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.

Editor’s Letter

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Summer Squash • Summer squash in all its variations is best enjoyed in season, and it’s one of the hardest-working veggies in the garden

Easy Summer Eats • Fill these hot summer months with simple dishesand plenty of time with family

Salad Suppers • Tossing together these hearty weeknight salads makes dinner a breeze. They are big on flavor, packed with protein, and so satisfying. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, they pack a splendid lunch!

Potato Salad • Potato salad is one of the most iconic Southern summer side dishes. It’s just the thing to serve at church suppers, picnics, and potlucks. You probably have a time-honored favorite recipe, but give our classic version a try—we think it is divine. Plus, we’ve included a few new ways that just might take the spotlight at your next get-together.

Magic in Macon • The Peach State’s captivating culinary and agricultural heritage awaits just an hour south of Atlanta

Jam Session • Making homemade jams is a way to hold summer in a jar. Our seasonal, any-fruit jams are fast, simple, and don’t require any special equipment or ingredients, and they taste delicious when incorporated into these jam-filled creations.

Towering Trifles • Trifles are traditionally layers of cake, custard, and fruit served in an impressive glass dish. We’ve taken this grand dessert and added some fun twists. Whether served whole as a showstopping centerpiece or individually, they make any occasion feel special.

Mother’s Day Brunch • Nothing says “I love you, Mom” like a beautiful brunch with family to show her how much she is appreciated. We’ve created a fantastic Southern menu, including a sparkling punch perfect to kick off the celebration with a toast to Mom.

Sweetened Condensed Milk • Sweetened condensed milk is the starring ingredient in countless creamy desserts. It’s no surprise we all have a couple of cans stashed in our pantry. It brings a decadent, unique flavor to favorites like banana pudding and icebox pie. So, when your sweet tooth is calling, here are some sweet ideas we think you will love.

Kitchen Full of Comfort • TikTok creator Darryl Postelnick embraces home-grown comfort and creates new family traditions

The Power of Preserverance • How two formerly up-and-coming chefs arrived at success with one of Mississippi’s most outstanding concepts

Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too

Family Favorites • Try a taste of this decadent bake that’s passed down in managing editor Whitney Durrwachter’s family

Fresh & Fried • Nothing says summer produce in the South quite like frying it up

Nibble Know-How • This classic snack is made from a beautifully simple, buttery cheese pastry with a tiny kick of spice. In the South, we love to serve them year-round for teas, showers, cocktail parties, and holiday gatherings. They tick all the boxes for being easy, delicious, and loved by young and old alike. No cookie press? No problem! These three versions don’t require piping or a cookie press.

Recipe Index

Can-Do Attitude • Homemade jam filled with fresh, juicy blackberries will be the perfect sweet addition to your summer