Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2024 i Southern Living

NO ONE in our family loved Thanksgiving more than my Aunt Dorritte. I’ve written about her husband, Goodloe, who was famous for his Bloody Marys, but she was the one who cooked for days, sweated every detail, and made you feel lucky to be there. My mother and Dorritte took turns hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas for more than 40 years, so I grew up celebrating at her house as much as my own. When you walked through her front door (usually adorned with a fall wreath), she greeted you with a big hug and a smile, and her house was filled with all sorts of wonderful smells. She often made homemade yeast rolls with melted butter on top, a particular weakness for my brother, Marshall. For appetizers, she’d put out…

AFTER RESIDING in their Georgian-style house for 10 years, the homeowners called on the late architect Frank Neely and interiors expert Margaret Kirkland for renovations to meet their evolving needs. “They had figured out how their family lived in the home and had a full, detailed wish list for the updates,” says Kirkland. Included in those must-haves were scratch-resistant brick pavers to combat muddy paws and boots plus a space dedicated to their yellow Lab, Belle (shown above). The result was this dog den, which also functions as a casual entry and scullery. “Belle is very much a family member, so they wanted her to have a place that was totally her own,” she says. While a cozy under-counter niche for Belle’s bed is the main feature of the…

THE DEEP thrum of an upright bass and the steady buzz of chatter drifts our way as we reach the outskirts of Black Mountain’s Tailgate Market. Before I’ve even made it to the inner circle of tightly packed tents, I’m offered homemade baked goods and a tote bag to carry soon-to-be-purchased wares. Having just come from breakfast (a hearty potato-veggie hash laced with lemon-tahini sauce from Open Oven Brunch and Bakery), I politely decline the cookies and go about surveying the setup. Patrons crisscross between rows of vendors, who are peddling everything from locally foraged mushrooms to handmade pottery to almond croissants. Children situated around pint-size tables are hard at work on a construction paper craft, and a band is passionately strumming a folk version of Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to…

THE TURKEY doesn’t always have to be the center of attention on Thanksgiving. We turned to five chefs—who are originally from all over the world but have come to call the South home—to prove that the sides steal the show. Their riffs on classics combine familiar ingredients with others that might be new to you. The green beans are made creamy with coconut milk instead of canned soup, the sweet potatoes are topped with chile-laced pecans rather than marshmallows, and the Cranberry Chutney (seasoned with ginger, mustard seeds, and cloves) is bound to upstage the typical canned sauce. Infused with bold flavors, these recipes are sure to liven up your feast and complement all your favorite standbys. Trinidad and Tobago Macaroni Pie “Macaroni pie is not a dish I would…

Spicy Pear-and-Cheddar Bites ACTIVE 15 MIN. - TOTAL 20 MIN. SERVES 8 Stir together 3 Tbsp. each extra-virgin olive oil and melted unsalted butter, 2 tsp. minced garlic, 1 ½ tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme, and ¼ tsp. each garlic powder and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Arrange 24 large round buttery crackers (such as Breton) in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets lined with Reynolds Kitchens® Unbleached Parchment Paper; brush with olive oil mixture. Bake at 350°F with racks in top third and lower third positions until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer crackers to a platter; top each with a slice of smoked sharp white Cheddar cheese and a thin slice of red Anjou pear. Spoon ½ tsp. hot pepper jelly over each pear slice;…

How To Make a Darn Good Gravy Perfect our richest, silkiest sauce ever (page 82) with these steps 1. SAUTÉ Brown the turkey neck, giblets, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. This creates flavorful bits (known as “fond”) in the bottom of the pan that will add depth to the base of the gravy. 2. DEGLAZE Pour in wine (or water) to release the brown bits, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula to loosen any stubborn spots. Cook until the liquid has almost evaporated. 3. INCLUDE HERBS Add chicken stock along with parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer, undisturbed, until reduced by about half to help concentrate and enrich the mixture. Strain, discard solids, and set aside stock. 4. SEPARATE While the turkey rests, strain the drippings.…

