In the South, weddings, showers. birthdays, a retirement and high holidays, along with many of life's milestones and seasonal splendors all lend themselves to celebrations. Even the luxury of a Sunday evening at home with family-and friends considered to be family-can be a cause for a feast.
Led by executive chef Donald Drake and his team, Magnolias Restaurant remains at the forefront of upscale Southern cuisine, blending traditional ingredients and cooking techniques with modern flair for artful presentations.
The soul of the South meets the spark of innovation in dishes such as the Down South Egg Roll stuffed with collard greens, chicken and Tasso ham, served with red pepper puree, spicy mustard sauce and peach chutney and Shellfish over Grits with sauteed shrimp, sea scallops, lobster, creamy white grits, lobster butter sauce and fried spinach.
The food, along with some recipe histories and tidbits of ranch-lore, make this cookbook a must have!
Next time you need to rustle up some dinner, crack open this cookbook and get cookin'. This collection of hunger-bustin' recipes comes from the kitchens of cattlewomen all over the country. From breakfasts, to hearty stews, to tasty sides, to main dishes, recipes such as Sourdough Hotcakes, Good Brown Stew, Bull Sale Beans, Creamy Crockpot Steak, and Cowboy Cookies are great for feeding hardworking folks.