agave nectar
diabetes and, 304
Georgia Peach Iced Tea, 305
White Sangria, 307
Wild Sweet Orange Tea Punch, 303–4
Allen, Debbie, 291
alligator
Alligator Sausage Gravy, 8
Alligator Sliders, 41
Alligator-Stuffed Eggplant, 29
Country-Style Alligator Sausage Patties and Gravy, 7
handling, 7
sources of, 7
Almond Joy, 296
almonds, Almond Peach Turnovers, 245–46
amaretto, Almond Joy, 296
anchovies, Cioppino, 72–73
Anderson, Lisa Arrindell, 291
andouille. see sausage
appetizers, 27–46
Alligator Sliders, 41
Alligator-Stuffed Eggplant, 29
Catfish Fingers with Guinness Tartar Sauce, 30
Codfish Cakes, 44
Codfish Sliders, 42–43
Eggplant Fries with Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 32
Fried Green Tomatoes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 34
Glazed Duck Breasts with Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes and Peanut Dipping Sauce, 162–63
Ham Sliders, 42
Pork Tenderloin Brochettes with Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 45
Pulled Pork Sliders, 42
Seasoned Fried Calamari with Spicy Creole Dip, 35
Southern Slider Sandwiches, 41–43
Spicy Baby Okra and Olives, 38
Spicy Creole Dip, 36
Sugarcane-Skewered Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 39
Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 40
Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Wings, 37
Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes, 163–64
Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 33
Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 46
apple cider
Cinnamon-Spiced Carrots, 208
Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
White Sangria, 307
apple juice
Lillet Sauce, 159
Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 46
Apple Mint Jelly-Marinated Lamb Chops, 148
apples
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
apricots
Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
arugula
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
avocado, Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
B. Smith’s (New York City), 1–2, 288
B. Smith’s Sag Harbor (New York), 183
B. Smith’s Union Station (Washington, D. C.), 2, 171
Baby Back Ribs with Southern Dry Rub, 124
bacon
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Chive Oil, 197
Beer-Braised Rabbit, 125–26
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Grilled Okra and Tomato Salad, 109
Pan-Fried Trout, Southern-Style, 196
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Roasted Pheasant with Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 165
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Bagby, Steve, 288
Bailey’s Irish Cream, Crème Brûlée Martini, 302
Balsamic Reduction, 117
bananas
Banana Cream Pie, 249
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
freezing, 250
barbecue sauce
Barbecued Pork Tenderloin, 136
Bourbon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, 232
B’s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce, 231
Grilled Cornish Hens with Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 156
Low-Sugar Maple Barbecue Sauce, 233
Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 234
Root Beer Barbecued Pulled Pork, 147
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken, 153
barley grits, 5. see also grits
basil
Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 113
Grilled Okra and Tomato Salad, 109
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, 210
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
beans, dried
Andouille-Spiced White Bean Soup, 66–67
Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 229
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Hoppin’ John, 211
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Red Bean Soup, 85
Red Pepper Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 230
beef
Chicken Fried Steak, 129
Jerk-Spiced Beef Tenderloin, 137
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Seared Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Pan Sauce, 133
beer
Beer-Braised Rabbit, 125–26
New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp, 188
beets, Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
bell peppers. see also red peppers
Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
Frogmore Stew, 82
Hoppin’ John, 211
Maque Choux, 224
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
roasting, 239
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
beverages, 287–307
Almond Joy, 296
The Big Daddy, 292
Big Mama’s Mango Mojito, 292
Cajun Mary, 294
Chamomile Cooler, 305
Crème Brûlée Martini, 302
Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
The Dixie Star, 293
Georgia Peach Iced Tea, 305
Lemon Meringue Pie, 298
Lime Rickey, 296
Maggie the Cat Martini, 291
Mango Pear Tea Punch, 304
Mint Julep, 297–98
The No-Necked Monster, 293
Orange Cherry Drop, 295
Peppermint Pattie, 297
Pistachio Margarita-tini, 300
Simple Syrup, 295
Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
Tapioca Martini, 299
Watermelon Martini, 300–301
White Sangria, 307
Wild Sweet Orange Tea Punch, 303–4
The Big Daddy, 292
Big Mama’s Mango Mojito, 292
biscuits, 48
Buttermilk Biscuits, 49
Pumpkin Biscuits, 50
Tomato Drop Biscuits, 51
Turkey Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, 9
Blackberry-Cardamom Cobbler with Crème Fraîche, 252–54
Blackened Tilapia, 189
Blackening Seasoning, 189–90
black-eyed peas
Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 229
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Hoppin’ John, 211
Red Pepper Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 230
Blangé, Paul, 250
Booker, Mama Marley, 122
bourbon
Bourbon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, 232
Bourbon Brown Sugar-Brushed
Ham Loaf, 127
Bourbon Sauce, 167
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 258–59
Mint Julep, 297–98
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
Bourbon Street Bread Pudding with Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 255–56
braises
Beer-Braised Rabbit, 125–26
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
brandy, White Sangria, 307
bread pudding
Bourbon Street Bread Pudding with Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 255–56
Tomato Bread Pudding, 222–23
breads, 47–62. see also bread pudding; stuffings and dressings
