It’s easy to find buttermilk, our Southern dairy queen, in all of our stores. It keeps for weeks, giving us plenty of time to make more fig cakes. Ingredients Cake Unsalted butter, softened, for greasing pan 2cups(about 8 12 oz.) Credit: Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Erin Merhar; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee Grease (with butter) and flour a 10-inch, 12-cup light-colored metal tube (angel food) pan. Sift together flour, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl....

The USDA weighs in on the common practice. Plenty of timesaving recipes on the Internet call for frozen poultry. Todaydecided to get to the bottom of the issue by reaching out to a representative from Crock-Pot. Credit: Getty Images Instant Pot offered a similar answer, reiterating the importance of increased cook time. WATCH Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake: So what is the USDA so worried about? Although their guidelines are admittedly overcautious, slow cookers do raise serious concerns about temperature....

Barbecue bologna is an Oklahoma game day specialty. you’re free to either smoke it at your tailgate or do so the day before. Is Smoked Bologna an Oklahoma Thing? Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey You’ll find it at many tailgates and parties across the state during football season. What Is Another Name for Barbecued Bologna? Barbecued or smoked bologna is also called Oklahoma Prime Rib, a cheeky name for this humble food....

Okra is delicious deep-fried, but more versatile than you think. Okra “slime” naturally thickens stews and soups. salted butter, melted 2garlic cloves, pressed 8(1-inch-thick) French bread slices 2(8.5-oz.) Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham pouches microwavable basmati rice Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine melted butter and pressed garlic....

Yes, your mayonnaise needs an upgrade. Mayonnaise is an integral element of almost every Southerner’s diet. Aioli is essentially a fancy name for mayonnaise-based sauce. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Lemon zest and juice add brightness to this zingy sauce. This recipe is one that you’ll quickly memorize and keep in your weekly rotation. No mayo on your pantry shelves? Make your own in as little as 5 minutes withthis simple recipe....

Old Bay Remoulade with Crudites and Shrimp is an ode summer getaways. Growing up, I’d go with my family to our beach house on St. George Island, Florida. We would make the three-hour drive fromMoultrie, Georgia, down to the Gulf any chance we got. Credit: Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Whisk in mayonnaise, ketchup, capers, mustard, Worcestershire, horseradish, and Old Bay until smooth. Transfer remoulade to a serving bowl....

Fleece pullovers and baggy pants are back. We’re talking baggy fleece pullovers, denim cargo pants, striped track suits, and bucket hats. Teen and college-age Gen Xers were hittingOld Navystores for baby tees and oversized rugby shirts back then. Credit:Courtesy of Old Navy Come play and reimagine style with us." The retro fashions might feel surprisingly modern since baggy pants have already made a comeback. Credit:Old Navy Credit:Old Navy

Desperate times call for four-ingredient delights. All the old-school recipes passed down for generations don’t even call for any baking. Credit: Getty Images/Lacea Keller/EyeEm Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

In the South, we love agood pound cake. This one is positively heavenlysweet and rich but still, somehow, light as a cloud. Creaming the butter and sugar is the most important step when making a pound cake. Credit: Jennifer Davick Give it time to whip up light and fluffy, and scrape down the sides often when adding eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition....

Where memories are made in the shade. But to Grove is also a verb, meaning to tailgate there. But were not talking about hot dogs stashed in plastic coolers with six-packs of beer. Credit: Photo: Courtesy University of Mississippi But on the opposite side of that building is another beloved winner, Mississippis champion Northern catalpa tree. Its ancient limbs sprawl out almost 70 feet wide, stooping low to touch the ground....

We can’t wait to try this two-ingredient recipe ourselves. ), Olive Garden is famous for wrapping up each meal in a very sweet way. Andes Mints have an even longer history. Credit:Getty Images Andrew Kanelos opened his Chicago candy store in 1921. The name of said shop? Andys Candies, which was later rebranded to Andes Candies. The brand was acquired by Tootsie Roll Industries in 2000. Typically, we unwrap and enjoy them while at the table or on the way out of the restaurant....

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Asheville and our surrounding communities have faced significant hardship. We remain committed to keeping the spirit of the competition alive during these challenging times. Thegingerbreadcompetition will resume in 2025, with entry form and display viewing information available beginning July 25, 2025. Credit:The Omni Grove Park Inn The 2023 Grand Prize winners: an aunt-and-niece baking duo from Fuquay Varina, NC.Credit:The Omni Grove Park Inn

This is the third year that the chicken-salad chain has done a promotion to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer. The national nonprofit funds pediatric cancer research and supports families during treatment. Chicken Salad Chick expects to donate $40,000 to CURE based on its supply of cookies. Credit:Brett_Hondow / Getty Images Credit:Chicken Salad Chick