WHAT WE’RE LOVING, SHARING, AND CELEBRATING Breathing Room Soft pinks and rich orange tones are the focus of this centerpiece composition. “I always like to start with branches, like the kangaroo paw and dried beech leaves used here, to build a base for how I want the shape to look,” says McAfee, who held them in place with a block of florist foam inside the footed vessel. She tucked some flowers (a combination of zinnias, dahlias, and caramel antique roses) deep down for dimension while positioning others to pop out. “I like working with negative space,” she says. “It feels more interesting and also allows you to showcase pretty flowers like these ranunculus.” Persimmons peek out at the bottom of the arrangement, delivering extra texture and nodding to the season.…

THANKSGIVING is one of the few times of the year when family members from near and far gather around a table, bringing with them a host of dietary preferences, strong opinions, and casseroles. There are the traditionalists, who scan the buffet to make sure all of the usual recipes are present and accounted for—it’s just not the holidays without creamed onions, you know. There are the adventurous types, who shock everyone with a dish that came out of left field. (I apologize for the short ribs with Swiss chard I made instead of turkey in 2010.) And then there are the precious children, who eat only beige and brown foods on a daily basis but then make an exception to this rule on holidays—when they reject a veritable sea…

Appetizers Spicy Pear-and-Cheddar Bites, P. 91 Beverages Bourbon Sparkler, P. 91 Breakfasts Cheese Dreams Breakfast Casserole, P. 90 Mains Cauliflower Personal “Pizzas,” P. 21 French Onion Turkey, P. 82 “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Smoked” Turkey, P. 81 Mayo-Roasted Turkey, P. 82 Nashville Hot Fried Cauliflower Sandwiches, P. 20 Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Smoky Mayo, P. 21 Sides Braised Sweet Potatoes with Piri Piri Pecans, P. 87 Butternut Squash-and-Fennel Gratin, P. 70 Butternut Squash Salad with Collards and Radicchio, P. 70 Cheesy Dressing Muffins, P. 89 Cranberry Chutney, P. 85 Creamed String Beans, P. 87 Nana’s Marinated Pea Salad, P. 16 Rajas Poblanas with Potatoes, P. 87 Rice- and Poblano-Stuffed Butternut Squash, P. 71 Sourdough Bread Dressing, P. 89 Trinidad and Tobago Macaroni Pie, P. 85 Veggie-Packed Sourdough Dressing, P.…

BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR A BETTER LIFE WHEN Erica and Dave Garrison tapped Stephanie Sabbe to liven up their new-to-them Nashville house in 2017, it felt something like destiny for the designer. For years, Sabbe had lived a block over from the couple’s historic Neoclassical revival home, and she’d always wanted to know the exterior paint color. “I chickened out and never asked,” she recalls. (It’s PPG Paints’ Delicate White, PPG1001-1.) These days, after a two-phase decorating project—with a renovation by architect Van Pond Jr. in between—she can tell you nearly every shade in the house, along with fabric and wallpaper selections. “I’m not adventurous with design in a way that I’m making up something new. I love traditional sofa lines and architecture,” admits Sabbe, whose book, Interiors of a Storyteller,…

ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL AND CULTURE The decision about where we want to spend our retirement involves complex variables that include our families, health, interests, aspirations, and finances. As the cost of living continues to rise, finding the right city or town to make your money last as long as possible is paramount. For more and more people nearing or entering retirement, the South continues to be a draw, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Vero Beach, Florida, and plenty of zip codes in between. More American families have moved to this region than any other part of the country for the past decade, and that trend is expected to continue. To identify the South’s best places to retire for 2024, Investopedia, a financial news and education website where I serve as…

SOUTHERN COOKING AT ITS BEST Mayo-Roasted Turkey ACTIVE 40 MIN. - TOTAL 4 HOURS, 40 MIN., PLUS 12 HOURS DRY BRINING SERVES 8 TO 10 1 (12- to 14-lb.) turkey2 tsp. poultry seasoning5 Tbsp., plus ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided2¼ tsp. black pepper, divided1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s), divided1 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary, plus 4 sprigs, divided1 Tbsp. minced fresh sage, plus 4 sprigs, divided1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme, plus 4 sprigs, divided6 garlic cloves, grated (1 Tbsp.), plus 1 garlic head, halved crosswise, divided1 lemon, zested and quartered, divided1 yellow onion, quarteredMixed herb sprigs and lemon halves and wedges (optional) 1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; set aside for gravy, if desired. Pat turkey dry. Stir together poultry seasoning, 5 tablespoons of the kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons…