Snacks
Foster’s pimiento Cheese
Whether spread on saltines, white bread, or “celery boats,” tangy, creamy Pimiento Cheese is seriously habit-forming. A simple mix of mayonnaise or cream cheese, shredded Cheddar, and jarred red peppers, Pimiento Cheese is one of those unassuming Southern classics that can sometimes be a hard sell for people who didn’t grow up on it. But when it’s made right, it’s easy to see why Southerners are so passionate about it. Try it—it may just become your new obsession.
Southern Pimiento Cheese with Cornbread Toasts
This Southern classic can be served with most anything, but one of my favorite ways is on cornbread toasts.
Butternut Squash Hummus
Lose the legumes: butternut squash creates a rich hummus that’s perfect for fall, particularly when topped with spicy pumpkins seeds.
Homemade Mayonnaise
I take a cue from Granny Foster and make it a practice always to keep a jar of homemade mayonnaise in the fridge. Once you realize how easy it is to make—and how much richer the flavor—you’ll never go back. After you’ve made this basic mayo, you can use it to create a plethora of easy dipping sauces and spreads simply by blending in flavorful herbs, spices, and relishes.
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Salsa
Roasting the peppers for this salsa makes them tender and sweet. Serve it over grilled fish, chicken, or steak, on top of Creamy Scrambled Eggs, or with warm corn tortillas to turn leftover meats into a soft taco lunch.