Edna Lewis did it all: the Southern chef wrote cookbooks, opened restaurants, and basically set the agenda for modern Southern cuisine. Not familiar with her? Cook a few recipes off this menu and you'll never look back. Explore more of her recipes here.
Sides and vegetables
Long before tattooed chefs were snatching up heirloom seeds, Edna Lewis was rewriting the rules about vegetables in Southern cuisine. It’s all about her Hoppin' John, for sure. But don’t sleep on these other recipes.
Entrées
These main courses are all about different flavors swirling into one, whether it's Sauteed Chicken with Hominy Casserole, Potted Stuffed Squab, Beets in Vinaigrette, Gumbo, or Brunswick Stew.
Desserts
From juicy blackberry cobbler to the most genius way to use buttermilk, Edna Lewis ruled the desserts game.
