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/October 2024 Volume 21, Issue 5

Editor’s Letter

Sideboard

Food Fun • Whip up these festive fall treats for your family

Stick to It • Looking for some easy make-ahead dinner ideas that don’t involve your slow cooker? Look no further, because these kabobs are a perfect make-ahead choice that will have dinner on the table in a flash. In every recipe, we’ve suggested a simple side you can pick up at a local market or restaurant to serve alongside these dishes to create quick and delicious dinners.

Pecans • Pecans are an essential part of our Southern pantry for good reason; they make everything more delicious, whether savory or sweet. Warm toasted pecans eaten out of hand, sprinkled over a salad, or stirred into everyone’s favorite pecan pie are fall traditions that will carry on for generations to come.

Life in the Outer Banks • Discover a coastal paradise in North Carolina where rich history meets irresistible flavors

8 Honeys that are Certified Southern Pantry Staples

Perfect Pork Belly

Fall Apple Pie • Cradled in a flaky, buttery crust, this dessert is the perfect way to celebrate fall

Making the Cut • When your grocery budget needs to be kept in check, there is no need to give up flavor or feel deprived. We have created some tasty ways to make some of the less expensive cuts of meat into a satisfying meal that will feel like a splurge, including Chicken-Fried Steak good enough to rival that of any restaurant.

Game On! • NOBODY DOES GAME DAY KICKOFFS LIKE THE SOUTH. The excitement and anticipation of the season calls for celebrated favorites like wings and dips, and we added a few new recipes to the lineup that can’t be beat.

Autumn Breakfast Breads • It’s fall baking season, and there’s no better way to start your day than with these decadent seasonal creations

Comfort Foods from City Streets to the Home Kitchen • TikTok star Darryl Postelnick and his family go all in on fall comfort

Feels Like Fall • Try a taste of one of our food editor’s favorite autumn bakes

Recipe Index

Sweet Autumn Bliss • Celebrate one of the most iconic fall flavors with this pumpkin-packed cake