Fried Goat Cheese with Pistachio Dust, Pepper, and Vanilla Honey
These goat cheese balls have been on the menu for 15 years at Beau Owen's restaurant the Lazy Goat. Why are these little balls of goodness so appealing? “Their flavor profiles match so well together—the honey, the pistachios, and the goat cheese,” Owens says. “And let’s just be honest: anything that’s deep-fried is gonna be […]
Chef’s Dish: Southern Classics Meet Mediterranean Flavors at The Lazy Goat
Photographed by Paul Mehaffey Tucked up against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina, garners its fair share of accolades these days for its food scene, which is bubbling over with good places to eat—notto mention three James Beard Award nominees. But that wasn’t the case in 2007 when restaurateur Carl Sobocinski […]
Brown Butter and Sage Biscuits with Pecorino Romano PDO
A little bit abbondanza, a little bit bless your heart—these classic Southern brown butter biscuits get an Italian boost from sage and Pecorino Romano PDO.
One Cheese, Five Ways: Pimento Pride
Shredded cheddar, tangy pimento peppers, and plenty of mayonnaise make this cheesy spread irresistible
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Stuffed with Pimento Cheese
Crackers are mashed-up with shredded cheddar, pimentos, green onions, and crispy celery, in homage to another favorite pimento cheese concoction.
Pimento Cheese Straws
Southern-style cheese straws are savory shortbread, made of butter, flour, and cheese. This recipe gets pimento cheese added to the mix.
Hot Baked Pimento Cheese Dip
This is decadence—pure, unadulterated, middle-American decadence. Add cream cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
You can’t get much more Southern than deviled eggs. The secret to these deviled eggs is butter, a culinary school tip that takes this Southern staple from delicious to sublime.
Pimento Cheese Burger with Candied Jalapeños
This classic spread gets the burger treatment, and candied jalapeños add an unexpected burst of spicy-sweet flavor.
Voicings: Ashley Christensen
The Raleigh-based chef has six restaurants under her belt including a fried chicken joint, Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, and a burger spot called Chuck’s.
