Category: Food and Recipes
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Cajun Fish Court-Bouillon with Rice and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb skinless redfish or catfish fillets (4 x 6 oz) 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (salt-free preferred), 1.5 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (dusting) + 1/4 cup flour…
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New Orleans Pecan Pralines
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 pralines Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (330 g) packed light brown sugar 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 2/3 cup (160 ml) heavy cream 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp…
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Golden Spoonbread with Buttermilk and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter for the dish 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (90 g) 1 cup boiling water (240 ml) 1 cup whole milk (240 ml) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut up (85 g) 1…
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Country Captain Chicken with Raisins and Almonds
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks (8 pieces) 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large onion;…
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Cozy Tomato-Rich Brunswick Stew with Pulled Pork or Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (1 tbsp to cook, 1 tbsp to finish) 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 1 green bell pepper,…
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Lowcountry Shrimp Boil with Old Bay and Sausage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 cups water 12 oz lager beer (optional) 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning, plus more for serving 1 tbsp kosher salt 2 lemons, halved 1 large yellow onion, quartered 6 garlic cloves, smashed 3…
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Hot Honey Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Biscuits
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 4–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (with a 4-hour marinate) Quick Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (about 3 lb) 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp hot sauce, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tsp…
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Classic Southern Pimento Cheese Spread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings (about 4 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes (plus optional 30-minute chill) Quick Ingredients 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese, block, well-chilled and freshly grated 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s recommended) 1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, drained (reserve 1–2 tbsp liquid) 1…
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Classic Chicken and Dumplings with Thyme and Pepper
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion (about 2 cups), diced 3 medium carrots (about 1.5 cups), sliced…
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Warm Peach Cobbler with Cinnamon and Vanilla Ice Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe peaches (about 8 cups sliced) 2/3 cup granulated sugar + 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2…
