#southern-cooking

#southern-cooking

Choosing the best catfish may not be as easy as you might think. Start by examining the fish's eyes; clear, bright eyes indicate freshness, while dull eyes suggest otherwise.

This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is a restaurant-quality dish that is thick, creamy, and full of cheese flavor, perfect for special occasions.

Sweet tea has been a fixture in Southern cooking for a long time, and it turns out to be an excellent brine for chicken. The tea tenderizes the meat, helps crisp the skin, and gives it a deep, golden-brown color when baked. Combined with a glaze that's spiked with rehydrated and chopped chipotle peppers, it makes for a satisfying dish that you could finish in one sitting.