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 • November/December 2026 Volume 23, Issue 6

Contributors

Editor’s Letter

Sideboard

Sheet Pan SUPPERS • Late fall and early winter aren’t just about the holidays. There are also plenty of cozy weeknight suppers to be had in the midst of all the celebrating, whether you’re hosting holiday company or enjoying a simple night at home.

Beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia • Meander over to this charming little north Georgia town for a mountainside escape

Sides Take Center Stage • These classic Thanksgiving and Christmas dishes will be the best versions of the basics you’ve ever made

As Sweet as Can Be • These decadent treats make great Christmas gifts and will be a welcome addition to any holiday dessert spread

The Ultimate Christmas Dinner • Fill your plates with flavor with this supper worthy of the most wonderful day of the year

Cookbook Roundup • Check out these five fabulous cookbooks to stock your shelves or finish up your holiday gift list

Holiday PIES • Whether you’re baking sweets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festivity in between, these perfect pies are sure to impress

Cheese, Cheese, Cheese • Melty, bubbly, and baked golden, these recipes celebrate cheese at its best

Christmas Cookies • Fix a plate of festive goodies for Santa with these yummy sweets

COCONUT • A humble ingredient like flaked coconut can go a long way to create delicious snacks and sweets

Cheese Straws • This Southern snack’s beloved flavor is delicious every which way you slice or pipe it

8 Southern Hotels for an Old-Fashioned Christmas

Sweet & Simple • This heartwarming West Virginia apple cake is easy to love

White Christmas • Sip on something sweet, bubbly, and refreshing this holiday season

Meringue Magic • Bring a stunning tart to the table this with this luscious seasonal dish

Recipe Index

Cranberry Sweetness • Seasonal spices and tart cranberries bring plenty of Christmas cheer to these bars from Paula Deen