Modern Southern Food and Cocktail Recipes
Grilling out is often thought of as a Summer activity, but frankly, I think it’s too hot in the South to grill out for most of the summer! That’s why I created this recipe for easy baked bbq chicken thighs recipe that is made in the oven: so you don’t have to stand in blistering…
Is it just me, or has it been a particularly good year for peaches? I’ve found myself creating all sorts of fun summer peach recipes – the first of which is this super easy summer appetizer. It’s perfect for those hot summer nights when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen! Inspired by a…
I present to you one of the most famous of all the Southern sandwiches: the tomato sandwich. A summertime staple, this Southern sandwich is a shining example of the magic of letting perfect produce shine. It’s also an example of one of the great Southern Traditions on which nearly everyone has an opinion: mayonnaise. But…
Derby Day is HERE! Time to polish off your sterling julep cups, if you have them, or grab your favorite glasses ( like my mint julep inspired cups ) and make a classic mint julep recipe to enjoy while watching the race. What are the ingredients for a mint julep? This classic mint julep recipe…
Long before millennials were wasting avocados on avocado toast, we were depleting the world supply by making guacamole. Years of trial and error have resulted in the final ultimate discovery: The Best Guacamole Recipe Ever. That’s right: it’s not just good. It’s not just great. It is the best guacamole recipe of all time. But as…
Brunch in Charleston is starting to feel like a competitive sport. So many restaurants are offering Sunday brunch now that the choices are nearly overwhelming, even if you narrow it down to just King Street. But Prohibition has something that sets it above the rest right off the bat: Saturday Brunch in downtown Charleston, in addition…
Today, we’re talkin’ COOKIES. Traditional, Southern, Lowcountry Benne Wafers to be precise. A cookie that elevates the humble sesame ( benne ) seed into something crisp, toasty, and with a robust flavor, but a delicate vessel. These cookies can be found all over Charleston, and it’s time we learned how to make benne wafers at…
