In this edition of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol have a few questions on their mind. Is pizza making as popular as the Wall Street Journal says it is? How do you get your hushpuppies soft and spongy? What are savory hand pies, actually empanadas? These are not all the questions tackled during this hour of delicious inquiries, they also speak with Cooking & Coping standout Bob Yarbrough and a host of very appreciative listeners. Let's eat ya'll! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Deep South Dining | Pizza, Hush Puppies, and More

The 162nd Mississippi State Fair starts October 6th and to usher in this once-a-year buffet of food and fun we welcome the Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gibson. Commissioner Gibson talks with Malcolm about fair food and the famous biscuit booth. He even shares the recipe live on-air. Since the 70's the Mississippi State Fair biscuit booth has given away tasty biscuits to hundreds of thousands of fairgoers, many of who make it a family tradtion. Then we welcome Jessie Zenor from Greenhouse on Porter who's biscuit business has built a true family-like following.Greenhouse on Porter Biscuit RecipeIngredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder¾ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 stick cold butter1 cup full-fat buttermilkDirections:Preheat oven to 425 degrees.In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt & pepper.Chop cold stick of butter into half-inch cubes. Using your fingers, squish the butter into the flour mixture until the largest pieces are about the size of peas.Stir in the buttermilk, mixing only until the dough comes together, careful to not overwork the biscuit dough.Dump the dough onto a floured surface and roughly shape it into a square about an inch thick. Cut into 9 pieces.Place biscuits on a parchment-lined pan and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.Serve with any topping you can dream up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Fair Biscuits

There are a few things that come to mind when people speak of southern charm and red velvet cake should definitely be one of them. At the top of this edition of Deep South Dining, Malcolm and Carol take a dive into the history of red velvet cake and even spend a few minutes tasting a chess pie that you can prepare at home. Just follow the recipe below. Also from just up the road in Tennessee, cookbook author and CEO of the Belle Meade Winery, Sheree Rose Kelley talks about her life in food and love of family recipes.Pumpkin Chess PieIngredients 1 stick butter1 Tablespoon flour2 eggs½ tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice¼ tsp salt1 ½ cups pumpkin (cooked or canned)3 Tablespoons bourbon or water1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell DirectionsHeat oven to 425 degrees.Cream the butter, sugar and flour. Beat in eggs. Stir in spices and salt. Mix well. Add pumpkin and bourbon. The mixture will have a “curdled” appearance. Pour into an unbaked pie shell.Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, then 350° for 40 minutes. Cool and serve. (Freezes well.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Southern Charms

Deep South Dining is the only show dedicated to food and southern culture that can start an episode talking about cheeseburgers, transition to fired pies, and end up in Australia with fried eggs. It may sound like a hard job but host Malcolm White and Carol Puckett pull it off every Monday morning. To connect more with Malcolm and Carol, join them online with the Cooking and Coping Facebook Group (Link). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Big Squash Energy

Chris Washington opened the catering company, Michael Cordell Eats during the height of the pandemic. Both as a way to keep money coming in to support his family but also as a way to pursue his passion for food more seriously. Talking with Malcolm and Carol they bond over their love for an anytime breakfast, cheesecakes, and learning the food industry on the ground floor. Also, friend of the show, Chef Enrika Williams shares her experience at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, and Carol shares feedback from listeners about the different ways to enjoy Deep South Dining. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Michael Cordell Eats

It is no question that catfish is one of Mississippi's top exports. 55% of all U.S. farm-raised catfish come from the Magnolia state. To help talk catfish and celebrate national catfish month, Malcolm White welcomes guest host Chef Enrika Williams to the show, while his skillet buddy Carol Puckett is out. As a true Mississippian Enrika has an opinion on how she likes her catfish and shares a piece of her process in the kitchen. Also, we hear from a few Deep South Dining favorites and answer the question: whole fish, fillets, or thin? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Whole, Fillets, or Thin?

As usual Malcolm and Carol start the show by letting us know what has been happening in their kitchen and shares some of the good news happening in the Mississippi food scene. Congratulations Austin Sumrall! Then without warning a bomb was launched onto the Deep South Dining community. The question was asked: How do I make creamy grits? So down the grits hole we went, answered a few emails, and also shared tips for exiting a food rut. It was a deliciously good time! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | More Grits Please

How far do you travel up the Scoville scale? Today Carol and Malcolm are talking about peppers and adding the right amount of spice to your recipes. Recently Malcolm took a trip to Avery Island, the home of Tabasco, and reports on some of his findings. Who knew Tobasco is aged in oak barrels like wine or your favorite whiskey? Also Java chimes in with some tips for parents gearing up for the upcoming school year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Spicy Summer

Mississippi summers can promise you three things sun, humidity, and water. But we don't mind, because it is great for our Mississippi vegetables. From backyard gardens to farmers' markets, this is a great time for summer veggies.  The summer harvest has also been good for figs. Malcolm and Carol share some tips for dealing with a robust amount of figs from preserves all the way to fig vodka. Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Fig Time

