A Love Affair with Southern Cooking (82 page)

Rémoulade Sauce, 8–9

Rice, xx

Beaufort Quail Jambalaya, 145–46

and Black Beans, Little Havana, 184–85

Bronzed Shrimp Creole, 154–55

Carolina Gold, about, 390

Chicken Bog, 134

Chicken Jambalaya, 126

Curried Shrimp and Chicken, 162–63

dirty, defined, 393

Fritters (Calas), 270

Hoppin’ John, 214–16

JTF’s Chicken and Artichoke Casserole, 120–22

Muffins, 254

Okra Pilau, 201–2

origins of, 212–13

Red, Lowcountry, 214

Red Beans and, 175–76

Redfish Court Bouillon, 58–59

Sausage, and Tasso Dressing, Cajun, 223–24

in Southern cuisine, 213

Rick’s Crispy Fried Oysters, 171–72

River Road Deviled Crab, 166

Riz Biscuits, 247–48

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Field Pea Relish, 105–6

Roast Venison with Juniper-Currant Sauce, 109–10

Rock Muddle, 57–58

Rock (rockfish), about, 397

Rolls, Hot Dinner, 261

Rolls, Sweet Potato Yeast, 262

Roquefort Pecans, 42

Rose petal wine, preparing, 22

Roux, about, 397

Royal Crown cola, history of, 312

Royal Sweet Potato Soup, 78–79

Rutledge, Sarah, 259

S

Salads

Appetizer, of Fried Okra and Crawfish with Basil Vinaigrette, 10–11

Apricot Chiffon, Mrs. B’s, 235–36

Barbecue Slaw, 231

Basic Tomato Aspic, 235

Black-Eyed Pea, 226–27

Black-Eyed Pea, for Today, 227

Chicken Mayonnaise, 140

Corn Bread, 228

Crab, Herbed, 169–70

Crab Aspic with Fresh Herbs, 234–35

Frozen Fruit, 298

Ham Mayonnaise, 140–41

Molded Vegetable, 232–33

Potato, Picnic, 224–25

Pressed Chicken, 138–39

Shrimp Aspic, 234

Shrimp Aspic with Fresh Tarragon, 234

Sweet Potato, 226

Sweet Slaw, 229–30

Sweet-Sour Coleslaw, 229

Turkey Mayonnaise, 140

Sallet, about, 397

Sally, defined, 397

Sally Lunn, 264–65

Salsa, Tomato, 174–75

Salsa, Tomato-Mint, Charcoal-Grilled Shad Roe with, 152–53

Salsify

about, 396

Scalloped Oyster Plant, 208

Salt, xx

Salt pork, about, 397

Salt-rising bread, about, 397

Salt-Rising Bread (recipe), 268

Samp, defined, 397

Sanders, Harland, 114

Sandwiches

Finger, Watercress, 30

Herbed Tomato Triangles, 32

Hot Brown, 143–44

Little Tomato Triangles, 30–32

muffaletta, about, 396

Tea, Cucumber, Cile’s, 27–29

Sassafras tea, preparing, 39

Sauces

Brown Sugar, 346–47

Chocolate, Warm, 294

Creole, 155–56

Fresh Herb Mayonnaise, 170–71

Jack Daniel’s–Raisin, 284

Juniper-Currant, 109–10

Rémoulade, 8–9

Sour Cream–Dill, 102

Tabasco, history of, 52

Tarragon-Mustard, 159–60

Texas Pete Hot Sauce, history of, 48

White Barbecue, 36–37

Sausage(s)

