Innholdsfortegnelse for Best Southern Recipes 2021 i Taste of the South

WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A RECIPE to be called the “best”? Is it simply a very good recipe or a new way with an old favorite? At Taste of the South, we take these things very seriously. We look at the season and the ingredients and the tradition and the technique. We often get together with the folks in the Test Kitchen and discuss the merits of one method over another, sometimes at great length. In this collection, we did just that. We combed our archives for our favorite recipes that we thought represented the best of Southern food. They’re recipes that we’d not think twice to cook up and share with our families and friends and dishes we believed were worthiest to share with you. As I read…

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 beatenButter, 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 or an 8-inch skillet 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…

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…

EQUIPMENT 1 Enameled canner with wire canning rack or large stockpot with strainer 2 Glass canning jars with new two-piece lids 3 Wide-mouth funnel 4 Ruler 5 Jar lifter Having the right equipment is the most important part of the canning process. Make sure your pot is deep enough for the jars to be covered with 1 inch of water. Boiling the jars before and after filling sterilizes them, eliminating bacteria that could cause the food to spoil. Two-piece lids are specifically designed for home canning, and a new flat lid should be used every time. (Rings can be reused.) Wash all equipment in hot, soapy water before using. Water Bath Canning Method 1. In a canner or large stockpot fitted with a wire canning rack or metal strainer basket, set glass…

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.…

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…

CHEDDAR-DILL TOMATO PIE MAKES 1 (10-INCH) PIE Few things can beat the cheesy richness and fresh summer flavor of a classic tomato pie. CRUST 1¾ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon plain yellow cornmeal, divided1½ teaspoons kosher salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 large egg¼ cup whole buttermilk FILLING 2½ pounds red tomatoes (about 5 medium)1 pound green tomatoes (about 2 medium)2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, divided1 tablespoon grated fresh onion½ teaspoon ground black pepper1¼ cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese¼ cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese 1. For crust: In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, ¼ cup cornmeal, and salt; pulse until combined. Add cold butter, and pulse until mixture is crumbly. With processor running,…

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 DESS ERTS 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 Cheddar-Dill Tomato Pie 48 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 Roasted Pork Sandwiches 60 Shrimp and Grits Squash Casserole 42 Shrimp Succotash and Blue Corn…