The South’s classic summertime sipper gets a fruity upgrade in this refreshing peach tea. Jessica Furniss Peach tea is proof that peaches rarely need a lot of fussing to reveal their true beauty. That’s true of so many fresh Southern fruits and vegetables, but peaches sit high atop the list. Credit:Jessica Furniss When summer’s days seem hottest and longest, the orchards bless us with a bounty of fresh peaches. And betweencobblersandice cream, the cook’s quest to quickly use the treasured fruitbefore it ruinsis frenzied....

Top off cupcakes with a homemade raspberry frosting that packs a big punch of sweet-tart flavor. Add some extra razzle-dazzle to that cake this summer. Freshraspberriesimpart a lovely pink hue to this silky cream cheesefrosting, which calls for just five ingredients. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley This raspberry cream cheese frosting would pair wonderfully with a variety of cake flavors, from vanilla to chocolate....

The pink glaze is the sweet topping for a beautiful dessert. strawberries) 1 3/4cups, plus2Tbsp.granulated sugar, divided 1cup(8 oz. container) Baking spray with flour 1 1/4cups(5 oz. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios )powdered sugar Directions Gather all ingredients. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F. Thoroughly strain strawberries using a fine mesh strainer set over a medium bowl. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Set strawberries and strained juices aside separately. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice, and almond extract, about 10 seconds....

This layered meringue cake is best in spring, when strawberries are juicy and plump. But blackberries, blueberries, even peaches would be great. Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake is a harbinger of summer. Credit:Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn We’re not too shy to share our complete guide for how to make strawberry meringue cake. Read on for the dish. We do not recommend freezing Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake....

There’s a lot more than defrosting time to consider. One of your biggest decisions is fresh versus frozen. It also involves how the turkey was raised, flavor, cost, time, and preparation. Credit: Michael Pohuski/Getty Images Read below to learn more about everything you’re gonna wanna know before youbuy your bird. How Fresh Vs. Some of these birds were also raised antibiotic-free. Frozen Turkeys Frozen birds are generally raised in close-spaced tweaks....

Tender crust, tart apples, and a sugary-crisp coatingthese are pockets of yum! The gently spiced filling balances tart apples. The crust is crisp but tender, and the sugar-cinnamon coating provides a lick-your-lips finish that’s purely irresistible. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Ranking; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Our Test Kitchen called these mini fried pies “as perfect as a fried apple pie could be!” And we couldn’t agree more. What Do Fried Apple Pies Taste Like?...

Don’t call it a copycat. These fried apples are even better than the original. Emily Laurae Why Are Cracker Barrel’s Fried Apples So Special? Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee The seasonings for fried apples are classic apple companions: brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. How To Make Fried Apples This is a fast and easy side dish. So easy, in fact, you might not need a recipe after you make it the firs time....

With a few flavorful upgrades, the classic Southern fried bologna sandwich goes to an all-new level. It’s the throw in of humble dish that always satisfies. And it’s worlds apart from acold bologna sandwich. Credit: Monica Farber We have a few more tricks up our sleeve. Read on for our best fried bologna sandwich secrets. Fried Bologna Sandwich Ingredients Several ingredients are very important to how good your fried bologna sandwich is....

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These wings can be fried ahead of time and kept warm in the oven or reheated the next day. These wings can be fried ahead of time and kept warm in the oven orreheated the next day. For that matter, they’re great cold, and served for an afternoon lunch on the porch. Credit: JENNIFER DAVICK; STYLING: BUFFY HARGETT vegetable oil 2cupsall-purpose flour 3tablespoonspepper 1tablespoonsalt 1tablespoondried oregano 1tablespoonpaprika 1 12teaspoonschili powder...

Fried deviled eggs have a crispy coating of panko and Parmesan. The first bite is crunchy. What Are Fried Deviled Eggs? Credit: Micah A. Leal Fried deviled eggs are a unique twist on a beloved appetizer. For the crispiest coating, these fried deviled eggs should be fried right before serving. Split the whites and yolks, and prepare the filling. Store the egg whites and yolk mixture separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one day....

These fried fish sandwiches are far better than anything from a drive-thru. Tilapia, catfish, snapper, cod, sole, and more can also be used with success. Thinner, flaky white fish is better in this applicationmeatier fish like tuna or swordfish will be too dense. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Using thawed frozen fish is perfectly fine; just be sure to pat it dry thoroughly before breading....

It’s unthinkable to pass up a plate of fried green tomatoes in the South. Learn how to make fried green tomatoes, plus how to serve and store them. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins What’s So Special About Fried Green Tomatoes? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins Upon mention, many people think of the 1991 movie of the same name starringKathy Batesand Jessica Tandy. Here’s everything you need. Drain on paper towels or a rack....