Southern Cooking

I grew up in a family where we wrote one another love letters. We put them on pillows, in lunch bags, by bedsides. So it was only natural that when my niece Katie asked me to compile some family recipes for her upon the occasion of her marriage that I would place those recipes alongside all the love letters I had been wanting to write and had written in the form of essays that were published in a variety of magazines and newspaper periodicals before their decline. Eating supper hasn’t declined, however, and love letters to brides and nieces have a kind of perennial value if not to the ...

“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?” This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It’s what you do when a love for good music and good food runs in the family. In Good Lookin’ Cookin’ Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.

The Potlikker Papers tells the story of food and politics in the South over the last half century. Beginning with the pivotal role of cooks in the civil rights movement, noted authority John T. Edge narrates the South's journey from racist backwater to a hotbed of American immigration. In so doing, he traces how the food of the poorest Southerners has become the signature trend of modern American haute cuisine. This is a people's history of the modern South told through the lens of food.

"Seasoned Hearts" presents an intimate prequel that reveals the passionate romance behind the most unexpected engagement in the Miklos Crime Family series. Dr. Sanaa Kimani never imagined she'd open her door to find Charleston's most feared patriarch on her doorstep. But when Márkus Miklos arrives seeking cooking lessons—an excuse so flimsy it would be comical if his intense gaze didn't suggest an entirely different hunger—she finds herself drawn into a world where danger and desire dance hand in hand. At sixty, Márkus has spent decades building an empire from necessity and ...

Latin Foods. Get your copy of the best and most unique Latin recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Latin. Latin Cuisine is a complete set of simple but very unique Latin recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. So will you join us in an adventure of simple cooking? Here is a Preview of the Latin Recipes You Will Learn: Colombian Huevos (Morning Eggs) ...

Collard Greens CookbookCollard Greens is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Collard Greens is loaded with powerful antioxidants and is a great source of vitamin C. Collard Greens can help lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. It is also one of the world's best sources of vitamin K. There are many cancer fighting substances in collard greens. This cookbook contains a wide variety of delicious collard greens recipes. Recipes Include: Smoky Collard Greens Collard Greens and Cabbage Collard Green Soup Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Collard Greens with...

52 Delicious Oxtail Recipes in this CookbookOxtail is, as the name says, the tail of the cow or steer. Originally it was the tail of just the steer but today either cow or steer tail is sold. It is typically used in stews and soups and is popular all over the world. Countries such as Cuba, China and Spain make their own version of an oxtail dish. This recipe book contains many mouth watering oxtail recipes for you to enjoy. Recipes Include: Jamaican Oxtail Barbecued Oxtails Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail Sop Buntot (Indonesian Oxtail Soup) Estofado de Rabo de Toro (Spanish Oxtail Stew) Spicy ...

Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, has a rich history and culture. As the birthplace of country music, it is known as the "Music City," attracting millions of visitors each year, particularly those with a passion for country music. For country music fans, Nashville is home to many famous music venues and landmarks, such as the Grand Ole Opry, which has been broadcasting live country music performances for nearly a century. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is also a must-visit for fans, with exhibits showcasing the history and evolution of country music, including rare recordings,...

Soul food originated in the southern region of the United States and is the signature cuisine of African-Americans. Traditional soul food cooking is seen as one of the ways enslaved Africans passed their traditions to their descendants once they were brought to the US, and is a cultural creation stemming from slavery and Native American and European influences. The expression "soul food" originated in the mid-1960s, when "soul" was a common word used to describe African-American culture. At its core, soul food is down-home cooking that's been passed down through many generations, with its ...

Over 100 Memphis Tennessee Christmas Recipes in This Cookbook Memphis, Tennessee is home to Graceland, barbecue and Southern home cooking. There is no better place to be than in Christmas for the holidays. With cornbread stuffing and ducks stuffed in turkeys, the Memphis Christmas cuisine is unique, Southern and delicious. This cookbook gives you some of the best holiday recipes for you to try from this culturally rich city on the Mighty Missisip.