Buttermilk Biscuits, 49
Cornbread Croutons, 53
Cornbread Muffins, 53
Corn Fritters, 55
Down-Home Cornbread, 52
Fig and Pistachio Tea Bread with Zesty Orange Glaze, 56–57
Lacy-Edged Batty Cakes, 24
Pain Perdu Served with Home-Style Cane Syrup, 18
Pecan Waffles, 20
Pumpkin Biscuits, 50
Sweet Potato Spoon Bread, 58
Tomato Drop Biscuits, 51
Whole-Wheat Potato Rolls, 59–60
Yeast Rolls, 61–62
Brennan’s (New Orleans), 250
brining, Roast Turducken Roulade, 174–76
Broccoli and Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers, 206
brochettes, Pork Tenderloin Brochettes with Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 45
brown sugar
Bourbon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, 232
Bourbon Brown Sugar-Brushed Ham Loaf, 127
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 258–59
Home-Style Cane Syrup, 19
Low-Sugar Maple Barbecue Sauce, 233
Sweet Potato Pie with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping, 283–84
Tomato Bread Pudding, 222–23
Walnut Molasses Tart, 285–86
brunch/breakfast, 5–25
Alligator Sausage Gravy, 8
Cheese Grits, 13
Country-Style Alligator Sausage Patties and Gravy, 7
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Grillades and Grits (Veal and Grits), 14–15
Home-Style Cane Syrup, 19
Jerk-Spiced Grits, 17
Lacy-Edged Batty Cakes, 24
Lobster Grits, 16
Oven-Roasted Brabant Potatoes, 205
Pain Perdu Served with Home-Style Cane Syrup, 18
Pecan Waffles, 20
Rich and Creamy Grits with Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11
Seafood Hash, 25
Smothered Chicken Livers, 21
Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11–12
Turkey Andouille Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole, 22
Turkey Hash, 23
Turkey Sausage Gravy, 10
Turkey Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, 9
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans, 207
B’s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce, 231
Burgoo, Kentucky, 83–84
butter beans, Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Buttercream Frosting, 278
buttermilk
Buttermilk Biscuits, 49
Dijon Mashed Potatoes, 209
Fried Green Tomatoes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 34
Lacy-Edged Batty Cakes, 24
Marinated Fried Chicken, 160
Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken, 161
Pumpkin Biscuits, 50
Seasoned Fried Calamari with Spicy Creole Dip, 35
Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy, 170
substitute for, 49
butternut squash, Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Butter Pie Dough, 284
Butter-Spiced Grilled Soft-Shell Crab, 185
Collard Greens Slaw, 101
Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
Café du Monde (New Orleans), 288
Cajun Fried Pork Chops, 128
Cajun Mary, 294
Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
cakes/cupcakes
Coconut-Pecan Cake, 262–63
Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes, 264–65
Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 274–75
Red Velvet Cake, 277–78
Red Velvet Cake Roll with Peanut Butter Frosting, 279–80
calamari
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Seasoned Fried Calamari with Spicy Creole Dip, 35
Candy Apple Grits Crème Brûlée, 257
capers
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 194
capon, Roasted Capon with Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing and Lillet Sauce, 157–59
caramel sauce
Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 275
Crème Brûlée Martini, 302
Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 274–75
cardamom, Blackberry-Cardamom Cobbler with Crème Fraîche, 252–54
carrots
Beer-Braised Rabbit, 125–26
Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
Cinnamon-Spiced Carrots, 208
Collard Greens Slaw, 101
Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 201
Lamb Shanks, 138
Carver, George Washington, 90
cashews, Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
casseroles
Savory Corn Pudding, 220
Turkey Andouille Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole, 22
catfish
Catfish Fingers with Guinness Tartar Sauce, 30
Southern Spiced Catfish Roulade with Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 199
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, 288, 291–94
Chambord, Tapioca Martini, 299
Chamomile Cooler, 305
cheddar cheese
Alligator-Stuffed Eggplant, 29
Cheese Grits, 13
Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Turkey Andouille Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole, 22
cheese. see specific types
Cheese Grits, 13
cherries
Roasted Leg of Venison with Cherry Sauce, 140–41
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
chestnuts
Chestnut Soup, 74
Cranberry-Chestnut Stuffing, 155
chicken
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad with Toasted Sugared Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette, 106
Gumbo Stock, 87–88
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Marinated Fried Chicken, 160
Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken, 161
Poultry Stock, 96–97
Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy, 170
Sugarcane-Skewered Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 39
Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Wings, 37
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken, 153
Turducken, 171–76
Chicken Fried Steak, 129
Chicken Livers, Smothered, 21
chile peppers
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
Watermelon Mint Salad, 120
chili sauce, Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Wings, 37
chitterlings
Chitterlings, 131
Fancy Dressed Chitterlings, 132
Chive Oil, 197–98
chocolate
Chocolate Chip Dessert Sliders, 261
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 258–59
Dan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 260
Red Velvet Cake, 277–78
Red Velvet Cake Roll with Peanut Butter Frosting, 279–80
Cinnamon-Spiced Carrots, 208
Cioppino, 72–73
clam juice
Coconut Curry Sauce, 191–92
She-Crab Soup, 89
Cioppino, 72–73
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
cobbler, Blackberry-Cardamom Cobbler with Crème Fraîche, 252–54
cocktails. see appetizers; beverages
coconut/coconut milk
Coconut Curry Sauce, 191–92, 235
Coconut-Pecan Cake, 262–63
Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes, 264–65
codfish
