASH GRATIN MAKES ABOUT 6 SERVINGS Crumbled bacon and bread crumbs create an irresistible crust for these creamy layered vegetables. TOPPING ¾ cup fresh bread crumbs2 teaspoons canola oil⅛ teaspoon kosher salt FILLING 3 slices thick-cut bacon2 cups water2 cups chicken broth1½ cups sliced zucchini1½ cups sliced yellow squash1 cup shelled fresh lady peas1 cup fresh corn kernels¼ cup chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon garlic powder⅔ cup heavy whipping cream⅔ cup whole milk1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained2 ounces soft goat cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. For topping: In a small bowl, toss together bread crumbs, oil, and salt. Place on a small baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. 3. For filling: In a 10-inch cast-iron…

Water Bath Canning Method 1. In a canner or large stockpot fitted with a wire canning rack or metal strainer basket, set glass canning jars on rack, lids removed, and fill pot with enough water to cover jars by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil for 10 minutes. 2. Using a jar lifter, remove hot jars from pot, emptying out water, and place on a clean kitchen towel. Fill immediately as directed in recipe. For jams, jellies, and chutneys, run a wooden skewer or chopstick around interior sides of jars to release any trapped air. Wipe jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Secure lids and bands, tightening until fingertip-tight. 3. Using a jar lifter, slowly place filled jars in same pot of water.…

BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY COBBLER MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS Make your morning easy with this one-skillet meal of two Southern favorites. The biscuits can even be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is pop them on the gravy before baking. BISCUIT DOUGH 2½ cups self-rising flour*½ cup cold salted butter, cubed1 cup cold whole buttermilk COBBLER 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (1-pound) package mild breakfast sausage3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2½ cups whole milk1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon water Garnish: chopped fresh thyme 1. Preheat oven to 425°. 2. For dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, place flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Add cold…

RASPBERRY-BLACKBERRY SOUR CREAM COBBLER MAKES ABOUT 8 SERVINGS The lattice top adds a gorgeous pie look to this easy fruit cobbler. 2 cups all-purpose flour½ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided½ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed¾ cup sour cream2 to 4 tablespoons cold water4½ cups fresh raspberries4 cups fresh blackberries4 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon coarse sugar 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in sour cream. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. (Do not overmix.) 2. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a disk. Wrap in…

PORK CHOPS WITH COUNTRY HAM GRAVY MAKES 4 SERVINGS The hint of coffee in this savory gravy was inspired by classic redeye gravy. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided¾ pound fresh green beans1¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided4 pork rib chops (about¾ inch thick)½ cup chopped country ham¼ cup finely chopped onion1½ cups chicken broth½ cup water½ cup brewed coffee⅓ cup all-purpose flour½ cup whole milk1 tablespoon Creole mustard 1. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beans, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet. Loosely cover and keep warm. 2. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with 1…

BREADS Buttermilk Biscuits 25 Buttermilk Cheddar and Chive Bread 20 Buttermilk Parker House Skillet Rolls 17 Cloverleaf Rolls 16 Cornbread Sticks 12 Farmstand Cornbread 24 DESSERTS Banana Pudding 95 Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake 91 Deep-Dish Peach-Blackberry Pie 87 Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie 90 Lemon Meringue Pie 86 Peach Cobbler Bars 83 Pork Rind and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 94 Raspberry-Blackberry Sour Cream Cobbler 82 MAINS BBQ Baked Bean Casserole 31 Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Cobbler 30 Breakfast Grits Casserole 38 Chicken and Dumplings Skillet Casserole 35 Chicken-Fried Hamburger Steaks and Gravy 57 Chicken Poppy Seed and Rice Casserole 39 Chicken Tetrazzini 34 Classic Fried Chicken 61 Cornmeal Fried Catfish 53 Pork Chops with Country Ham Gravy 48 Roasted Pork Sandwiches 60 Shrimp and Grits Squash Casserole 42 Shrimp Succotash…