Momma’s Country-Style Pinto Beans
With little more than beans, water, onion, and a smoky ham hock, cooks created a hearty dish that could feed a family for days.
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Olive and Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches
The combination of cream cheese, olives, and pimientos was a staple of bridge clubs, church socials, and afternoon gatherings throughout much of the twentieth century.
Classic Beef Tongue Sandwich
Tender, flavorful, and surprisingly mild, beef tongue made one of the finest sandwiches money could buy.
Montreal Melon Granita
While true Montreal Melons remain difficult to find, this recipe works beautifully with cantaloupe or honeydew as well. What those melons lack, however, is the faint nutmeg-like fragrance that made the legendary Montreal Melon famous.
Chilled Montreal Melon Soup
Blended with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, olive oil, and mint, this refreshing soup strikes a balance between sweet and savory that feels equally at home at a garden luncheon or a summertime supper table.
John’s Tomato Pie
This recipe was given to me by my dear friend during a visit to his South Carolina home. I have since baked this version of tomato pie several times and was quite taken back by how delicious it is. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy it as well.
Southern Farmhouse Tomato Pie
This recipe was adapted from one credited to James Beard, chef and culinary icon in the world of American cuisine. This version utilizes biscuit dough to absorb the juices, and is baked in a casserole dish for a more rustic, homey, cobbler-like feel.
Old-Fashioned American Goulash
Goulash, a simple, one-pot supper much like the one that showed up on our table—hearty, familiar, and made from what was on hand.
Classic American Goulash
Somewhere between Old World stew and Italian-style baked pasta, American goulash found its permanent home on the American supper table. This casserole-style version, crowned with melted cheese and baked until bubbling around the edges, is the kind of meal that fed countless families after long workdays and school nights.
Stay-Crisp French Fries
French fries have a way of disappointing when they don’t hold their crunch. You’ve had them—perfect when they hit the table, but soft and lifeless just minutes later. This method solves that problem.
