Southern Comfort

Who says you can't get good grits in Baltimore? We asked six chefs for their favorite recipes from the Deep South. The results may just have you whistling "Dixie."
Photographed by Kirsten Beckerman

From Cindy Wolf, chef, Charleston:
Charleston She-Crab Soup

From Andy Nelson Jr., owner, Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue:
Memphis Dry Rub

From Damon R. Hersh, chef, Louisiana:
White and Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding
Blackened Shrimp and Grits with Light Corn Cream Sauce

From Rozz DuPree, former owner and chef, Woman’s Industrial Exchange:
Chicken Salad with Tomato Aspic and Deviled Eggs

From John Shields, chef/owner, Gertrude’s:
Lite Hominy Cheese Soup
Charm City Pan-Fried Chicken
Lady Baltimore Cake

From Robert Moore, chef/owner Mom’s Southern Soul Food:
Baked Stuffed Lake Trout
Barbara’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Candied Yams
Mean Greens

RESOURCES
Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue
11007 York Road, 410-527-1226, http://www.andynelsonsbbq.com

Charleston
1000 Lancaster St., 410-332-7373

Gertrude’s at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Art Museum Drive, 410-889-3399, http://www.johnshields.com

Louisiana
1708 Aliceanna St., 410-327-2610, http://www.louisianarestaurant.com

Mom’s Southern Soul Food
2 W. North Ave., 410-332-7343

Woman’s Industrial Exchange
333 N. Charles St., 410-685-4388, http://www.womansindustrialexchange.org
[Note: The tearoom at the Woman’s Industrial Exchange recently closed, but expects to reopen in the coming months.]

MARCH/APRIL 2005


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