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.
Masthead • July/August 2021 Volume 18, Issue 4
Editor’s Letter
Dishing with Megan Brent • How Georgia chef MEGAN BRENT keeps her kitchens farm-fresh
Tastes & Tools • We’re welcoming the summer heat with these must-have sundries
New + Noteworthy • Make the most of your summer with these openings around the South*
Classic Chicken Salad • Whip up Brenda Gantt’s take on this Southern staple for your next church supper, potluck, or covered-dish dinner
Summer Fruits • Fresh and juicy watermelon, peaches, and tomatoes from the garden or your local farmers’ market take center stage in this summertime fare
Summer’s Best Sandwich • Garden-fresh tomatoes shine in our ultra-Southern, ultimate BLT
Banana Pudding • Enjoy this classic Southern sweet every which way
The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll • A coal miner’s century-old creation is the snack you may never have heard of
Hot Off the Grill • Summer means it’s grilling season, and these recipes will star in all your seasonal menus
Picnic Perfect Sides • These summery salads and side dishes will round out any alfresco meal
The 2021 Taste 50 • WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE THE INSPIRING PEOPLE, PANTRY-STAPLE GOODS, MUST-TRY RESTAURANTS & MORE THAT MAKE UP THE 2021 Taste 50, EVERYTHING THAT’S MAKING THE SOUTH A DELICIOUS PLACE TO BE
Passed Down • Our managing editor shares a family recipe made with love
Corn Pudding Perfection • Get the classic soft and creamy texture of this go-to Southern dish with our foolproof recipe and helpful tips
Mayonnaise • Creamy, tangy, and rich, mayo might just be one of the most used items in your refrigerator. From irresistible mains to a tasty side, fluffy bread, and delicious dessert, these recipes show off the versatility of this must-have ingredient.
Skillet Supper • Featuring beef, pork, and chicken, this tried-and-true dish makes one satisfying dinner
Johnny’s Tasty Tex-Mex Gorditas • San Antonio chef Johnny Hernandez channels his upbringing in his father’s restaurant to create his own style of Lone Star Tex-Mex
Nashville Hot Chicken
Recipe Index
Rosin Potatoes • These Southern spuds of days gone by have an interesting story worth telling