January/February 2024

Taste of the South

Authentically Southern, Always Delicious

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Taste Of The South
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Daniel Schumacher MANAGING EDITOR Whitney Durrwachter FOOD EDITOR Jan Potter FEATURES EDITOR Daniel Dubuisson EDITOR-AT-LARGE Jean-Paul Bourgeois SENIOR COPY EDITOR Meg Lundberg COPY EDITOR Kellie Keeling EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kaitly
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Sideboard
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA’S, CHEF ROSCOE HALL SHARES HIS PASSION FOR FOOD AND ART CHEF ROSCOE HALL has had quite the culinary career. He’s worked in some of the best kitchens in the country and has learned a lot from experiences like his time on Top Chef.
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Editor’s Letter
MANY FOLKS LOOK FORWARD TO JANUARY as a time to relax and reset after the holidays. Resolutions are made and honest efforts are launched to make the new year better than the last. Whether it’s exercising or cooking from scratch more often, it’s good
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It’s Citrus Season
The crisp, sunny flavors of citrus are essential to enjoying the chilly winter months, from a hot cup of tea with a fragrant slice of lemon to a warm muffin with orange butter melting on top. Nothing compares to the sweet, tart, and slightly bitter f
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Winter Warmup
I’LL NEVER FORGET January of 1982. George was working his way up through the ranks of the Alabama Beverage Control Board and needed to leave Andalusia for a few days to go to Selma, Alabama, for training. He was reluctant to leave, though, because we
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Mardi Gras in Mobile
FOR MANY OF US IN THE DEEP SOUTH, as soon as our countdown to the new year ends, we eagerly begin counting down to the next big celebration: Carnival (or Mardi Gras) season. Kicking off this year on January 6 and running through to Fat Tuesday on Feb
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Lemon Meringue Pie
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS 2 egg whites, room temperature⅓ cup sugar¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cream of tartar½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1. In the top of a double boiler over medium-high heat, whisk together egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar
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Winter Comfort
MAKES 6 SERVINGS (photo on page 54) Your family will come running for a taste of this rich Sunday supper star. 1 (3- to 4-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided3 tablespoons vegetab
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Canned Cream Soups
MAKES 8 SERVINGS Hearty helpings of this chowder are sure to satisfy. 2½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided1 pound thick-cut bacon, thinly sliced2 cups cubed smoked ham1 cup chopped carrot½
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Make-Ahead Breakfasts
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS Fans of sweet and savory fare, this best-of-both-worlds recipe is just for you. 9 large eggs2 cups whole milk½ teaspoon kosher salt14 slices white bread7 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese7 (1-ounce) slices deli smoked ham7 (1-ounce)
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On the Rise
A soufflé is a classic French dish that can be sweet or savory, and it’s beloved for its towering heights. The name comes from the French word souffler, which means “to breathe” or “to puff,” and that is exactly what the egg whites do to the batter t
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Easy Weeknight Meals
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS (photo on page 33) Who needs takeout when you can make this irresistible recipe in less than an hour? 1 (4- to 5-pound) whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepp
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All About Love and Best Dishes
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS to sweet (and occasionally butter-filled) success, beloved Southern chef and TV personality Paula Deen is laying it all out there in her latest cookbook, Love and Best Dishes, which shares never-before-seen recipes, heirloom fa
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Peas & Greens
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS Get your greens with a generous dose of Southern charm with this classic recipe. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces1 cup chopped white onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 (16-ounce) bag prewashed turnip greens¼ cup canne
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Food with Feeling
MY CULINARY JOURNEY BEGAN in an unexpected place: the classrooms of a high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I was a teacher at the time, spending my summers working in kitchens and gradually falling in love with the art of cooking. It wasn’t somethi
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Stew By The Spoonful
Recipe excerpted with permission from Blue Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes and Tips from America’s Favorite County Fair Champion, © 83 Press, 2023. THIS COMFORTING STEW is more than just another warm meal for Linda. She turns to it when the winter chill sets
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Recipe Index
Bacon and Goat Cheese Popovers 68 Buttermilk Biscuits 90 Muffin Sliders 29 Orange Almond Popovers 63 Sweet and Savory Breakfast Biscuits 74 Baked Oatmeal 74 Cheese Grits 59 One-Skillet Cornmeal Biscuits and Gravy 80 Overnight Bacon, Egg, and Cheese F
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
MAKES ABOUT 6 Don’t overwork or handle this biscuit dough too much, or it will result in a tough, chewy biscuit. 3½ cups all-purpose flour*2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¾ cup cold unsalted

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