Codfish Cakes, 44
Codfish Sliders, 42–43
Cointreau
Orange Meringue Pie, 272
White Sangria, 307
collard greens
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Collard Greens Slaw, 101
Southern-Style Collard Greens, 217–18
Winter Greens, 219
condiments. see also ketchup
Blackening Seasoning, 189–90
Chive Oil, 197–98
Green Tomato Relish, 237
Guinness Tartar Sauce, 31, 238
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses, 143
Home-Style Cane Syrup, 19
Persimmon Salsa, 187
Simple Syrup, 295
Spicy Baby Okra and Olives, 38
Watermelon Rind Pickles, 240
confectioners’ sugar Almond Peach Turnovers, 245–46
Buttercream Frosting, 278
Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 275
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
Fig and Pistachio Tea Bread with Zesty Orange Glaze, 56–57
Peanut Butter Frosting, 280
cookies
Chocolate Chip Dessert Sliders, 261
Dan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 260
corn
Corn Fritters, 55
Frogmore Stew, 82
Maque Choux, 224
removing from cob, 220
Savory Corn Pudding, 220
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Succotash, 226
Sweet Bourbon Corn Pudding, 221
cornbread, 47–48
Cornbread Andouille Dressing, 178–79
Cornbread Croutons, 53
Cornbread Muffins, 53
Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 54
Down-Home Cornbread, 52
Roast Turkey with Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 168–69
Cornish game hens butterflying, 156
Cornish Hens with Cranberry-Chestnut Stuffing, 154
Grilled Cornish Hens with Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 156
cornmeal, 48
Catfish Fingers with Guinness Tartar Sauce, 30
Cornbread Croutons, 53
Cornbread Muffins, 53
Down-Home Cornbread, 52
Eggplant Fries with Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 32
Lacy-Edged Batty Cakes, 24
Pan-Fried Trout, Southern-Style, 196
Southern Spiced Catfish Roulade with Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 199
Sweet Potato Spoon Bread, 58
Country-Style Alligator Sausage Patties and Gravy, 7
crabmeat
Butter-Spiced Grilled Soft-Shell Crab, 185
Cioppino, 72–73
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
She-Crab Soup, 89
crab roe, She-Crab Soup, 89
cranberries
Cranberry-Chestnut Stuffing, 155
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, 210
cranberry juice, The Big Daddy, 292
crawfish
Gumbo Stock, 87–88
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 200
cream. see milk/cream
cream cheese, Caramel-Cream
Cheese Frosting, 275
crème brûlée
Candy Apple Grits Crème Brûlée, 257
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Crème Brûlée Martini, 302
crème de cacao
Almond Joy, 296
Peppermint Pattie, 297
Croutons, Cornbread, 53
Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
curry powder, Coconut Curry Sauce, 191–92, 235
custards. see puddings and custards
Dan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 260
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 201
desserts, 243–86
Almond Peach Turnovers, 245–46
Banana Cream Pie, 249
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
Blackberry-Cardamom Cobbler with Crème Fraîche, 252–54
Bourbon Street Bread Pudding with Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 255–56
Buttercream Frosting, 278
Butter Pie Dough, 284
Candy Apple Grits Crème
Brûlée, 257
Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 275
Chocolate Chip Dessert Sliders, 261
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 258–59
Coconut-Pecan Cake, 262–63
Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes, 264–65
Dan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 260
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
Double Pie Crust, 282
Fat-Free Mango Ice Cream with Mango Sauce, 270–71
Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 273
Homemade Crème Fraîche, 253–54
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Low-Fat Mango Ice Cream, 270
Mango Sauce, 271
Orange Meringue Pie, 272
Peach Turnovers, 247–48
Peanut Butter Frosting, 280
Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 274–75
Pumpkin Spice Mousse, 276
Red Velvet Cake, 277–78
Red Velvet Cake Roll with Peanut Butter Frosting, 279–80
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, 281–82
Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 256
Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 259
Sweet Potato Pie with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping, 283–84
Walnut Molasses Tart, 285–86
Dijon mustard
Dijon Mashed Potatoes, 209
Marinated Fried Chicken, 160
Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 105
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 200
dill, Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 113
dips and dipping sauces
Peanut Dipping Sauce, 164
Spicy Creole Dip, 36
Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 40
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 236
The Dixie Star, 293
Double Pie Crust, 282
Down-Home Cornbread, 52
dressings. see salad dressings; stuffings and dressings
dry rub, Baby Back Ribs with Southern Dry Rub, 124
duck
Duck Jambalaya, 79–80
Duck Stock, 96
Glazed Duck Breasts with Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes and Peanut Dipping Sauce, 162–63
Poultry Stock, 96–97
Turducken, 171–76
eggplant
Alligator-Stuffed Eggplant, 29
Eggplant Fries with Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 32
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
eggs
Candy Apple Grits Crème Brûlée, 257
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Pain Perdu Served with Home-Style Cane Syrup, 18
Poached Quail Eggs, 105
Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
endive, Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
étouffée
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
Fall Holiday Turducken, 171–76
Fancy Dressed Chitterlings, 132
Fat-Free Mango Ice Cream with Mango Sauce, 270–71
fennel, Lamb Shanks, 138
Fifties-Style Lobster Salad, 110
Fig and Pistachio Tea Bread with Zesty Orange Glaze, 56–57
fontina cheese, Lobster Grits, 16
Foster, Richard, 250
French toast, Pain Perdu Served with Home-Style Cane Syrup, 18
Fricassee of Pork, 81
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Fried Green Tomatoes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 34
