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 • March/April 2026 Volume 23, Issue 2

Southern Back Roads

Sideboard

Spring Simplicity • Serve up quick and easy salads for seasonal picnics and family meals

Fresh & Flavorful Slow Cooker Meals • Let your slow cooker do the work for you with these meals that are perfect for the longer spring days ahead

Discover the Soul of the Shoals • From its Southern food to its musical roots, the Shoals area of Alabama is full of rich history and delicious eats worthy of a road trip to explore it all

Crawfish Season • Indulge in these recipes that make the most of a Louisiana favorite

WORTH THEIR WEIGHT • Pound cake is the quintessential Southern dessert, perfect for sharing with family and friends. With its gorgeous golden crust and moist, buttery crumb, it’s perfect plain or all dolled up

Family Ties • Serve up this fun Southern spread at your next reunion

RISE and SHINE • The best weekends start with brunch. These hearty breakfasts are so satisfying, and we are pulling out our collection of favorite cast-iron pieces to get the job done.

Mix It Up • Grab your favorite baking mixes, and let your creativity flow in these quick creations

Wander Awhile • These small towns make for the perfect destinations to explore in the springtime

Sweet Tea • A tall glass of sweet iced tea is a Southern staple, and this sugary sip is just as delicious stirred into these tasty eats

Springtime Sweets • Blogger Eden Westbrook’s tea cakes are the perfect seasonal treat

8 Wood-Fired Dining Hot Spots • At these standout Southern restaurants, the hearth is not only the centerpiece of the kitchen but also the soul of the menu

Recipe Index

Easy as Pie • Serve up slices of this easy treat from Paula Deen