Andouille, about, 389

Barbecued Meatballs, 14–15

Beaufort Quail Jambalaya, 145–46

and Black-Eyed Pea Étouffée, 92

boudin, about, 390

Breakfast Casserole, 93

Chicken Bog, 134

Chicken Jambalaya, 126

Frogmore Stew, 59–60

Rice, and Tasso Dressing, Cajun, 223–24

Sawmill Gravy with Cathead Biscuits, 94

-Stuffed Mushroom Caps, 20

Sawmill Gravy with Cathead Biscuits, 94

Scalloped Cabbage, 187–88

Scalloped Orange and White Potatoes, 211–12

Scalloped Oyster Plant, 208

Scalloped Tomatoes, 218–19

Sesame seeds

Benne Biscuits, 25–26

Benne Wafers, 352–53

history of, 352

toasting, 25

Shad, Baked (1780), 154

Shad Roe, Charcoal-Grilled, with Tomato-Mint Salsa, 152–53

She-Crab Soup, 48–50

Shellfish.
See
Crab(meat); Crawfish; Oyster(s); Shrimp

Shenandoah Apple-Blackberry Jelly, 384–85

Shine (moonshine), 397

Shirt Tail Pies, 26–27

Short’nin’ bread, about, 397–98

Shrimp

Aspic, 234

Aspic with Fresh Tarragon, 234

Barbecue, Tennessee, 161–62

and Chicken, Curried, 162–63

and Crab Cakes, Kim’s, 158

Creole, Bronzed, 154–55

crick (creek), about, 392

Frogmore Stew, 59–60

’n’ Grits, 160–61

or Crawfish Gumbo, Cajun, 61–63

Paste, 9–10

Pickled, 6–7

Pie, Charleston, 156

Rémoulade on Fried Green Tomatoes, 8–9

Soup, 51–52

-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, 5–6

-Stuffed Mirlitons, 157

Shuck beans, defined, 398

Side dishes

Aunt Bertie’s Okra Cakes, 202

Baked Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms, 200

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash, 217–18

Barbecued Beans, 186–87

Barbecue Slaw, 231

Basic Tomato Aspic, 235

Black-Eyed Pea Salad, 226–27

Black-Eyed Pea Salad for Today, 227

Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Ham Hock, 183–84

Braised Cymlings, 218

Buttermilk Corn Cakes, 193–94

Cajun Rice, Sausage, and Tasso Dressing, 223–24

Casserole of Creamed Collards with Parmesan Crumbs, 190–91

Chesapeake Oyster–Corn Bread Dressing, 222–23

Classic Collards (or Turnip Greens), 189

Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon, 221–22

Corn Bread Salad, 228

Country-Style Snap Beans, 180

Crab Aspic with Fresh Herbs, 234–35

Creamy Grits with Tasso, 196

Eggplant Pie, 198–200

Field Pea Relish, 108

Fried Green Tomatoes, 220

Garlicky Cheese Grits, 196–97

Gratin of Vidalia Onions, 206

Green Beans with Browned Butter and Pecans, 183

Grits Casserole, 194–95

Hominy Soufflé, 197–98

Hoppin’ John, 214–16

James River Corn Pudding, 192

Little Havana Black Beans and Rice, 184–85

Lowcountry Red Rice, 214

Maque Choux, 192–93

Molded Vegetable Salad, 232–33

Mrs. B’s Apricot Chiffon Salad, 235–36

Nana’s Lima Beans, 178–79

New Southern Collards (or Turnip Greens), 189–90

New South Okra, 202–3

Okra and Green Tomato Fritters, 205–6

Okra Pilau, 201–2

Okra-Tomato Tart, 204

Picnic Potato Salad, 224–25

Scalloped Cabbage, 187–88

Scalloped Orange and White Potatoes, 211–12

Scalloped Oyster Plant, 208

Scalloped Tomatoes, 218–19

Shrimp Aspic, 234

Shrimp Aspic with Fresh Tarragon, 234

Skillet Cabbage with Bacon, 188

Smothered Lettuce, 231–32

Snap Beans with Mustard and Country Ham, 180–81

Spinach Madeleine, 209–10

Sweet Potato Casserole, 211

Sweet Potato Salad, 226

Sweet Slaw, 229–30

Sweet-Sour Coleslaw, 229

Yellow Squash Pudding, 216–17

Side meat, defined, 398

