Main Courses

Fried Green Tomatoes

Edie
Green tomatoes aren’t usually the star of the show. Most people pass them over, waiting for them to ripen. But one afternoon, I spotted a...
Cake

Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes

Edie
Chocolate Coffee Cream Cupcakes came to me on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I had half a cup of strong coffee sitting on the counter and...
Desserts

Easter Kool Aid Pie

Edie
One visit to my aunt’s house still sticks with me—the scent of lemon zest and vanilla drifted from the kitchen while she worked. With just...
Main Courses

Creamy Creole Sauce

Edie
Down near Lafayette, we stopped at a roadside spot that looked like it had fed generations. You could smell the soul food before you even...
Desserts

Cherry Mash Truffles

Edie
The inspiration for these truffles came to me during a quiet afternoon in early spring, while I was browsing an old candy cookbook at my...