If you prefer, you can pile the lamb and salad on top of a larger pocketless pita for an open-face sandwich and drizzle with sauce. Pocketless pitas are sold at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets....

For as long as I can remember, the women of my family have gotten together every Good Friday to bake Easter pies at my parents' house.

Your guests will still be talking about these zingy, crunchy bites long after the party’s over.

The heat of horseradish plays up the turnips’ and potatoes’ earthy qualities, and a topping of toasted bread crumbs lends a delightful crunch.

Though they’re a nod to the classic pairing of cooking greens with a ham hock, these gently bitter greens have several important differences.

Several traditional southern themes come together in this gorgeous layer cake that’s both down-home and elegant.

Corn bread gets fancy in dainty individual portions—and the flecks of red add more than just cosmetic flair.

Juicy pineapple with a nip of rum and ginger is a sophisticated compote that complements bites of the pecan spice cake but also makes a satisfying light dessert on its own.

No southern holiday meal would be complete without sweet potatoes, and this simple twist on old-fashioned candied yams tastes bright and full of nuance.

Spooned onto buttery toast points, it makes for tiny little bites with big sea flavor.