Welcome to South Asian Cooking. Get your copy of the best and most unique South Asian recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on South Asian. The South Asian Cookbook is a complete set of simple but very unique South Asian recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. So will you join us in an adventure of simple cooking? Here is a Preview of the South Asian Recipes ...

This cookbook is a faithful rendering of old Southern recipes. These 131 recipes span the spectrum from lobster to possum, from shrimp to groundhog, from catfish to fried chicken. Although some of these recipes have been modernized, they all reflect the food of the Old South and give an insight into the people that lived there in times past.

Welcome to the wonderful world of pork chops! Pork chops are a classic cut of meat that are loved for their tenderness, versatility, and delicious flavor. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of cooking up a perfect pork chop. In this cookbook, we will explore the many ways you can prepare and enjoy pork chops. From simple pan-fried chops to more complex recipes that incorporate a variety of spices and flavors, there's something for everyone in these pages. We'll cover everything from selecting the right chop for your recipe to ...

Drag icon Ginger Minj brings her signature humor and sass to this tongue-in-cheek memoir-cum-life manual-cum-cookbook. Featuring Ginger’s favorite Southern-inspired recipes, Southern Fried Sass showcases some of her most vulnerable and celebratory moments, revealing the most valuable lessons she’s learned after years in drag and the pearls of wisdom she’s gleaned from her grandmother’s personal brand of Southern resilience.

Introduction to Baking Biscuits from Scratch. Get your copy of the best and most unique biscuit recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on biscuit. Homemade Biscuits from Scratch is a complete set of simple but very unique biscuit recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: America’s Biscuit History Exploring ...

Virginia Foster finds herself a retired empty nester in her hometown of Abundance, a small city in Upstate South Carolina. She and her husband are affluent members of the community, but she is concerned about its future and spearheads a festival to bring attention and jobs back to Abundance. As she and her team of fellow retirees work to build a successful festival—based around biscuits because the town got its name from Abundance Mills Flour Company--they face opposition from a local preacher, the art community, and the town’s maven of baby beauty pageants. However, Virginia has ...

Death by devil's food—but was it really the cake? Savannah Stanton thought she was finally settling into small-town life in Spring Grove. But when a prestigious judge drops dead during the town's annual Dessert Festival—right after sampling Holly's signature devil's food cake—Savannah finds herself kneading through far more than just dough. With the bakery's reputation at stake and whispers of sabotage rising like badly proofed bread, Savannah must sift through a cast of colorful suspects: a fiercely competitive rival baker, a resentful estranged brother, and a host of other townsfolk...

75 Catfish Recipes in This Cookbook Catfish have been caught and farmed for food for hundreds of years in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. In the United States, it is a popular fishing sport. especially in southern states. The catfish is a fresh water river dweller which is recognizable by the barbels which resemble a cat's whiskers and give catfish their name. Most species of catfish are bottom dweller's and don't have scales. Because of their lack of scales, they are not a kosher food. They very greatly in size, more than any other fish. They can be as small as five inches long or...

Denver is the capital city of Colorado in the United States. The city was founded in 1858 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, when a group of prospectors discovered gold in the area. The city was named after James W. Denver, the governor of the Kansas Territory at the time. In the early years, Denver was a rough-and-tumble mining town with saloons, gambling halls, and brothels. The city grew quickly, and by 1870 it had a population of over 4,700. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Denver developed into a major transportation hub for the region, with railroads and highways ...

In this dual memoir, Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano take turns telling how they went from tentative business partners to dear friends while turning a dilapidated formerly segregated Greyhound bus station into The Grey, now one of the most celebrated restaurants in the country. Recounting the trying process of building their restaurant business, they examine their most painful and joyous times, revealing how they came to understand their differences, recognize their biases, and continuously challenge themselves and each other to be better.