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RECIPES


Caramel-Apple Bar
Recipe by Kimme Hargrove Get creative with this family-friendly, do-it-yourself caramel-apple bar that allows everyone to make personalized versions of the sweet treat. Slice green and red apples, and insert a long lollipop stick into each slice. Place dips such as white chocolate, milk chocolate and Caramel-Apple Caramel (see recipe below) in dishes. Offer toppings such as sprinkles, crumbled graham crackers, miniature chocolate chips, toffee bits, marshmallows, shredded coc

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Nov 32 min read
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Blood Orange Coffeecake
Recipe by Lauren McElwain Winter is almost here, and blood oranges will soon be in season. Try making this bright and festive coffeecake for your special someone. Crumble 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar Zest of 1 blood orange ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Cake 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ⅓ cup sugar ⅓ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1½ teaspoons vanilla

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Nov 32 min read
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Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread
Oxford’s Kelly Bell shared her gluten-free sourdough bread recipe with us. Read more about Kelly’s experience learning to bake bread and other local bakers here: Breaking Bread . Recipe by Kelly Bell  130 grams fed gluten-free sourdough starter (to feed your starter: Add 1:1, brown rice flour and water. Let it double. Once it starts to go down, it is ready for dough.) 375 grams bottled or filtered water, at room temperature 13 grams fine sea salt 13 grams honey 1 package rap

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Nov 22 min read
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Butternut Squash, Kale and Chickpea Curry with Naan
Recipe by Lauren McElwain Anticipation of cooler weather and falling leaves led Lauren McElwain to imagine this dish featuring international flavors, warm spices and seasonal produce. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 shallot, minced 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cumin 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1-2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 1 bunch kale (s

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Nov 22 min read
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French Onion Soup with Steak
In early January of 2023, north Mississippi had a major snowstorm, and no one moved for almost an entire week. Mother Nature dropped several inches of snow followed by very low temperatures for days, and travel was not possible. On the third day of being homebound, I was about to go stir crazy. So, I decided I would make some soup for my family and a few neighbors for the cold week ahead. I didn’t have a lot of items to select from but had a good many onions and a frozen stea

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Nov 22 min read
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Asian Pasta Salad
Recipe by Lauren McElwain For a twist on the traditional, try packing this simple Asian Pasta Salad, with crisp vegetables and a yummy sauce, in your picnic basket. 1 (8-ounce) package Asian noodles ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup soy sauce 1 clove minced garlic 1 tablespoon honey 1 red bell pepper, julienned 8 green onions, julienned 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds  Cook noodles by the instructions on the package, and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk

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Nov 21 min read
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Spiced Apple Salad
Recipe by Kimme Hargrove With candied walnuts and an apple cider vinaigrette, this is a fun and tasty salad any time of year. 2 cups walnuts, chopped ½ cup sugar 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Pinch cinnamon Pinch cumin Pinch curry powder ½ cup canola oil 5 ounces arugula and spinach mix 1 apple, cut into matchsticks  To make candied walnuts, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add walnuts, sugar and but

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Nov 21 min read
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Turkey Pot Pie
Recipe by Kimme Hargrove Sandwiches aren’t the only way to use up leftover holiday turkey. For a warm, heartier option, try this Invitation Magazines turkey pot pie recipe. ⅓ cup butter 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup peeled and chopped potatoes ½ cup chicken broth 1 ½ cups milk Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups chopped leftover turkey 1 package refrigerated pie crusts  Heat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. S

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Nov 21 min read
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Winter Drinks
When the weather outside is frightful, mix up a batch of one of these hot adult drinks to share with friends and family. Recipes by Sarah McCullen Godwin Mulled Red Wine 2 oranges, plus more orange slices for garnish 1 bottle dry red wine 8 whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish 2 star anise 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup ¼ cup brandy or Grand Marnier, optional Thinly slice 1 of the oranges; juice the remaining orange. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced o

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Nov 21 min read
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Game Day Gathering
Share these seasonally inspired recipes with friends and family at your tailgate table this fall. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Styled by...

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Sep 104 min read
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Snack Time Smorgasbord
Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Styled by Jennie Lee | Photographed by Joe Worthem Prep these creative after-school snacks to help your kids...

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Aug 22 min read
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In Season: Watermelon Ice Pops
Cold, refreshing and made with ingredients from local farmers, Oxsicles’ watermelon ice pops hit the spot on a hot summer day. Written by...

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Jun 22 min read
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In Season: Greens
Native Son Farm’s many varieties of organic greens pack a punch in recipes from smoothies to stir-fries to soups. Recipes by Sarah Godwin...

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May 52 min read
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In Season: Strawberries
Every spring, Clear Creek Produce brings an abundance of sweet strawberries to markets all around north Mississippi. Recipe by Sarah...

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Apr 23 min read
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In Season: Honey
Mardis Honey Farm offers local honey and more in stores and farmers markets all around north Mississippi. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | ...

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Mar 23 min read
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In Season: Eggs
Falkner Farms offers its farm-fresh eggs in several north Mississippi locations. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem...

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Feb 43 min read
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Red Noodle Soup
This updated version of a Depression-era family soup recipe warms the heart. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem “This...

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Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Rosemary Foccacia
A perfect accompaniment to any wintertime soup. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem Baked in a large skillet, this...