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Fritters, Corn, 55
frog legs, Herb-Marinated Grilled Frog Legs with Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 193
Frogmore Stew, 82
Buttercream Frosting, 278
Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 275
Peanut Butter Frosting, 280
gelatin, Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Georgia Peach Iced Tea, 305
giblets
Pan Gravy, 177–78
Smothered Chicken Livers, 21
Whole-Grain Giblet Dressing, 179–80
ginger
Coconut Curry Sauce, 191–92, 235
Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 234
Pumpkin Spice Mousse, 276
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Sugarcane-Skewered Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 39
Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 40
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 236
Sweet Potato Gravy, 177
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
ginger ale, Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Glazed Duck Breasts with Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes and Peanut Dipping sauce, 162–63
goat cheese, Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
graham cracker crumbs
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 273
grapes, White Sangria, 307
gravies. see sauces and gravies
green tea, Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
green tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 34
Green Tomato Relish, 237
grenadine, The No-Necked Monster, 293
Grillades and Grits (Veal and Grits), 14–15
grilled foods. see also barbecue sauce
Baby Back Ribs with Southern Dry Rub, 124
Barbecued Pork Tenderloin, 136
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad with Toasted Sugared Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette, 106
Grilled Cornish Hens with Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 156
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Coconut Curry Sauce, 191
Grilled Okra and Tomato Salad, 109
Grilled Pork Tenderloin, 135
Herb-Marinated Grilled Frog Legs with Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 193
Sugarcane-Skewered Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 39
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken, 153
grits
Candy Apple Grits Crème Brûlée, 257
Cheese Grits, 13
Grillades and Grits (Veal and Grits), 14–15
Jerk-Spiced Grits, 17
Lobster Grits, 16
Rich and Creamy Grits with Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11
Turkey Andouille Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole, 22
types of, 5
Grouper with Persimmon Salsa, 186
Guinness Tartar Sauce, 31, 238
gumbo
Gumbo Stock, 87–88
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
half-and-half. see milk/cream
ham
Bourbon Brown Sugar-Brushed Ham Loaf, 127
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Ham Sliders, 42
Ham Steak with Redeye Gravy, 134
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
ham hocks
defatting, 218
Red Bean Soup, 85
Southern-Style Collard Greens, 217–18
hash
Seafood Hash, 25
Turkey Hash, 23
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, 210
Herb-Marinated Grilled Frog Legs with Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 193
hibiscus flowers, Roasted Pheasant with Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 165
Holmes, Robert, 171
Homemade Crème Fraîche, 253–54
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses, 143
Home-Style Cane Syrup, 19
hominy. see grits Hoppin’ John, 211
Horn of Plenty (New York City), 1, 5
Howard, Terrence, 291
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
Chocolate Chip Dessert Sliders, 261
Fat-Free Mango Ice Cream with Mango Sauce, 270–71
Low-Fat Mango Ice Cream, 270
jalapeño peppers. see chile peppers
Jambalaya, Duck, 79–80
Jefferson, Thomas, 99
jerk seasoning, 122
Jerk-Spiced Beef Tenderloin, 137
Jerk-Spiced Grits, 17
Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
juniper berries, Roasted Pheasant with Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 165
kale
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Winter Greens, 219
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
ketchup
Bourbon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, 232
B’s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce, 231
Low-Sugar Maple Barbecue Sauce, 233
Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 234
Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 33
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Lacy-Edged Batty Cakes, 24
lamb, 122
Apple Mint Jelly-Marinated
Lamb Chops, 148
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Lamb Shanks, 138
Madeira-Braised Leg of Spring Lamb, 139
Pecan Roasted Rack of Lamb, 142–43
leeks
Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
Chestnut Soup, 74
Sweet Parsnip Soup, 91
lemons/juice/zest
Chamomile Cooler, 305
The No-Necked Monster, 293
White Sangria, 307
Lillet
Lillet Sauce, 159
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
lima beans, Succotash, 226
limes/juice/zest
Apple Mint Jelly-Marinated Lamb Chops, 148
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Lime Rickey, 296
Pistachio Margarita-tini, 300
lobster
Cioppino, 72–73
Fifties-Style Lobster Salad, 110
Lobster Grits, 16
Low-Fat Mango Ice Cream, 270
Low-Sugar Maple Barbecue Sauce, 233
Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Madeira-Braised Leg of Spring Lamb, 139
Maggie the Cat Martini, 291
mahi mahi, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Coconut Curry Sauce, 191
mango
Big Mama’s Mango Mojito, 292
Fat-Free Mango Ice Cream with Mango Sauce, 270–71
Low-Fat Mango Ice Cream, 270
Mango Pear Tea Punch, 304
Mango Sauce, 271
maple syrup
B’s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce, 231
Low-Sugar Maple Barbecue Sauce, 233
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Maque Choux, 224
Marinated Fried Chicken, 160
martinis, 299–302
Crème Brûlée Martini, 302
Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
Maggie the Cat Martini, 291
Pistachio Margarita-tini, 300
Tapioca Martini, 299
Watermelon Martini, 300–301
Mascarpone cheese, Cheese Grits, 13
mayonnaise
Fifties-Style Lobster Salad, 110
Guinness Tartar Sauce, 31, 238
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 239
