Cool and colorful, watermelon is a warm-weather staple in the South. Here are some unexpected recipes for enjoying a slice of summer — on a plate, with a spoon, and through a straw.
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Oyster or Clam Fritters
Use oyster liquor or clam juice to make a snack that's deliciously fried and full of flavor.
Two-Corn Summer Salad
A bold salad from Sandra Gutierrez's The New Southern-Latino Table cookbook.
Beaufort Grocery Company Mac ’n’ Cheese
Beaufort Grocery Company's delectable take on macaroni and cheese.
Seafood Mac ’n’ Cheese
Summer means sunshine and lazy beach days. Why not put your toes in the sand, and seafood in your mac and cheese? Steve Gordon adds some coastal flair to this classic comfort food.
Carolina Okra Beignets
Fried okra takes on a whole new meaning when it's in the form of beignets, which are easier to make than you'd think.
Southern Pecan Pie
Are you Team Pie? Try food blogger Steve Gordon's classic pecan pie recipe that has just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.
Wrightsville Beach Oyster Stew
Fresh oysters are the key ingredient in this classic stew.
Apple Cranberry Casserole
This casserole recipe was originally found in Recipes & Memories: The Green Family cookbook.