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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Italian Wedding Soup
A perfect marriage of ingredients comes together in this comforting soup. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem Winter...

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Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Warm Spice Layer Cake
With fall flavors and candied pecans, this tall cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe...

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Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Apple Cider Cocktail
This simple and original seasonal cocktail will please adult palates this fall. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem...

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Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Fantasy Football Food
Favorite Southern ingredients come to life in these original recipes. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem  Feast...

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Aug 30, 20244 min read
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Caesar Pasta Salad
Fresh Caesar dressing, crunchy romaine lettuce and grilled chicken pack a punch in this pasta salad. Recipe by Sarah Godwin | ...

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Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Grilled Flatbread Pizza
Fire up the grill for this simple summertime family-friendly meal. Recipe and photograph by Sarah Godwin This summertime twist on pizza...

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May 31, 20241 min read
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Grilled Shortcake
Simple ingredients come together for this summery take on strawberry shortcake. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem...

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May 2, 20241 min read
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Savoring Thyme
Dress up your grilled cheese with savory herbs and sweet honey. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem Made with...

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Apr 4, 20241 min read
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Colorful Spring Soba Salad
Try this simple, sweet-and-savory spring salad. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem This salad features Japanese soba...

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Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Full Bowls and Full Hearts
This updated version of a Depression-era family soup recipe warms the heart. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem This...

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Feb 2, 20242 min read
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S'mores Shake
Shake it up this season with a festive milkshake. For more shakes that will delight children and adults alike, go to...

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Dec 22, 20231 min read
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Caramel Eggnog Shake
Shake it up this season with a festive milkshake. For more shakes that will delight children and adults alike, go to...

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Dec 15, 20231 min read
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Green Grinch Shake
Shake it up this season with a festive milkshake. For more shakes that will delight children and adults alike, go to...

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Dec 1, 20231 min read
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Peanut Chicken
Try this Thai-inspired supper to spice up your weeknight recipe routine. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem Salty...

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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Seasonal Compound Butters
Try your hand at these fall-flavored compound butters to serve alongside your Pumpkin Cornbread. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed...

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Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Pumpkin Cornbread
A tasty and seasonal twist on traditional Southern cornbread. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem Cornbread can be...

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Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Rosemary Roasted Home Fries
From the Kitchen of Sarah Godwin Photographed by Joe Worthem Add these seasoned home fries to your tailgate spread or Sunday brunch menu....

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Sep 28, 20231 min read
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Simple Spinach Salad
From the Kitchen of Sarah Godwin Photographed by Joe Worthem Add this simple salad to your tailgate spread or Sunday brunch menu. Find...

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Sep 21, 20231 min read
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Fried Grit Bites with Tomato Chutney
From the Kitchen of Sarah Godwin Photographed by Joe Worthem Add these fried grit bites to your tailgate spread or Sunday brunch menu....

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Sep 14, 20231 min read
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Weekend Brunch
Make brunch the highlight of fall weekends with these original recipes. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by Joe Worthem Whether...

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Aug 31, 20233 min read
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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
Use this homemade mayonnaise in the trio of chicken salad recipes that appear in our August magazine! From the Kitchen of Sarah Godwin |...

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Aug 11, 20231 min read
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Chicken Salad Trio
Bring something new to your lunch or dinner table with these creative chicken salad recipes. Recipes by Sarah Godwin | Photographed by...

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Jul 30, 20232 min read
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Double Citrus Gingersnap Tart
With a crunchy homemade crust and cool, creamy center made from simple citrus ingredients, this icebox pie is sure to satisfy any sweet...

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Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Lime Icebox Pie
This icebox pie — a simpler twist on a traditional key lime pie — spends less time in the oven than in the refrigerator, making it a...

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Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Icebox Pies
Cool off with chilled pies that feature bright summer citrus flavors. Recipes by Sarah McCullen | Photographed by Joe Worthem These...

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May 31, 20232 min read
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Beth's Hot Sauce
Drizzle over tacos, top a bowl of chili or dip tortilla chips in this spicy homemade sauce. From the Kitchen of Sarah McCullen |...

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May 25, 20231 min read
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Weeknight Guacamole
Ripe avocados, fresh cilantro and a few pantry staples are all that’s needed for this easy-to-make guacamole. From the Kitchen of Sarah...

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May 25, 20231 min read
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Chicken Verde Taquitos
For a colorful, homemade meal perfect for any fiesta, start with these homemade taquitos. From the Kitchen of Sarah McCullen |...

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May 25, 20231 min read
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Una Cena Para El Cinco de Mayo
For a colorful, homemade meal perfect for any fiesta, try these original recipes. Recipes by Sarah McCullen | Photographed by Joe...

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May 5, 20232 min read
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Berry Mock-jito
Mark any special springtime occasion with this cheerful drink made from fresh berries and mint. Make it even more your own by whipping up...

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Apr 20, 20231 min read
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Green Apple Cooler
A refreshing drink for a warm, sunny day. Make it even more your own by whipping up a batch of simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar...

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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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Citrus Fuzz
Freshly squeezed citrus and colorful fruit brings out bright flavors in this Citrus Fizz handcrafted mocktail. From the Kitchen of Sarah...

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Apr 1, 20231 min read
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