Taste of the South

Taste of the South helps you savor the unique dishes, cooking personalities and culinary destinations of the South - and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet! For readers who love Southern cooking or simply experimenting with new flavors, this magazine is a guidebook. Taste of the South is for those who have a passion for good food, at home and on the road. Every issue is a guide to Southern lifestyle.

Taste of the South • September 2021 Volume 18, Issue 5

Editor’s Letter

Dishing with Matthew Register • Getting to know barbecue’s golden boy, MATTHEW REGISTER

Tastes & Tools • Summer isn’t over yet when you have these staples on hand

New + Noteworthy • Go out and enjoy some of these hot new openings*

Comfort Food Fare • Dip into some of Brenda’s favorite hearty dishes, made in her beloved heirloom pan, that will warm your belly and bring your family together around the table

Late-Summer Bounty • Make the most of the lingering warm weather and cook up dishes filled with these seasonal fruits and veggies

Easy Fish Fry • Enjoy a summertime staple on a weeknight with this simple supper

Succotash • The classic combination of corn, beans, and a bounty of other seasonal produce, succotash is a garden-fresh favorite no matter how it’s served

Coastal Mississippi • With seafood, sun, and a storied history, the Magnolia State’s Gulf Coast has charm that can’t be washed away

Take Your Pick • Try these unique takes on all things pickles

Meat & Three • Sweet tea, fried chicken, and a few fixings—it doesn’t get more quintessentially Southern than that

Handmade Hand Pies • The recipes in this collection of single-serving treats feature a buttery, flaky crust and irresistibly delicious fillings, and you’ll want to reach for each one of these sweet and savory pies

A Fresh Future • South Carolina native Germaine Jenkins fights for food justice and plants the seeds for a better tomorrow

Simple Sustenance • Grab your stockpot and serve up a bowlful of this unsung hero among Southern stews

Creole Classic • Whether you follow the Louisiana tradition of serving it on a Monday or have it any day of the week, you’ll want to try our tips to perfect the ultimate red beans and rice

Apple Butter • Swirl this sweet spread into recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert

Supper on a Skewer • Skip firing up the grill and reach for your cast-iron pan to create this vibrant beef- and veggie-filled dish

Memories from My Mom’s Kitchen • Pastry chef Kaitlin Guerin’s return to New Orleans sparks a new love and appreciation for the Crescent City

Hot Sauces • OUR TOP 15 FAVORITE HOT SAUCES, CHOSEN BY READERS LIKE YOU

Recipe Index

Kentucky Pulled Cream Candy • The Bluegrass State has been making this confection for 100 years, and it’s time you gave it a try