Seasoned in the South, Cookbook of the Day

by Nicole Weston, Posted Mar 15th 2007 @ 7:56AM

Because Chapel Hill, North Carolina is a college town, people are constantly coming and going there. Crook's Corner is a restaurant that has developed a loyal following that doesn't waver in their support, even if some of those fans are students whose stay there is/was only temporary. The restaurant specializes in "new Southern" cooking, where traditional ingredients are flavors are presented in more modern ways. Seasoned in the South: Recipes from Crook's Corner and from Home is a cookbook that compiles the best recipes from the restaurant and from author Bill Smith's vast repertoire, arranging them by season in order to clearly indicate that fresh, season things should be used (as is done in so many modern cookbooks). The recipes are a mix of sophisticated dishes and "down-home" ones, with a leaning towards the latter, although many of the more traditional dishes have been updated. Chicken Pot Pie, Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Cold Fried Chicken counter Roast Pork with Artichoke Stuffing, Honeysuckle Sorbet and Salt-Cured Duck Legs. The cookbook isn't one for people looking for a resource of grandma's Southern favorites (consider Paula Deen for that), but for those looking for more refined recipes with a generous serving of Southern flavor.

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