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 • May/June 2026 Volume 23, Issue 3

Just Beachy

Sideboard

Sweet Summertime • Warm memories and decadent desserts from Brenda Gantt

Savor the Sea • Dive into dinner with these cool seafood salads, perfect for warm summer evenings on the patio

Taking It Easy on Virginia’s Eastern Shore • Explore the Eastern Shore of Virginia and all its incredible offerings

BUN INTENDED • Grilling season is here, so break out your grill and celebrate with juicy summer burgers. We’ve covered all the bases, from classic beef-and-cheese to a barbecue chicken burger and an impressive catfish burger, all loaded with crowd-pleasing toppings and homemade sauces for over-the-top flavor.

FROSTY favorites • On a hot summer day, there are few things more enjoyable than a cold, creamy ice cream pie for the melt-in-your-mouth dessert you crave

Summer Celebrations • Summertime special occasions are plenty—Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day—and all cause for a party. Let the fun begin!

SAY CHEESE • Nothing delivers a hot, crispy pizza like cast iron. Get out of the kitchen, fire up the grill, and turn your 12-inch skillet into a pizza pan. Our easy make-ahead dough is ready to roll when you are and makes homemade pizza a breeze.

Spread the Love • The season’s best flavors are found in jars of fruit preserves and jams lining your pantry and refrigerator shelves. They are just the ingredients you need for these summer favorites.

Seaside Spots to Explore • These charming little waterfront towns are the perfect summertime destinations

PIMIENTO CHEESE • We can never get enough of this Southern spread

Shrimp Boil on the Grill • You’ll feel like you’re in on a family tradition with this recipe from food blogger Eden Westbrook

Recipe Index

Fruity Favorite • Whip up this lovely cake from Paula Deen