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 • July/August 2026 Volume 23, Issue 4

Contributors

Southern Made

Sideboard

Family Reunions • Gather with your loved ones to make fun summer memories at the table

Low-Cook, No-Cook Meals • These low- and no-cook meals will make your summer meal planning a breeze

Nature in the Forefront on Hilton Head Island • Where the beauty of the Lowcountry truly shines

2026 taste 50 • WE HAVE GATHERED UP OUR FAVORITE FOOD FINDS, KITCHENWARE, EATERIES, SWEET SHOPS, EXPERIENCES, CHEFS, INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND SO MUCH MORE, AND WE’RE EXCITED TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU—IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER—IN OUR 2026 TASTE 50 AWARDS. THIS YEAR’S WINNERS CARRY ON THE TRADITION OF MAKING THE SOUTH A DELICIOUS PLACE TO BE.

Independence Day Dinner • Celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday with a classic Southern meal with family and friends

Cobblers & Crisps • Sink a spoon into these fruity treats for a weeknight treat or the perfect potluck dish to bake and take

Gelatin Goodness • Nostalgic fun is ready to be had with just a few packets of gelatin for sweet, jiggly treats

Celebrate America250 • A Southern Journey through History, Culture, and Innovation

BAKED BEANS • This savory side dish with a touch of sweetness is a potluck favorite for a reason, so we decided to stir up a few new ways to enjoy them

Dinner Party Perfection • Try a new technique for over-the-top tasty deviled eggs

Recipe Index

Tomato Time • This gorgeous savory cobbler from Paula Deen is topped with cheesy, buttery biscuits and makes the perfect addition to any summer menu