Tag Archives: Southern

Recipe: Mom’s Chess Pie

Mom’s chess pie is based on a card I found in my mother’s recipe box. It’s very close to the product served at the Highland Park Cafeteria… eggy, tangy and with more body than a custard pie thanks to the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Easy Gumbo

Easy gumbo because this should not be a fussy (or expensive dish). The most important ingredient is patience. Take your time cooking the roux and then blending in some (high quality) stock. The roux is entirely capable of thickening on … Continue reading

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Recipe: Purple Hull Peas

Purple hull peas are prized down south, and this born Southerner is lucky to have a fresh supply locally in upstate New York. They are preferred because they have a less-earthy taste than black eye peas, and also I suspect … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cumin Cole Slaw

Cumin Cole Slaw relies on one simple ingredient for a refreshing twist on a classic. We used napa cabbage because we had bought a huge head at H Mart in San Francisco and it turns out napa, aka “Chinese” cabbage, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Crab Hush Puppies

For a Southern twist on surf-and-turf, offer Crab Hush Puppies with chicken fried steak! And for even more fun, substitute 1 c finely chopped okra for the crab! The base recipe comes from The Kitchen and it’s solid but a … Continue reading

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Recipe: Perfection Salad

Perfection Salad is a good example of the creative congeals, aka aspics, that we like to serve down south. The original recipe was published in a recipe book called Dainty Desserts for Dainty People (that’s us for sure!) published in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Carrot Slaw with Raisins and Pineapple

Carrot Slaw with Raisins and Pineapple shows up frequently in the media as a Juneteenth favorite, and it definitely was popular in the south when I was growing up. It shouldn’t be too sweet; the natural sugar in the raisins … Continue reading

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Pimento Cheese for the win!

This weekend is the Kentucky Derby. Which means, if you’re a serious fan, you’ll be eating Pimento Cheese as you watch the races. Last year, when the Derby was held in September without fans, local restaurateur Patricia Pendergast Novo served … Continue reading

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Best mayonnaise taste test: Hellman’s vs Duke’s vs Kewpie

Who doesn’t love mayonnaise? A happy marriage of oil and eggs with a kiss of acid, mayo moistens our sandwiches with a lubricious layer that tames the crustiest bread. It serves as a playground monitor when mixed into slaws and … Continue reading

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My last bottle of Cajun Chef Sport Peppers fell, jumped or was pushed off the counter and broke its dispenser cap so it would no longer seal in the precious spicy vinegar. No pepper sauce* of any variety is available … Continue reading

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