November/December 2022

Southern Cast Iron

Very Southern Recipes and Tips

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EDITOR Nancy Meeks MANAGING EDITOR Morgan Crawford Scott SENIOR CULINARY EDITOR Georgia Clarke ASSISTANT EDITOR Daniel Dubuisson SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Adrienne Davis EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Christina Fleisch CREATIVE DIRECTOR/P
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Down-Home Cooking For The Holidays
It’s not lost on me that the holidays—as delightful and festive as they can be—sometimes bring out added stress. But I believe that if you’ve got the right recipes and a few tips and tricks up your sleeve, cooking shouldn’t be one of those stressors.
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Product Spotlight
Smithey’s 11-inch deep cast-iron skillet is a versatile pan that you’ll want to reach for every time you cook. Its polished, curved inner walls make browning and stirring ground meats and vegetables a breeze, and the generous depth leaves plenty of r
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Jennifer Hill Booker
For multitalented chef, author, restaurant owner, food advocate, and television personality Jennifer Hill Booker, the South is more than a place or a style of cuisine. It’s a fundamental part of her identity as a creative, entwined with her soul, car
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Feast Of The Seven Fishes
During the holidays, many Italian American families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, known as La Vigilia in Southern Italy. This traditional meal is held before midnight on Christmas Eve and consists of at least seven different types of seafo
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WV: Stop, Drop, and Pepperoni Roll
This savory snack became a statewide staple when Italian immigrants, who came to the region to work in coal mines and on railroads, concocted the perfect, transportable meal for miners to carry to work. Today, it’s found in doughnut shops, sports con
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Southern Holiday Sides
Makes 10 to 12 servings Crisp, sweet apple complements the savory sausage and aromatics in this easy side. 1 (16-ounce) package ground pork sausage1 cup diced yellow onion1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage1 (32-ounce) carton chicke
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Cranberries
Makes about 36 Take your meatballs from the oven to the serving tray with this simple but satisfying party snack. 4 cups fresh cranberries1¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar¾ cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger2 tablespoons finel
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Festive Fruitcakes
Makes 8 If you’re a traditionalist, these bourbon-glazed beauties will be your new favorite. Baking in a wedge pan provides slightly crispy edges, a soft center, and a slice of goodness all to yourself. 6 ounces mixed candied fruit, chopped¼ cup bour
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Crowd Favorites
Makes 6 to 8 servings A few dressed-up convenience products let you have this filling, comfort-food casserole on the table in no time. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped2 (24-ounce) packages refrigerated mashed potatoes1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
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Breaking (Breakfast) Bread
Makes 12 Southerners have long been enjoying a slice of country ham with their biscuits, so we put our spin on this scrumptious pairing by incorporating it into the dough, giving each bite that perfect blend of salt and sweet heat. 4 cups self-rising
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Ask the Expert
Q: I SEE THE TERMS BROWN BUTTER AND BROWNED BUTTER A LOT, ESPECIALLY IN BAKING RECIPES, BUT I’M NOT QUITE SURE WHAT IT IS. WILL YOU EXPLAIN? A: If you believe butter makes everything better—and we do—then brown butter is about to become your new kitc
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Heavenly Good
Divinity is a traditional candy eaten year-round throughout the South, so much so that it’s also known simply as “Southern candy” and “Southern fudge.” The light and fluffy mounds are particularly popular at Christmastime. This confection can be noto
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Seasonal Sugar Rush
Makes about 18 From the frosting to the batter, there’s no shortage of festive fun in this peppermint-packed, easy-to-make dessert. 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened1¾ cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon peppe
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Memories of my Grandmother’s Cast Iron
Growing up in Louisiana, there were times when resources were limited. Casseroles and one-skillet meals were the norm versus the exception. But no matter what we ate, a cast-iron skillet always made everything taste better. Was it from the natural “s
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Priceless Patterns
Makes 7 mini cakes Adorn your dessert table with this sugar-dusted confection. It’s pretty enough to serve as the centerpiece for holiday feasts but makes a great handheld sweet for casual get-togethers, too. ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened⅓ cup gran
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Recipes & Resources
Cranberry-Chipotle Glazed Meatballs 51 Louisiana Barbecue Shrimp 39 Cherry-Cream Cheese Danish 78 Cracklin’ Corn Sticks 37 Fruitcake Scones 60 Pumpkin-Cranberry-Walnut Bread 52 Sausage and Green Onion Muffins 78 Spinach, Egg, and Cheese Strudel 76 St

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