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 • September/October 2026 Volume 23, Issue 5

Contributors

Editor’s Letter

Sideboard

Sweet Treats & Autumn Memories • Bring family and friends to the table to enjoy the fall season

Air Fryer Meals • Use this convenient countertop assistant to create easy family meals

Lake Charles, Louisiana • Visit this one-of-a-kind town for a little taste of everything

Fall Festival • These seasonal recipes are as fun and nostalgic as they are tasty

BAKE TO SCHOOL • Prepare for upcoming bake sales, lunch box sweets, or easy weeknight treats with the family with these easy grab-and-go goodies

IT’S GAME TIME • Gather together with family to watch football and enjoy a seasonal supper

Pumpkin • Keep your pantry stocked with cans of pumpkin all season long to savor these autumn dishes

The Road to the Perfect Tailgate Runs through Fredericksburg • Your guide to a long weekend in Texas wine country and the tailgate spread you’ll bring home from it

POT PIE • Switch up the flavors, or even try a handheld version, and enjoy this comfort food staple every which way

American as Fried Apple Pie • Hand pies dipped in a decadent glaze make a great way to enjoy beloved flavors of fall

Recipe Index

Skillet Supper • Try this sizzling seasonal dish from Paula Deen