Angelle Kean McQueen had just moved to Hattiesburg in the early 2000s when she noticed the city’s similarities to her hospitable hometown in south Louisiana. “Hattiesburg reminded me of the Baton Rouge I grew up in—the one where everyone was social together, young and...
As the air turns crisp, the leaves begin to fall, and the autumn sky above filters into a clear blue, strolling through an apple orchard with a basket in hand and picking apples that have fallen is a great activity. This is a beautiful scenario, but for Southern apple...
Fresh Lemon and Herb Grits These are perfect served with grilled fish or shrimp. 1 cups water 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick grits (not instant) ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning Zest and juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons fresh...
Pie crust: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 stick cold butter cut into small pieces ½ cup cold shortening 4 tablespoons ice water 2 egg yolks lightly beaten Filling: 8 apples such as Granny Smith or honeycrisp, sliced 3 tablespoons flour...
Roasted Tomato and Pesto Flatbread This flatbread is my “go-to” appetizer of the moment. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and packed with nutrition. A couple of notes: Tomatoes are full of antioxidants, and cooking them makes the lycopene, which is found...