meat, 121–50. see also bacon; beef; ham; ham hocks; lamb; pork;
rabbit; sausage; veal; venison
Midori, Watermelon Martini, 300–301
milk/cream. see also buttermilk
Almond Joy, 296
Banana Cream Pie, 249
Bourbon Street Bread Pudding with Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 255–56
Candy Apple Grits Crème
Brûlée, 257
Chestnut Soup, 74
Chicken Fried Steak, 129
Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 201
Fricassee of Pork, 81
Homemade Crème Fraîche, 253–54
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
lighter versions, 130
Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Orange Meringue Pie, 272
Oyster Pie, 195
Pecan Waffles, 20
Peppermint Pattie, 297
Pumpkin Spice Mousse, 276
Rich and Creamy Grits with Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11
Savory Corn Pudding, 220
She-Crab Soup, 89
Southern Spiced Catfish Roulade with Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 199
Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
Succotash, 226
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 200
Sweet Bourbon Corn Pudding, 221
Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 259
Sweet Parsnip Soup, 91
Sweet Potato Gravy, 177
Sweet Potato Spoon Bread, 58
Turkey Sausage Gravy, 10
Watercress Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 94
mincemeat, Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 46
mint
Big Mama’s Mango Mojito, 292
Madeira-Braised Leg of Spring Lamb, 139
Mint Julep, 297–98
Watermelon Mint Salad, 120
molasses
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses, 143
Walnut Molasses Tart, 285–86
Monterey jack cheese, Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Mousse, Pumpkin Spice, 276
mozzarella cheese, Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Muffins, Cornbread, 53
mushrooms
Beer-Braised Rabbit, 125–26
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
Turkey Hash, 23
mussels
Cioppino, 72–73
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
mustard. see Dijon mustard
New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp, 188
The No-Necked Monster, 293
Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
okra
Grilled Okra and Tomato Salad, 109
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Spicy Baby Okra and Olives, 38
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
Old Bay Seasoning, Cajun Mary, 294
olives, Spicy Baby Okra and Olives, 38
onions
Chitterlings, 131
Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy, 170
Orange Cherry Drop, 295
oranges/juice/zest
Big Mama’s Mango Mojito, 292
B’s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce, 231
Fig and Pistachio Tea Bread with Zesty Orange Glaze, 56–57
Glazed Duck Breasts with Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes and Peanut Dipping sauce, 162–63
Lamb Shanks, 138
Orange Meringue Pie, 272
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken, 161
Oven-Roasted Brabant Potatoes, 205
oysters
Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 54
Oyster Pie, 195
Roast Turkey with Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 168–69
Pain Perdu Served with Home-Style
Cane Syrup, 18
pancakes
Lacy-Edged Batty Cakes, 24
Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes, 163–64
Pan-Fried Trout, Southern-Style, 196
Pan Gravy, 177–78
Parboiled Vegetables, 145
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Eggplant Fries with Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 32
Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
parsley
Andouille-Spiced White Bean Soup, 66–67
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes, 163–64
parsnips
Fricassee of Pork, 81
Parsnip Purée, 214
Sweet Parsnip Soup, 91
pasta
cavatappi, 213
Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
peaches
Almond Peach Turnovers, 245–46
Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Peach Turnovers, 247–48
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
White Sangria, 307
peach nectar
Bourbon Sauce, 167
The Dixie Star, 293
peanut butter
Peanut Butter Frosting, 280
Peanut Dipping Sauce, 164
Southern Peanut Soup, 90
pear cider/nectar
Lillet Sauce, 159
Mango Pear Tea Punch, 304
White Sangria, 307
pears
Mango Pear Tea Punch, 304
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
White Sangria, 307
peas, Fricassee of Pork, 81
pecans
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans, 207
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 258–59
Coconut-Pecan Cake, 262–63
Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes, 264–65
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad with Toasted Sugared Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette, 106
Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Pecan Roasted Rack of Lamb, 142–43
Pecan Waffles, 20
Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 274–75
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Sweet Potato Pie with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping, 283–84
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Toasted Sugared Pecans, 108
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
peppercorns, Seared Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Pan Sauce, 133
Peppermint Pattie, 297
persimmons
Grouper with Persimmon Salsa, 186
Persimmon Salsa, 187
pheasant, Roasted Pheasant with Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 165
pickles
Guinness Tartar Sauce, 31, 238
Watermelon Rind Pickles, 240
pie crust/tart shells Butter Pie Dough, 284
Double Pie Crust, 282
Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 273
pies and tarts. see also pie crust/tart shells
Banana Cream Pie, 249
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 258–59
Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
Orange Meringue Pie, 272
Oyster Pie, 195
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, 281–82
Walnut Molasses Tart, 285–86
pineapple
Persimmon Salsa, 187
Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 40
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 236
pine nuts, Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, 210
Pink Tea Cup (New York City), 1, 5
pistachios
Fig and Pistachio Tea Bread with Zesty Orange Glaze, 56–57
Pistachio Margarita-tini, 300
Poached Quail Eggs, 105
pomegranates
