We’re thinking about petitioning for the word “julep” to officially function as a verb as well as a noun. Julep us!
Southern
Roast Pork Butt
Excuse us, but we’re too preoccupied stuffing our pieholes with roast pork butt to say anything. Hey, anyone seen the napkins?!
Edna Lewis’s Oven Brisket
Edna Lewis was loved for many reasons. Her spare prose. Her soulful recipes. Her kitchen frugality. Her endless wisdom. All attributes that are apparent in her famous brisket.
New Orleans-Style Beignets
Airy and yet dough at the same time, these iconic, anytime-of-day New Orleans pastries come buried beneath mounds of sweet, sweet confectioners’ sugar. All we have to say is, don’t wear black.
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
“Your family will think you are AMAZING.” “A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved.” “Easy and affordable.” “A keeper!” That’s what we’re hearing about this.
Bacon Cornbread
There’s cornbread. And then there’s cornbread enhanced with bacon, corn, and good ol’ bacon drippings. Just as God intended, folks who’ve made it have been saying.
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
A sublime and tasty crossover between vegan and soul food—who would have thought it was possible? It is and it’s fabulous. Healthy and filled with flavor, it’s everything a salad should be.
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
Our testers are calling this the best macaroni and cheese they’ve ever tried. Go on. See what all the fuss is about.
Pear Bread
Quick bread. Tea cake. Spice bread. Whatever you call it, this recipe has pedigree–and you don’t need to know its geneology to know this. One taste tells all.
Crab Cake Burger
Fresh crab necessitates only Old Bay and very little in way of other ingredients. That’s exactly what you’ll find here.
Peach and Crème Fraîche Pie
Whether you seek convention or innovation, you’ll find it in this haute yet humble peach pie, which draws on tradition yet still wields some surprises.
Corn and Roasted Poblano Soup
Our testers are calling this creamy, comforting bowl of sweet corn and roasted poblano soup “the essence of summertime”. We couldn’t agree more.
Peach Iced Tea with Mint
One taste and you’ll understand why this refreshing, lightly sweetened peach iced tea is our new go-to summer sipper.
Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs
For years, Egg Shop’s fried chicken has been the talk of New York City. It’s crunchy, juicy, salty, spicy, honey-drizzled fried chicken amazingness. And here’s how you can make it.
Creamy Red Potato Salad
This make-ahead, tangy, lightened-up version of the classic is going to be on repeat all summer long.
Creamy Coleslaw with Cilantro
Skip the store-bought slaw. This easy-peasy creamy coleslaw that combines crunchy cabbage, onion, carrot, and cilantro with a creamy citrus dressing comes together in just 20 minutes.
Coconut Cream Pie
A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You’re welcome.
Kentucky Butter Cake
This sweet, buttery Southern pound cake is infused with rum extract and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce. Thankfully, it makes a big cake because it’s nearly impossible to stop after just one slice.
Cheryl Day’s Icebox Rolls
The fluffiest, most tender dinner rolls you can imagine. All thanks to one secret ingredient.
Cat Head Biscuits and Gravy
Sometimes you just need a biscuit as big as a cat’s head. And we’d never turn down a creamy sausage gravy on top.