Secrets of the Southern Table: A Food Lover's Tour of the Global South

Author: Virginia Willis

Recipes and stories of the modern South

In Secrets of the Southern Table, award-winning chef and cookbook author Virginia Willis takes you on a tour of today's South--a region rich in history and cultural diversity. With her signature charm and wit, Virginia shares many well-known Southern recipes like Pimento Cheese Tomato Herb Pie and "Cathead" Biscuits, but also some surprising revelations drawn from the area's many global influences, like Catfish Tacos with Avocado Crema, Mississippi-Style Char Siu Pork Tenderloin, and Greek Okra and Tomatoes. In addition to the recipes, Virginia profiles some of the diverse chefs, farmers, and other culinary influencers who are shaping contemporary Southern cuisine. Together, these stories and the delicious recipes that accompany them celebrate the rich and ever-evolving heritage of Southern cooking.

About the Author
VIRGINIA WILLIS is a French-trained chef. She is the author of the James Beard Award-winning Lighten Up, Y'all. She's a contributing editor for Southern Living and writes for national publications.