Grilled Cornish Hens with Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 156
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses, 143
Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce, 234
pork, 121. see also bacon; ham; ham hocks; sausage
Baby Back Ribs with Southern Dry Rub, 124
Barbecued Pork Tenderloin, 136
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Cajun Fried Pork Chops, 128
Chitterlings, 131
Fancy Dressed Chitterlings, 132
Fricassee of Pork, 81
Grilled Pork Tenderloin, 135
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Pork Tenderloin Brochettes with Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 45
Pulled Pork Sliders, 42
Red Bean Soup, 85
Roast Fresh Pork Shoulder, 146
Root Beer Barbecued Pulled Pork, 147
port wine
Lillet Sauce, 159
Pecan Roasted Rack of Lamb, 142–43
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
potatoes. see also sweet potatoes
Bourbon Brown Sugar-Brushed Ham Loaf, 127
Chitterlings, 131
Dijon Mashed Potatoes, 209
Frogmore Stew, 82
Oven-Roasted Brabant Potatoes, 205
Seafood Hash, 25
Watercress Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 94
Whole-Wheat Potato Rolls, 59–60
poultry, 151–81. see also capon; chicken; Cornish game hens; duck; eggs; giblets; pheasant; quail; stocks; stuffings and dressings; turkey
Prudhomme, Paul, 2, 171, 183, 189–90
puddings and custards
Bourbon Street Bread Pudding with Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 255–56
Candy Apple Grits Crème
Brûlée, 257
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Savory Corn Pudding, 220
Sweet Bourbon Corn Pudding, 221
Tomato Bread Pudding, 222–23
puff pastry
Almond Peach Turnovers, 245–46
Oyster Pie, 195
Peach Turnovers, 247–48
Pulled Pork Sliders, 42
pumpkin
Pumpkin Biscuits, 50
Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting, 274–75
Pumpkin Spice Mousse, 276
quail, Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
quail eggs
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Poached Quail Eggs, 105
quinoa, Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, 210
rabbit, Beer-Braised Rabbit, 125–26
raisins
Bourbon Street Bread Pudding with Sweet Bourbon Sauce, 255–56
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
Rashad, Phylicia, 291
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Red Bean Soup, 85
red peppers
Broccoli and Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers, 206
Red Pepper Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 230
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 239
roasting, 239
Watercress Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 94
Red Velvet Cake, 277–78
Red Velvet Cake Roll with Peanut Butter Frosting, 279–80
relishes
Green Tomato Relish, 237
Spicy Baby Okra and Olives, 38
rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, 281–82
ribs
Baby Back Ribs with Southern Dry Rub, 124
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
rice/wild rice
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Cranberry-Chestnut Stuffing, 155
Duck Jambalaya, 79–80
Hoppin’ John, 211
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
Rich and Creamy Grits with Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11
Ritz-Carlton (New York City), 41
Roasted Capon with Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing and Lillet Sauce, 157–59
Roasted Leg of Venison with Cherry Sauce, 140–41
Roasted Pheasant with Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 165
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 239
Roast Fresh Pork Shoulder, 146
Roast Turducken Roulade, 174–76
Roast Turkey with Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 168–69
rolls. see also biscuits; breads
Whole-Wheat Potato Rolls, 59–60
Yeast Rolls, 61–62
Root Beer Barbecued Pulled Pork, 147
Roquefort cheese, Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Rose, Anika Noni, 291
rose geranium leaves, Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
rosemary
Apple Mint Jelly-Marinated Lamb Chops, 148
Cranberry-Chestnut Stuffing, 155
rose water, Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
rum
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
The Big Daddy, 292
Big Mama’s Mango Mojito, 292
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Balsamic Reduction, 117
Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 113
Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 105
Spicy Tomato Dressing, 103
Strawberry Vinaigrette, 107
Strawberry Vinegar, 107
Sunflower Vinaigrette, 117
salads, 99–120
Collard Greens Slaw, 101
Fifties-Style Lobster Salad, 110
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad with Toasted Sugared Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette, 106
Grilled Okra and Tomato Salad, 109
Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
Watermelon Mint Salad, 120
salmon, Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Salsa, Persimmon, 187
sandwiches
Alligator Sliders, 41
Chocolate Chip Dessert Sliders, 261
Codfish Sliders, 42–43
Ham Sliders, 42
Pulled Pork Sliders, 42
sangria
Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
White Sangria, 307
sauces and gravies, 227–42. see also
barbecue sauce; dips and dipping sauces
Alligator Sausage Gravy, 8
Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 229
Bourbon Sauce, 167
Coconut Curry Sauce, 191–92, 235
Guinness Tartar Sauce, 31, 238
Ham Steak with Redeye Gravy, 134
Homemade Crème Fraîche, 253–54
Lillet Sauce, 159
Mango Sauce, 271
Pan Gravy, 177–78
Persimmon Salsa, 187
Red Pepper Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 230
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 239
Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy, 170
Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 194, 242
Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11–12
Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 259
Sweet Potato Gravy, 177
Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 33
Turkey Sausage Gravy, 10
Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 46
sausage
Alligator Sausage Gravy, 8
Alligator Sliders, 41
Andouille-Spiced White Bean Soup, 66–67
Cornbread Andouille Dressing, 178–79
Country-Style Alligator Sausage Patties and Gravy, 7
Duck Jambalaya, 79–80
Frogmore Stew, 82
Hoppin’ John, 211
