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When a state legislature strikes a blow for regional gastronomy, it’s usually on the symbolic level, like when Texas lawmakers designated chili to be their official state dish in 1977. But the Georgia ...

My dad, Jack, used to reminisce about small fried apple fritters that his mother, Elizabeth, would make for him when he was a kid. Of course, like many passed-down family recipes, this one wasn’t ...

A homemade fried apple pie inspired by the classic favorite, featuring a crisp crust and warm, sweet filling made with simple ...

There are delicacies I have enjoyed throughout parts of the world that I will fondly conjure from my memories from time to time — brisket off a tailgate at an ASU football game in Sept. 1996, the ...

After the recent winter weather, we wanted to check in with a friend who thrives on personal connection. We knew she didn't like being away from her work. There are a few people who refer to her as ...

Angeli all day today I figured I would take advantage of the fryer and make Fried Peach Pies (served with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream). How bad can they be? Sooo not bad. The best ever. I made a crust ...

My mother rarely made Southern food when I was growing up even though she is from the South. She said it was because her mother never taught her. That always seemed likely: My grandmother was a sweet ...

In Yale, Oklahoma, Mugsy’s Grubhouse serves as a culinary oasis along Highway 51, delighting patrons with smoked meats, homemade desserts, and the vibrant hospitality of owner Darrell Mueggenborg, who ...