One of the first Louisiana dishes I ever made was maque choux, and honestly, it felt like the perfect introduction to Cajun cooking. Some Louisiana recipes can seem a little intimidating with long ingredient lists or techniques like making a roux, but this one couldn’t […]
Growing up in the South, grits have always been one of those comfort foods that can fit into just about any meal. While it’s often thought of as a breakfast staple, I make it just as often for dinner because they’re the perfect alternative to […]
I first heard about Nashville Hot Chicken all over social media when it was going viral. Every restaurant seemed to have its own version, so naturally I had to see what all the hype was about. I even took my kids to several different restaurants […]
Memphis BBQ Spaghetti is one of the city’s most iconic foods. If you’ve never had spaghetti loaded with chopped pulled pork in a smoky BBQ tomato sauce, you’re in for a treat. Only in Memphis could someone take two comfort food classics and combine them […]
These Atlanta Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy, buttery, and guaranteed to disappear from the platter before you can grab a second one. If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants get that incredibly crunchy skin with juicy meat inside, the secret is simple: a dry brine and […]
There are some recipes that instantly remind me of backyard barbecues, paper-lined trays piled high with smoky meat, and lazy weekends spent gathered around the table with family. Burnt ends have always been one of those foods for me. Every time I ordered barbecue, I […]