Category: Food and Recipes

  • Classic Lemon Icebox Pie with Whipped Cream

    Classic Lemon Icebox Pie with Whipped Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar + pinch salt 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted 2 cans (14 oz/397 g each)…

  • Chicken-Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Gravy

    Chicken-Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Gravy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each), pounded 1/2 inch thick 1 1/2 cups buttermilk + 2 large eggs + 2 tsp hot sauce 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + 1/2 cup…

  • Crispy Fried Dill Pickles with Comeback Sauce

    Crispy Fried Dill Pickles with Comeback Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups dill pickle chips (or 16–24 spears), well-drained and patted dry 1 cup buttermilk + 1 tbsp pickle brine + 1 tsp hot sauce 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose…

  • Jammy Okra and Tomatoes with Bacon over Grits

    Jammy Okra and Tomatoes with Bacon over Grits

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 4 oz thick-cut bacon, diced (or 6 oz andouille, diced) + 1 tbsp olive oil if using andouille 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 lb ripe tomatoes,…

  • Creamy Southern Succotash with Bacon and Herbs

    Creamy Southern Succotash with Bacon and Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon (6 oz), drippings reserved 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups baby lima beans (10 oz; fresh…

  • Cajun Fish Court-Bouillon with Rice and Scallions

    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…

  • New Orleans Pecan Pralines

    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…

  • Golden Spoonbread with Buttermilk and Butter

    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…

  • Country Captain Chicken with Raisins and Almonds

    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;…

  • Mississippi Pot Roast with Pepperoncini and Au Jus

    Mississippi Pot Roast with Pepperoncini and Au Jus

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours on Low (or 4–5 hours on High) Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3.5–4 lb well-marbled beef chuck roast 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil (for searing) 1 (1 oz) packet ranch…