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Very Southern Recipes and Tips

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Tie It Up With a Bow
With Christmassy mains and festive dessert recipes at the ready, it’s official: The time has come to ring in the most joyous time of the year, and with that, it’s also time to say farewell to—or rather, reflect on—another delicious year of cooking in
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Product Spotlight
Earlier this year, Dolly Parton and Lodge launched a collection of cast-iron cookware inspired by the icon’s life and music. This holiday season, these two Tennessee legends have created a unique gift set featuring fan-favorite Lodge cookware, access
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Robbie Shoults
In Marshall, Texas, a family legacy that started from humble beginnings has become a cornerstone of the community. Robbie Shoults’ forebearers founded what is known today as Bear Creek Smokehouse, a multigenerational family business and the embodimen
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AL: A Stroll Down Memory Lane
MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, a woman by the name of Emma Rylander Lane from Clayton, Alabama, entered her recipe for “Prize Cake” in a county fair competition. The lucky few taste testers of a soon-to-be (and appropriately named) pri
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Root Vegetable Roundup
SCALLOPED POTATO, PARSNIP, TURNIP, AND FENNEL CASSEROLE page 38 These vibrant root vegetables come in colorful varieties—red, golden, and Chioggia (or candy-striped). Beets can be roasted, steamed, or boiled to cook them or grated or thinly sliced to
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Simply Seasonal
CRANBERRY SHORT RIBS WITH BLUE CHEESE GRITS page 44 SAUSAGE AND FENNEL COBBLER page 45 Makes 2 to 4 servings 1½ cups whole sorghum grain*6 cups low-sodium chicken broth4 cups water5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1 (8-ounce) container fresh baby
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Southern Flavor For The Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to dive into the rich flavors of the South. Whether you’re a seasoned cook looking to expand your repertoire or just eager to bring new flavors to your table, these four newly released cookbook
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Deck the Dessert Table
cover recipe GINGERBREAD TWIST page 59 GINGERBREAD WEDGES WITH MOLASSES GLAZE page 59 Makes 14 servings 1½ cups chopped dried figs½ cup chopped dried dates1 cup water¼ cup brandy1 teaspoon vanilla extract¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
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Going Nuts
THIS TIME OF YEAR, WHEN GIFT-GIVING IS AT ITS PEAK, you’ve probably received a bundle of candied mixed nuts as a sweet and thoughtful gift from the kitchen. Or maybe you find yourself reaching for a prized bag of pecans stashed away in your freezer.
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All Dressed Up
BROWNED BUTTER-ROSEMARY CORNBREAD DRESSING page 67 Makes 6 servings 1½ cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries¼ cup sugar¼ cup water6 tablespoons unsalted butter2½ cups sliced leeks (white and light green parts only)2 cups chopped celery1 cup chopped
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A Holiday Table Filled with Tradition
LOADED MASHED POTATOES page 75 When I was growing up, I never liked my mom’s Thanksgiving stuffing, or dressing as most people down South call it. I remember being 12 and seeing my older brother fill his plate with it, leaving little room for turkey,
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Cast Iron Care
Be sure to clean your pans as soon as they’re cool enough to handle. Scrub gently with a stiff-bristle brush or a non-scratch scouring pad. Water leads to rust, so avoid submerging your cast-iron cookware. As to whether to use soap— that’s up to you.
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Recipes & Resources
Ambrosia Pound Cake 55 Apple Brandy Fruitcakes 58 Apple-Cranberry Streusel Pie 58 Chocolate Bark 59 Gingerbread Twist 59 Gingerbread Wedges with Molasses Glaze 59 Lane Cake Roulade 17 Figgy Pudding Cakes with Toffee Sauce 55 Browned Butter Steaks and
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Good Cheer
BIRMINGHAM STOVE & RANGE EARLY 1970S Aebelskiver are a Dutch take on the pancake. Alabama collector Lee Campbell finds them to be easy to make and fun to eat (especially when stuffed with Nutella or jam). He uses this Birmingham Stove & Range Century

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