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 • July/August 2022 Volume 19, Issue 4

Editor’s Letter

Sideboard

Tomato, Squash & Cucumber • Put your garden’s bounty to the tastiest use in these seasonal dishes

Fourth of July Fare • Celebrate Independence Day like the Gantt family with good food and lots of friends gathered together

Tomato Sandwiches • It only requires a few humble ingredients to make this beloved Southern sandwich, but our creative takes turn these simple elements into even more can’t-miss bites

Bright & Bold Summer Supper • Infused with marinated flavor and paired with a vibrant seasonal side, this menu will fill your weeknight dinner table all summertime long

The Arkansas Ozarks • Discover the beauty of the Natural State with a scenic summer stop in charming Bentonville

Southern Classics Air-Fried • The air fryer may be a relatively new appliance popping up on kitchen countertops all across the country, but we put it to the test to create these new versions of tried-and-true favorites

Grilled Potluck Favorites • Use your grill pan to bring serious flavor to your next summer get-together

2022 Taste 50 • WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE THE INSPIRING PEOPLE, PANTRY-STAPLE GOODS, MUST-TRY RESTAURANTS & MORE THAT MAKE UP THE 2022 Taste 50, EVERYTHING THAT’S MAKING THE SOUTH A DELICIOUS PLACE TO BE

A Passed-Down Cherry Pie • Lindsay Narcisso of Lindsay’s Sweets & Eats blog shares a century-old family favorite

The Perfect Burger • Trust us—you’ve never had a cheeseburger this good

Jams & Jellies • Most of us have pantries or refrigerators with at least a few jams and jellies on hand at any given time. Whether you made them yourself or have a stash of your favorite brands, these sweet and savory recipes are filled, swirled, and topped with this go-to ingredient.

Skillet Sweetness • Head to the farmers’ market and pick up all the fresh produce you’ll need for this yummy dish

Celebrating Modern Texas • Chef Vincent Huynh shares a taste of the cultural crossroads found in Houston

8 Spots to Slurp Down the South's Best Oysters

Recipe Index

The Scrambled Dog • The story behind the hot dog hero of Columbus, Georgia