’Simmon, defined, 398

Skillet Cabbage with Bacon, 188

Skillet Trout with Parsley-Pecan Pesto, 151–52

Slaws

Barbecue, 231

Sweet, 229–30

Sweet-Sour Coleslaw, 229

Slow-Roasted Peanuts, 43–44

Smithfield ham, about, 98

Smothered Lettuce, 231–32

Smothered Pork Chops, 88

Snap beans.
See
Green Beans

Snow biscuits, about, 398

Sonker

Surry County, with Milk Dip, 274–76

Sweet Potato, 276

Sook, defined, 398

Sorbet, Honeysuckle, Bill Smith’s Amazing, 296–97

Sorghum molasses, about, 314, 398

Soufflé, Hominy, 197–98

Soups.
See also
Stews

Avocado, Florida, Cool, 70–71

Beef, Bean, and Cabbage, Gallegos House, 72–73

Black Bean, Florida, 74

Black-Eyed Pea, with Greens and Ham, 71–72

Blue Crab, 46–47

Chesapeake Crab Chowder, 50–51

Cucumber, Cool, 69

Ham, Okra, and Tomato, 65–66

Hatteras Clam Chowder, 54

Lightly Curried Peanut Bisque, 77–78

Little Bay Oyster Stew, 53

Mirliton, Creamy, 68–69

Peanut, Tidewater, 75–77

Redfish Court Bouillon, 58–59

Rock Muddle, 57–58

She-Crab, 48–50

Shrimp, 51–52

Sweet Potato, Royal, 78–79

Vegetable, Clean-Up-the-Garden, 66–67

Vidalia Onion, with Smoky Bacon, 67–68

Yellow Squash, 69

Sour Cream, xx

Sour Cream–Dill Sauce, 102

Sour mash, defined, 398

Sourwood honey, about, 398

Souse meat, defined, 398

Souse meat, preparing, 93

Southern community cookbooks, 250–51

Southern-Fried Catfish, 147–48

Southern house wine, defined, 398

Southernpea, defined, 398

Southern time line of events (start of ), 7

Sowbelly, defined, 398

Spat, defined, 398

Spiced Blackberry and Cornmeal Cobbler, 276–77

Spiced Round of Beef, for Christmas, 107

Spices, McCormick’s, history of, 186

Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin, 85, 87

Spicy Peach Butter, 381–82

Spinach

Madeleine, 209–10

Maryland Stuffed Ham, 98–99

Sponge crab, defined, 398

Spoon Bread (Maria Harrison’s Batter Bread), 256–57

Spreads

Ham Salad, 34

Heavenly Chicken Liver Mousse, 17–19

Herbed Egg Salad, 35

Old South Egg Salad, 35

Pimiento Cheese, 33–34

Shrimp Paste, 9–10

Spicy Peach Butter, 381–82

Squash

Braised Cymlings, 218

cushaw, about, 392–93

Yellow, Baked Stuffed, 217–18

Yellow, Pudding, 216–17

Yellow, Soup, 69

Yellow, Sweet Pickles, 364–65

Stack cake, defined, 398

Stack Cake, East Tennessee, 286–87

Stewed Chicken, 129–30

Stews

Brunswick, Family Reunion, 127–28

Cajun Shrimp or Crawfish Gumbo, 61–63

Frogmore, 59–60

Kentucky Burgoo, 128–29

Pine Bark, 55–56

Stone-ground meal, about, 399

Streaky, about, 399

Sugar, history of, 279

Sugar, measuring, xx

Sugar Cake, Moravian, 266

Sugar Cookies, Old Salem, 350–51

Sugared and Spiced Pecans, 358

Sunchokes.
See
Jerusalem Artichoke

Sun-Dried Herring, 149

Super-Crunchy Fried Chicken, 116–17

Surry County Sonker with Milk Dip, 274–76

Sweet milk, defined, 399

Sweet Potato(es)

Biscuits, 249–50

Casserole, 211

Cheesecake, 299–300

Grated, Cake with Coconut Topping, 348–49

Grated,–Coconut Pudding, 280

history of, 210

Meringue Pie, 304

Pie, 302–3

Salad, 226

Scalloped Orange and White Potatoes, 211–12

Sonker, 276

Soup, Royal, 78–79

Yeast Rolls, 262

Sweet-Sour Coleslaw, 229

Sweet tea, about, 399

Sweet Yellow Squash Pickles, 364–65

Swimpy, defined, 399

Syllabub, about, 399

T

Tabasco Sauce, history of, 52

Tar Heel Green Tomato Pie, 305–6

Tarragon-Mustard Sauce, 159–60