James Villas

James Villas is the author of nearly two dozen cookbooks, including the James Beard award-winning Pig: King of the Southern Table and his most recent title, Southern Fried. He’s also the former food and wine editor of Town and Country, and his work has appeared in Esquire, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Bon Appétit, and The New York Times. Born and raised in the South, Villas now lives in East Hampton, Long Island.

Southern Fried Chicken Wings

Perfectly battered. Nicely seasoned. And easy as heck. That's how we like our fried chicken wings, thank you very much. This recipe delivers all that.

1 hr

Tennessee Shrimp and Grits

Classic shrimp and grits gets a Tennessee facelift with the addition of tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and a splash of Worcestershire.

1 hr