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Creamy Grits

1h 5m ready

About 3 cups; 4 servings For the Low Country classic Shrimp and Grits, see here. STOVETOP

Jalapeños En Escabeche (Taqueria Pickles)

30m ready

About 1 quart jar These tangy pickles are a natural with rich meats like Braised Carnitas or Braised Pulled Pork. We recommend wearing gloves while…

Classic Corn Bread

50m ready

A classic corn bread that pairs perfectly with chili and meat dishes. Leftovers are excellent with breakfast eggs.

Cornmeal Dumplings

30m ready

4 to 6 servings We believe that dumplings reached their peak in a small Kentucky town when we were served chicken with dumplings—the latter light as…

Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles)

40m ready

A classic Korean dish of sweet potato starch noodles stir-fried with vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. It can be served as a side…

Roasted Plantains

50m ready

Ripe plantains are baked until tender and served with butter and optional lime juice and hot sauce.

Megan’s Southern Corn Bread

35m ready

One 9-inch round bread The soaking process is what makes this corn bread special, so don’t be tempted to skip it. It makes for an incredibly moist crumb…

Crusty Soft-Center Spoon Bread

55m ready

6 servings Using stone-ground cornmeal will result in a more soufflé-like texture. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

35m ready

4 to 6 servings In the 1963 edition of Joy, Marion recommends topping this casserole with a crust of crushed corn flakes and grated Romano cheese. We…

Melted Leeks

40m ready

4 servings A delectable side dish that also makes a fine topping for pizza or crostini, or use as you would Caramelized Onions.

Leeks Vinaigrette

41m ready

4 servings If possible, use thin leeks for this classic French first course. The cooking liquid is turned into a mustard vinaigrette.

French Fries

1h 0m ready

4 to 6 servings DOUBLE-FRIED This is the tried-and-true method for creating large quantities of crispy fries. The first fry cooks the potatoes and drives…

Pan-Fried Potatoes

45m ready

4 servings When made with new potatoes, you may call these Potatoes Lyonnaise. When cut into cubes, seasoned with 1 teaspoon chili powder, and served with…

Creamed Spinach

35m ready

4 servings While we prefer the mature spinach sold in bunches for this recipe, baby spinach will work—as will kale, chard, or turnip greens.

Beet, Fennel, And Citrus Salad With Horseradish

20m ready

4 servings A vibrant winter salad. The sweetness of the beets and fennel is balanced by the citrus and the welcome bite of horseradish (if using a…

Wilted Spinach Salad

30m ready

4 servings We think bacon fat is essential to the warm dressing, but you may discard it and use 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil in its place. Baby…

Grilled, Roasted, Or Broiled Corn (Ii)

7m ready

Fresh corn on the cob is grilled or broiled until caramelized and flavorful, perfect as a simple side dish.

Pommes Anna

1h 5m ready

6 to 8 servings Even though we inherited Marion Becker’s pommes Anna pan, a beautiful copper piece of cookware specifically made for this dish, we usually…

German Potato Salad

45m ready

A warm German potato salad with bacon, onion, celery, and a tangy vinegar dressing, garnished with fresh herbs.

Charred Shishito Or Padrón Peppers

4m 0s ready

4 servings These flavorful peppers are often served as an appetizer, but we enjoy them as a summer side dish as well.

Wedge Salad

25m ready

4 servings A steakhouse favorite. Iceberg is classic, but romaine or butter lettuce may be substituted (cut them into serving-sized wedges).

Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes With Kale Or Cabbage And Green Onions)

40m ready

6 to 8 servings This is an Irish favorite. The British often form leftover colcannon—or leftover mashed potatoes and cabbage—into a cake, fry it, and call…

Hushpuppies

30m ready

About 50 hushpuppies These morsels of fried cornmeal batter are flavored with onion and have a crusty, golden brown exterior. Traditionally fried…

Fried Plantains

40m ready

6 servings Serve these alongside Asopao de Pollo, Jamaican Rice and Peas, Frijoles de la Olla, or any type of roast chicken or pork. Don’t forget the hot…

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