Malcolm and Carol have been skillet buddies for a long while and share their love of food, culture, and tomatoes with yall today.Heirloom Tomato Tart from Williams SonomaFor the crust1½ cups (7½ oz/235 g) all-purpose flour½ cup (2½ oz/75 g) cornmeal1 tsp sugar1¼ tsp salt½ cup (4 oz/125 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes⅓ cup (80 ml) plus 1 tbsp ice water3 tbsp olive oilFor the filling2 lb (1 kg) regular and cherry heirloom tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil4 green onions, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 ear corn, husk and silk removed, and kernels cut  off the cob 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil, plus basil leaves for garnishSalt and freshly ground pepper 2 oz (60 g) Gruyère cheese, shredded2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese1 large egg yolk whisked with 1 tbsp whole milkTo make the crust, in a food processor, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt and pulse briefly to mix. Scatter the butter over the top and pulse just until evenly distributed but large chunks of butter remain visible. In a measuring cup, whisk together the ice water and olive oil. Gradually add the ice-water mixture to the flour mixture, pulsing just until the dough begins to hold together but small chunks of butter are still visible. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and press into a rough 4-by-8-inch (10-by-20-cm) rectangle. Cover with the plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Core the regular tomatoes and cut crosswise into thick slices about ⅓ inch (9 mm) thick. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Place the slices in a single layer on several layers of paper towels, cover with another paper towel, and let drain. Meanwhile, in a frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the green onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, stir in the basil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool. Place a 15-inch (38-cm) square of parchment paper on a work surface. Transfer the dough to the parchment and roll out into a 9-by-14-inch (23-by-35-cm) rectangle. Slide the parchment with the dough onto a baking sheet. Spread the corn mixture over the dough, leaving a 2-inch (5-cm) uncovered border. Sprinkle the Gruyère and Parmesan evenly over the corn. Arrange the tomato slices in an even layer over the cheeses. Lift the edges of the dough and fold them over the filling, leaving the center uncovered. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg mixture. Bake until the crust is golden and the tomato juices are bubbling, 35–40 minutes. Scatter basil leaves over the tart, cut into slices, and serve warm. Serves 4 to 6. From Williams-SonomaTomato Pie (Estus Kea – Bay St. Louis, MS) 6-8 Ripe tomatoes16 Basil leaves chopped2 Bunches green onions chopped (green & white parts)1 Pillsbury Roll Out Crust, pre-baked for 10 minutes (or make your own!)1 ½ cups Mozzarella, shredded1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded1 ½ cups Mayonnaise1 tsp Cayenne 10-inch pie dish Preheat oven to 350 degrees Slice tomatoes and let them drain for an hour or two on a rack. Sprinkle each with Kosher salt and ground pepper (moderate on the salt).Put a layer of tomatoes on the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle a third of basil and a third of onions over tomatoes. Repeat twice.Mix cayenne into mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add the cheese and mix well. Top tomatoes with the cheese mixture. DO NOT SPREAD. Pat the mixture on top of the pie with your hands and make sure it seals along the edge. Bake for 30 minutes (Estus likes to put the broiler on for the last minute to toast the cheese) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Tomatopalooza

The 4th of July holiday is around the bend so Malcolm and Carol are taking things to the grill. Not just for meat, they share great grilling for tips for your fresh vegetables and everything else that needs a nice smokey flavor. Also, they discuss the classic American hot dog and all its glorious variations. And did you think okra was not making an appearance this summer? Slime or no slime, this summer vegetable takes center stage once again on Deep Sout Dining. Let's eat y'all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | For The Fourth

Salad Days is a hydroponic farm in Flora, MS that specializes in growing pesticide-free produce and can supply a wide variety of lettuce 365 days a year. Family-owned and operated Leigh Bailey and Salad Days is a part of a culinary resurgence happening in this small Madison County town. Leigh joins the show to talk about how she came to farming after a life in real estate and Flora's hot local food scene.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Salad Days

Since March 23, 2020, Malcolm and Carol have virtually hosted Deep South Dining. But through the bad wifi connections, bad sounding microphones. and everything else that could go wrong with a Zoom call they persevered. Now today is their first in-studio broadcast and they open things up with some old and new friends. From the Geaslt Gardener, Felder Rushing joins to talk about your produce garden and Chat Phillips is on the show to talk about his new Mississippi-based beverage company, Inaka Tea. It feels good to be back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | Together Again

What would the kitchen be without the incredible edible egg? As a dish by itself or as an ingredient the egg is in just about everything, from your baked goods to your fried rice. We talk with Ryn Laster from the MS Egg Marketing Board about their work and how they spread the message about the edible egg. Also, Malcolm and Carol discuss the best egg cooking and boiling techniques. Anybody up for some oven-fresh hardboiled eggs? Let's eat yall! Caprese Egg Muffins(courtesy of American Egg Board)Ingredients2 Tbsp olive oil3 cups baby spinach1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chiffonade1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp garlic powder10 large eggs, beaten36 pearls fresh mozzarellabalsamic glaze, to serveDirectionsPreheat oven to 350° and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the spinach and tomatoes until wilted, then place in a medium bowl. Add the fresh basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and eggs. Stir to combine.Use a ¼ measuring cup to divide the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Add 3 mozzarella pearls into each cup.Bake 18-23 minutes until eggs are set.Serve with balsamic glaze. Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days.Recipe Link - https://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes/caprese-egg-muffins/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | The Incredible Edible

Eddie Wright from Eddie Wright BBQ and Catering rejoins the show to talk about the upcoming grilling season as outside temperatures heat up. Utilizing the 3 T's of good barbeque: time, temperature, and technique, Eddie states you can achieve delicious barbeque no matter your equipment. As a recent award recipient from the Kingsford Charcoal: Preserve The Pit program Eddie also talks about the new recognition this award brings to his brand. Also, Malcolm asks the question of all barbeque questions: Does Mississippi have its own barbeque style? Later in the show, Stafford Shurden drops in to talk about his latest gas station food adventures and how he keeps his restaurant doors open for over sixteen years in small-town Mississippi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep South Dining | BBQ The Wright Way

There’s more to a recipe besides add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper. Pull up a chair to Deep South Dining and get a new recipe that you can try or you can share one of your own. Having some friends over and don’t know what to cook? Does everybody go crazy over your specialty dish? What’s the story behind your family’s secret sauce? It’s the history behind true southern cooking. It’s Deep South Dining! Monday mornings at 9 on MPB Think Radio.

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