In tight-knit Southern circles, recipes get around. The ones that impress find their place in community cookbooks, local encyclopedias of care and feeding.
RECIPES
Chicken Pot Pie
Chef Lynn Wells loves old church cookbooks, with their spiral-bound collections of recipes shared by home cooks in communities across the state. In the midst of winter, she makes a classic chicken pot pie, where chicken and gravy cozy together between layers of buttery crust.
Layered Lettuce Salad
Serve this striking salad with tongs to scoop down to the bottom layer.
Rocky Road Cola Cake
Chef Lynn Wells puts a spin on old-school Coca-Cola cake with a layer of marshmallows that melts into the cake as it bakes.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in November
From cozy side dishes to classic Southern pies, this month’s most popular recipes are set to inspire your Thanksgiving feast.
12 Thanksgiving Recipes to Fill Your Table
Whether you’re roasting a bird, trying a new take on dressing, or looking to use up the leftovers, these scrumptious recipes provide a reason to give thanks — and dig in.
Christmas Oyster Stew & Bacon Bow Crackers
Traditional recipes for oyster stew are often little more than fresh oysters in hot milk. This one gets an upgrade from bacon, vegetables, and seasoning. A handful of bacon-wrapped crackers on the side doesn’t hurt either.
Treats of the Trade
Whether it’s secret Santa or the company cookie swap, sweet gatherings get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Fruitcake Cookies
Loaded with chopped pecans and candied fruit, these soft and chewy cookies deliver fruitcake flavors in a fraction of the time.
