Roasted fillet of beef was a standard at my mom’s house during the holidays, and I always crave it when the weather turns crisp. When I make it, I start the meat on the grill for extra flavor and finish it in the oven, where it cooks more evenly and comes out juicy and tender. […]
Holiday Cornbread Dressing
November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This moist and flavorful cornbread dressing—or what you non-Southerners may call stuffing—appeared in Martha Stewart Living, and it remains one of our most requested recipes at the Market. The mix of pillowy egg bread and crusty, grainy cornbread is a real winner. Try stirring in leeks and wild mushrooms in spring or oysters and hot […]
Salt and Pepper Skillet Cornbread
November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Some Southerners will happily argue till they are blue in the face defending the honor of unsweetened cornbread, a preference that tends to divide the South from the North. But I find that a touch of sugar adds a layer of complexity that is well worth breaking the rules. More important to me is the […]
Creamy Grits with Roasted Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese
October 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
Oven-caramelized squash and tangy blue cheese make this creamy side hearty enough to double as a vegetarian entrée. It makes an excellent weeknight supper crumbled with crispy bacon or prosciutto and served with a simple green salad and a glass of crisp, sweet Sauternes or creamy Chardonnay. SERVES 4 TO 6 1 small butternut squash, […]
Fried Green Tomato BLT
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Fried green tomatoes are one of those Southern classics that inspire fanatical devotion. For good reason: green tomatoes have a lovely tart flavor that mellows and warms in the heat of the frying pan, and, because they are so firm, they keep their shape and texture even after they’re cooked. They are most often eaten […]
Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’ve shared recipes for fried green tomatoes before, but each time I’ve tried to gussy them up by adding herbs or layering them with other ingredients. I like those dishes, of course, but the fact is there is something wonderful about making fried green tomatoes the way my mother and grandmother made them- that is, […]
Summer Corn Cakes with Chopped Tomato and Avocado Salsa
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The contrasting flavors, textures, and colors make this vibrant summertime dish a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. It is tops served with a fried egg for breakfast, and you can turn it into a filling lunch or dinner by scattering the cakes with grilled shrimp or chicken breast. MAKES ABOUT 1 […]
Chopped Tomato and Avocado Salsa
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS 1 large tomato, cored and chopped 1 scallion, trimmed and minced ½ jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded, and diced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 garlic clove, smashed and minced Juice of ½ lime 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons white balsamic vinegar or […]
Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Avocado, Roasted Corn and Grape Tomatoes
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I tasted fresh mozzarella for the first time when I loved to New York City in the ’80s. Growing up in Tennessee, I’d had only the mozzarella you find in grocery stores; that was considered “gourmet cheese” in our house. As with the first time I tasted fresh herbs, roasted peppers, or asparagus that didn’t […]
Summer Herb Vinaigrette
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Makes about 1¼ cups 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black […]