Category: Food and Recipes

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch rounds 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sautéing) 1 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup full-fat sour cream 1…

Seafood Gumbo with Dark Roux and Okra

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup neutral oil (120 ml) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 g) 1 large yellow onion, 3 celery stalks, 1 green bell pepper, 4 garlic cloves 12 oz sliced okra…

Bananas Foster with Dark Rum and Pecans

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (100 g) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp fine sea salt 3 large ripe but firm bananas, sliced 1/2-inch thick on a…

Southern Creamed Corn with Fresh “Milked” Kernels

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 ears fresh sweet corn (about 4.5 cups kernels), plus corn “milk” from cobs 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tbsp bacon drippings (optional) 1 cup heavy cream, divided 1/2 cup whole milk 1…

Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Vinegar Slaw

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8–24 hours optional dry brine) Cook Time: 8–10 hours Total Time: 9–12 hours (plus optional 8–24 hour dry brine) Quick Ingredients 6–8 lb bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt) 2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) Rub: 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tbsp kosher salt,…

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo with Okra and Filé

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1.5 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 inch 3/4 cup neutral oil + 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (dark roux) 1 large onion, 1 green bell…

One-Pot Jambalaya with Andouille and Chicken

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, small dice 1 green bell pepper, small dice 2 celery ribs, small dice…

Monday Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried red kidney beans, sorted and rinsed (soaked overnight or quick-soaked) 2 tbsp neutral oil 12 oz smoked andouille or kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch OR 1 smoked ham hock…

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Sharp Cheddar

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water) 3 large eggs 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided 12…

Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Comeback Sauce

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