Cookin' Southern

Southern cooking has brought generations of families and friends together for good food and company. It's a cuisine of tradition, with recipes handed down through generations showcasing well-loved combinations of favorite foods: tomatoes and green beans, biscuits and piping gravy, watermelon and pecan pies.Ann Jackson combines all the hominess of Southern cuisine with a dose of healthful eating in recipes that are vegetarian versions of standard favorites. Also included are the sumptuous vegetable and fruit dishes and baked goods that have graced Southern tables for longer than anyone can remember. And tucked in between are remembrances of life in the South that will take you back to a time and place where the pace is slow and friendly, close to the earth, and full of good food.