November/December 2020

Southern Cast Iron

Very Southern Recipes and Tips

Southern Cast Iron1 min readLeadership
Southern Cast Iron
EDITOR Nancy Meeks MANAGING EDITOR Morgan Crawford ASSOCIATE EDITOR Georgia Clarke SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Adrienne Davis EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Daniel Dubuisson CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHY Mac Jamieson SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Joh
Southern Cast Iron2 min readRegional & Ethnic
A Helping of Holiday Comfort
I think it’s fair to say that when the year 2020 began, no one expected it to turn out the way it has. Like so many of you, my family and I have dealt with the complicated challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and one takeaway from our coll
Southern Cast Iron1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Product Spotlight
Smithey Ironware Company has been consistently extending their product lineup since opening for business in South Carolina more than five years ago. The latest addition is this versatile flat top griddle that also doubles as a lid for their 12-inch s
Southern Cast Iron6 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Asha Gomez
What is the South to you? Is it homestyle comfort foods? Is it the famous hospitality? To chef and cookbook author Asha Gomez, it’s all that and more. It’s home, and it has been for the last 20 years. It’s where she decided to settle and raise a fami
Southern Cast Iron2 min readRegional & Ethnic
Cast Iron and Chuck Wagons
Those not familiar with the history of chuck wagons might not realize their current use in modern culinary competitions across the country. Today, you can experience these family-friendly events in cities from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to San Antonio,
Southern Cast Iron6 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Magnificent Holiday Mains
Makes 10 to 12 servings This bird’s beautifully burnished exterior and tender meat make a festive main dish that your guests will find irresistible. ½ cup kosher salt2 tablespoons ground black pepper2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar2 table
Southern Cast Iron1 min readRegional & Ethnic
Soup-er Inspired Supper
Makes 4 to 6 servings When paired with quality convenience products, the intensely savory and satisfying flavors of French onion soup result in this easy and cozy winter meal. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons olive oil4 cups (¼-inch-thick)
Southern Cast Iron5 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Superstar Sides
Makes 10 to 12 servings (photo on page 35) The browned butter adds a rich, slightly nutty flavor to this staple holiday side. 1 cup unsalted butter, divided2 large sprigs fresh rosemary3 cups whole buttermilk5 large eggs, divided3 cups plain yellow c
Southern Cast Iron4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Merry Cranberries
Makes about 4½ cups This quick jam makes enough for you to gift to a friend and keep a jar for yourself. 3½ cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries2 cups sugar⅔ cup water2 (1.75-ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin*5 teaspoons orange zest (about 2 l
Southern Cast Iron8 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Sicilians In The Crescent City
At the turn of the 20th century, New Orleans’ lower French Quarter became known by a different name. What was once a trendy residential district gradually saw immigrants piling into rundown apartments while mom-and-pop grocery stores and fruit stands
Southern Cast Iron4 min readRegional & Ethnic
Love Your Leftovers
Makes 6 to 8 servings A quick simmer on the stovetop transforms leftover turkey into a comforting supper. 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced ¼ inch thick crosswise1 (10-ounce) package frozen vegetable seasoning blend, thawed and drained2 tablespoons toma
Southern Cast Iron6 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Holiday Bread Bonanza
Makes 1 (10-inch) loaf Sweet potato and sage create an autumnal flavor that’ll complement any dish on your Thanksgiving menu. 1 pound sweet potatoes, scrubbed well and pricked all over with a fork2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups plain yellow cornmeal1
Southern Cast Iron6 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Sweet Holiday Treats
Makes about 20 (photo on page 77) Crunchy nuts and tart fruit in the colors of the season create these chewy treats. 4 large egg whites1 (14-ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut6 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ cup sugar¼ teaspoon kosher salt1 teas
Southern Cast Iron2 min readRegional & Ethnic
Ask the Expert
Q: I LOVE TO BAKE, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS, BUT MY FINISHED PRODUCTS CAN BE A LITTLE HIT OR MISS. WHAT ARE SOME POINTERS FOR BETTER RESULTS? A: Unlike cooking, where you can be a little loose in your amounts and ingredients, baking is an exact
Southern Cast Iron3 min readRegional & Ethnic
Chicken Pot Pie and I Don’t Care
As host of The VeryVera Show in my hometown, I am sometimes referred to as a Chef. My degree in Home Economics Education from The University of Georgia is valuable, but it doesn’t qualify me to that esteemed title! I have earned the right, however, t
Southern Cast Iron4 min readDiet & Nutrition
Crave-Worthy Caramel Cake
If you make the caramel sauce ahead of time, let it come to room temperature before you make the frosting. The frosting can also be made a day ahead and refrigerated; let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour and stir before using. Makes 1 (10-inch
Southern Cast Iron2 min readChemistry
Cast Iron Care
Be sure to clean your pans as soon as they’re cool enough to handle. Scrub gently with a stiff-bristle brush or a non-scratch scouring pad. Water leads to rust, so avoid submerging your cast-iron cookware. As to whether to use soap—that’s up to you.
Southern Cast Iron1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Dutch Baby Decadence
Makes 4 servings Step aside, cake! There’s a new red velvet favorite in town, and it’s taking shape as this seasonal skillet confection. 3 large eggs, room temperature½ cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature and divided⅓ cup all-purpose
Southern Cast Iron2 min readRegional & Ethnic
Recipes & Resources
Cranberry Jam Bread 48 Eggnog Sweet Rolls 71 Fruitcake Bread 73 Red Velvet Dutch Baby 95 Rosemary-Parmesan-Black Pepper Rolls 73 Rum-Raisin Scones 74 Sweet Potato and Sage Cornbread 71 Almond Biscotti 58 Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake 81 Dried Cherr

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