My first encounter with Alabama Fire Crackers came during college football season when a buddy from Tuscaloosa brought them ...

Using her preferred all-in-one method, Mary's easiest ever chocolate cake recipe is simply filled with cream and jam. This is a light and airy chocolate cake for those who don't like it too rich.

Tinned tomatoes and cannellini beans make it extra satisfying. Comfort food can still be quick and this recipe involves just 10 minutes of prep. The chicken is coated in a zaatar, lemon and garlic ...

Later, she surprises me with a homemade cherry ... adapted their tamale recipe, using local ingredients, like corn husks instead of banana leaf, and cornmeal for masa flour. Peeling open the rough ...