Southern Cookout | Food & Wine

MENU: Southern Cookout

Hush Puppies with Green Zebra Tomato Jam

Clayton Miller makes a highly seasoned, Indian-inflected tomato jam with ginger, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne. It's a terrific accompaniment to his hush puppies—cheekily nicknamed "shut-your-piehole puppies" by the cooks in his kitchen.

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Grace Parisi makes a buttermilk-soaked fried chicken that's great dredged in flour or dipped in a beer batter.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Roasted Garlic and Herbs

"Butter is not the villain it once was," says Michel Nischan, who adds a little bit to roasted garlic to create a rich, creamy spread for corn on the cob.

Summer Chopped Salad with Quick-Pickled Vegetables

To add a tangy burst of flavor, Michel Nischan pickles the carrots, celery and peppers before tossing them with the rest of the salad.

Peach Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Tim Love's shortcake reflects his easygoing style: Instead of making individual biscuits or multiple layers, he simply pours the batter into a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. For smaller cakes, bake the batter in 24 muffin tins.

More Fantastic Recipes:

Southern Comfort Food

Healthy Grilling Recipes

Great Summer Desserts