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Turkey Andouille Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole, 22
Turkey Sausage Gravy, 10
Turkey Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, 9
Savory Corn Pudding, 220
scallions, Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes, 163–64
scallops
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Chive Oil, 197
Seafood Hash, 25
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried
Julienne Vegetables, 200
seafood and fish, 183–201
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Chive Oil, 197
Blackened Tilapia, 189
Butter-Spiced Grilled Soft-Shell
Crab, 185
Catfish Fingers with Guinness Tartar Sauce, 30
Cioppino, 72–73
Codfish Cakes, 44
Codfish Sliders, 42–43
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Fifties-Style Lobster Salad, 110
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Coconut Curry Sauce, 191
Grouper with Persimmon Salsa, 186
Herb-Marinated Grilled Frog Legs with Spicy Herb-Caper
Butter Sauce, 193
Lobster Grits, 16
New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp, 188
Oyster Pie, 195
Pan-Fried Trout, Southern-Style, 196
Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Seafood Hash, 25
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Seasoned Fried Calamari with Spicy Creole Dip, 35
Shrimp Dressing, 180
Shrimp Stock, 95
Southern Spiced Catfish Roulade with Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 199
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried
Julienne Vegetables, 200
Turtle Soup, 92–93
Seared Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Pan Sauce, 133
Seasoned Fried Calamari with Spicy Creole Dip, 35
sesame seeds
Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Wings, 37
Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes, 163–64
She-Crab Soup, 89
sherry
Andouille-Spiced White Bean Soup, 66–67
She-Crab Soup, 89
Turtle Soup, 92–93
shrimp
Cioppino, 72–73
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Frogmore Stew, 82
Gumbo Stock, 87–88
New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp, 188
Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Seafood Hash, 25
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Shrimp Dressing, 180
Shrimp Stock, 95
Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11–12
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried
Julienne Vegetables, 200
side dishes, 203–26
Broccoli and Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers, 206
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans, 207
Cinnamon-Spiced Carrots, 208
Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 201
Dijon Mashed Potatoes, 209
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf, 210
Hoppin’ John, 211
Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Maque Choux, 224
Oven-Roasted Brabant Potatoes, 205
Parsnip Purée, 214
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Savory Corn Pudding, 220
Southern-Style Collard Greens, 217–18
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Succotash, 226
Sweet Bourbon Corn Pudding, 221
Tomato Bread Pudding, 222–23
Winter Greens, 219
simple syrup
Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
Georgia Peach Iced Tea, 305
Lemon Meringue Pie (cocktail), 298
Lime Rickey, 296
making, 295
Mint Julep, 297–98
White Sangria, 307
Wild Sweet Orange Tea Punch, 303–4
skewers
Pork Tenderloin Brochettes with Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 45
Sugarcane-Skewered Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 39
slaws
Collard Greens Slaw, 101
Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
sliders
Alligator Sliders, 41
Chocolate Chip Dessert Sliders, 261
Codfish Sliders, 42–43
Ham Sliders, 42
Pulled Pork Sliders, 42
Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
Smothered Chicken Livers, 21
Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy, 170
soft-shell crab, Butter-Spiced Grilled Soft-Shell Crab, 185
soups and stews, 63–97
Andouille-Spiced White Bean Soup, 66–67
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
Chestnut Soup, 74
Cioppino, 72–73
Crab and Shrimp Étouffée, 75–76
Duck Jambalaya, 79–80
Duck Stock, 96
Fricassee of Pork, 81
Frogmore Stew, 82
Gumbo Stock, 87–88
Kentucky Burgoo, 83–84
Lamb Shanks, 138
Poultry Stock, 96–97
Red Bean Soup, 85
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
She-Crab Soup, 89
Shrimp Stock, 95
Southern Peanut Soup, 90
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Sweet Parsnip Soup, 91
Turtle Soup, 92–93
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
Watercress Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 94
sour cream, Guinness Tartar Sauce, 31, 238
Southern Peanut Soup, 90
Southern Slider Sandwiches, 41–43
Southern Spiced Catfish Roulade with Black-Eyed Pea Gravy, 199
Southern-Style Collard Greens, 217–18
soy sauce
Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken, 161
Peanut Dipping Sauce, 164
Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Wings, 37
Spectrum Naturals Spread, Dan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 260
Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
Spicy Baby Okra and Olives, 38
Spicy Creole Dip, 36
Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 105
Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 194, 242
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Spicy Tomato Dressing, 103
Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11–12
spinach
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Frisée Salad with Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Quail Eggs with Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 104
Splenda sweeteners
Dan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 260
Fat-Free Mango Ice Cream with Mango Sauce, 270–71
Mango Sauce, 271
Spoon Bread, Sweet Potato, 58
squid. see calamari
stews. see soups and stews
stocks, 95–97
Duck Stock, 96
Gumbo Stock, 87–88
Poultry Stock, 96–97
Shrimp Stock, 95
strawberries
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad with Toasted Sugared Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette, 106
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, 281–82
Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
Strawberry Vinaigrette, 107
Strawberry Vinegar, 107
