Taste of the South

Taste of the South helps you savor the unique dishes, cooking personalities and culinary destinations of the South - and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet! For readers who love Southern cooking or simply experimenting with new flavors, this magazine is a guidebook. Taste of the South is for those who have a passion for good food, at home and on the road. Every issue is a guide to Southern lifestyle.

Taste of the South • September/October 2025 Volume 22, Issue 5

Southern Tailgating

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Fill Up the Pot • Fall with family is the perfect time for nostalgic comfort food

Turn Up the Heat • Whether you like chili creamy with lots of toppings or rich, red, and loaded with spices, we rounded up our best chili recipes to kick off the season

Tailgating in Tennessee • Take in all that Tennessee tailgating has to offer

Cozy Comfort • Breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for supper, this cheesy sausage and hash brown casserole ticks all the boxes and is perfect any time

SNACK TIME • Mix and match these crave-worthy mixes to all your fall festivities, from tailgates and potlucks to picnics and road trips

Raise the Bar • Brownies and bars filled with warm spices, rich flavors, and fall fruits are some of the best ways to embrace the season

TAILGATE Traditions • Every school has its favorite tailgating traditions, and the South’s SEC schools are legendary when it comes to putting out a spread. We’ve rounded up some impressive fare to add to your game day roster that can’t be beat.

Winning Wings • Football season is here, and that means chicken wings are on the menu. You don’t even have to like football to enjoy these worth-the-mess recipes.

Bourbon • Southern imbibers have kept bourbon in their pantries for generations. We use it in everything from cocktails, of course, to sweet and savory dishes filled with unforgettable, rich flavor.

PECAN PIE • Is it possible to improve on a Southern pecan pie? While it’s certainly great as is, its beloved flavors are worthy of exploring.

Winning Chicken Dinners • Easy yet flavorful, these hearty suppers from Paula Deen are recipes you’ll be proud to share

Spice It Up • Sorghum, cinnamon, and the warming spices in the rum make this cocktail memorably delicious

Sugar and Spice • This tried-and-true, family-favorite bread is rich and full of warming pie spice and a touch of cardamom. The buttery topping bakes into a lofty golden crown that makes this loaf feel perfectly regal.

College Town Cravings • From cult-favorite breakfast sandwiches to chef-driven comfort food, these off-campus staples serve up serious flavor with a side of school spirit

Recipe Index

Keep a Lid on It • Vintage Blacklock Foundry 12-inch Cast-Iron Lid from South Pittsburg, Tennessee, circa 1896