stuffings and dressings
Cornbread Andouille Dressing, 178–79
Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 54
Cranberry-Chestnut Stuffing, 155
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Shrimp Dressing, 180
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
Whole-Grain Giblet Dressing, 179–80
Succotash, 226
sunchokes, Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
sundaes
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
sunflower seeds
Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
Sunflower Vinaigrette, 117
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 200
Sweet and Spicy Ginger Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 40
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce, 236
Sweet Bourbon Corn Pudding, 221
Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream, 259
Sweet Chili Spiced Chicken Wings, 37
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken, 153
Sweet Parsnip Soup, 91
sweet potatoes
Pork Chops with Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash, 144–45
Sweet Parsnip Soup, 91
Sweet Potato Gravy, 177
Sweet Potato Pie with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping, 283–84
Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing, 118
Sweet Potato–Scallion Pancakes, 163–64
Sweet Potato Spoon Bread, 58
Swiss cheese, Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheeses, 212–13
Sylvia’s (New York City), 1
syrup
Home-Style Cane Syrup, 19
Simple Syrup, 295
Tapioca Martini, 299
tea
Chamomile Cooler, 305
Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
Georgia Peach Iced Tea, 305
Mango Pear Tea Punch, 304
Strawberry Sangria with Rose Geranium, 306
Wild Sweet Orange Tea Punch, 303–4
tequila, Pistachio Margarita-tini, 300
Thorne, John, 24
Tilapia, Blackened, 189
Toasted Sugared Pecans, 108
tofu, Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
tomatoes
Alligator-Stuffed Eggplant, 29
Cioppino, 72–73
Duck Jambalaya, 79–80
fresh versus canned, 223
Fried Calamari Salad with Spicy Tomato Dressing, 102–3
Frogmore Stew, 82
green. see green tomatoes Grilled Okra and Tomato Salad, 109
Lamb Shanks, 138
Maque Choux, 224
Red Beans and Rice, 215–16
Seafood Cobb Salad with Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 112
Seafood Gumbo, 86–87
Southern Peanut Soup, 90
Spicy Creole Dip, 36
Spicy Tomato Dressing, 103
Spicy Tomato Shrimp Gravy, 11–12
Stewed Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, 225
Tomato Bread Pudding, 222–23
Tomato Drop Biscuits, 51
Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 33
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
Triple Sec
The Dixie Star, 293
Lemon Meringue Pie (cocktail), 298
Maggie the Cat Martini, 291
Orange Cherry Drop, 295
Orange Meringue Pie, 272
White Sangria, 307
trout, Pan-Fried Trout, Southern-Style, 196
truffle oil, Tomato Truffle Ketchup, 33
turbinado sugar, 269
Key Lime Crème Brûlée, 268
Turducken, 171–76
assembling, 175–76
brining the poultry, 174–75
carving and serving, 176
roasting, 176
Roast Turducken Roulade, 174–76
tools and timetable, 171–73
turkey
Braise of Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup, 68–69
Poultry Stock, 96–97
Roast Turducken Roulade, 174–76
Roast Turkey with Cornbread Oyster Dressing, 168–69
Turducken, 171–76
Turkey Andouille Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole, 22
Turkey Hash, 23
Turkey Sausage Gravy, 10
Turkey Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, 9
Winter Greens, 219
turnip greens, Winter Greens, 219
turnips, Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
turnovers
Almond Peach Turnovers, 245–46
Peach Turnovers, 247–48
Turtle Soup, 92–93
vanilla wafer cookies, Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 266–67
veal
Cajun Veal Stew, 70–71
Grillades and Grits (Veal and Grits), 14–15
Vegetarian Étouffée, 77–78
venison
Roasted Leg of Venison with Cherry Sauce, 140–41
Venison Roulade with Dried Fruit Stuffing, 149–50
vermouth
Spiced Braised Quail with Mushrooms, 181
Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 194, 242
vinaigrette
Basil-Dill Vinaigrette, 113
Spicy Dijon Vinaigrette, 105
Sunflower Vinaigrette, 117
vinegar
Balsamic Reduction, 117
Strawberry Vinegar, 107
vodka
The Big Daddy, 292
Cajun Mary, 294
Chamomile Cooler, 305
Crème Brûlée Martini, 302
Cucumber and Green Tea Martini, 301
The Dixie Star, 293
Lemon Meringue Pie (cocktail), 298
Lime Rickey, 296
Maggie the Cat Martini, 291
Orange Cherry Drop, 295
Peppermint Pattie, 297
Tapioca Martini, 299
Watermelon Martini, 300–301
Waffles, Pecan, 20
walnuts
Bananas Foster Sundaes, 250
Bananas Foster Sundaes Lite, 251
Nutty Fruit Gelatin Salad, 111
Slow-Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad with Sunflower Vinaigrette, 116
Walnut Molasses Tart, 285–86
Warm Cabbage Cashew Apple Slaw, 119
Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 46
Watercress Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, 94
watermelon
Watermelon Martini, 300–301
Watermelon Mint Salad, 120
Watermelon Rind Pickles, 240
Wells (New York City), 1
Sausage-Apple-Pear Dressing, 158
Spicy Peach Bourbon Dressing, 166
White Sangria, 307
Whole-Grain Giblet Dressing, 179–80
whole-wheat flour Pecan Waffles, 20
Whole-Wheat Potato Rolls, 59–60
Wild Sweet Orange Tea Punch, 303–4
Williams, Tennessee, 291
wine. see also port wine
Cioppino, 72–73
Fancy Dressed Chitterlings, 132
Herb-Marinated Grilled Frog Legs with Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 193
Home-Style Cane Syrup, 19
Lamb Shanks, 138
Madeira-Braised Leg of Spring Lamb, 139
Roasted Leg of Venison with Cherry Sauce, 140–41
Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw, 114–15
Seared Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Pan Sauce, 133
Spicy Herb-Caper Butter Sauce, 194, 242
Swamp Thang with Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 200
Warm Mincemeat Sauce, 46
White Sangria, 307
Winter Greens, 219
Worcestershire sauce
Blackened Tilapia, 189
B’s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce, 231
Yeast Rolls, 61–62
yellow grits, 5. see also grits
yellow squash, Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 201
yogurt, Fat-Free Mango Ice Cream with Mango Sauce, 270–71
zucchini
Andouille-Spiced White Bean Soup, 66–67
Deep-Fried Julienne Vegetables, 201