A Fresh Take on Fall
August 26, 2026
Ann Elizabeth Gillespie puts a seasonal spin on autumn dishes with vibrant vegetables and thoughtful flavors
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No-Bake Treats for Halloween
August 25, 2026
These easy no-bake goodies are favorites for trick-or-treaters, perfect to package for homeroom snacks, or for any fall gathering. Keep a few pantry staples on hand, and you’ll always have a festive treat ready to share!
Tomato Time
July 3, 2026
Garden fresh, vine ripe, and ready for the table—five recipes that celebrate summer’s biggest bounty
Sweet Occasions
May 3, 2026
Styled by CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE There’s something about a beautiful
Masters on the Menu
March 2, 2026
Recipes and styling by CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD How to host the Ultimate
Fireside Valentine’s Dinner for Two
January 10, 2026
Recipes by CINDY COOPWOOD • Table styled by CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography
Holiday Dinner Party Menu
December 3, 2025
Tangy Pecan-Crusted Pork TenderloinPotatoes Au GratinBrown Sugar Glazed Carrots with PecansSpinach Salad with Blue Cheese
Chill with Chili
November 6, 2025
By CINDY COOPWOOD ‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving… Kick off the holiday with a cozy,
Chef Kelly English
September 24, 2025
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE How this Memphis chef followed a
Win the Tailgate
September 7, 2025
Recipes by ELIZABETH HEISKELL • Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE Cookbook author and Today Show
Red, White, & Delicious—Festive Flavors for July 4th
June 22, 2025
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD Celebrate Independence Day with
Obsessed with Olives
May 4, 2025
By CIINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD Packed with flavor, olives are having a moment
A Taste of Spring
March 5, 2025
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE Celebrate the season with two lemony shrimp-centric menus,
Legacy of Flavor
January 1, 2025
Recipes by TAYLOR BOWEN-RICKETTS • Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE Taylor Bowen-Ricketts brings the rich traditions
Festive Holiday Breakfast
December 18, 2024
Recipes and Styling by CINDY COOPWOOD and TRAVIS COOPWOOD A festive Christmas breakfast is the
Christmas Gifts and Goodies
December 2, 2024
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS
Scaling Down, Celebrating Big for a Small(er) Thanksgiving
October 31, 2024
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD Recipes for Hosting a Small
Easy Skillet Apple Pie
September 25, 2024
A time-saving hack is always appreciated. Here, we’re using a can of apple pie filling,
Autumn Appetizers
September 11, 2024
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE Along with fall, the other
Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Icing
September 4, 2024
This cake is a must during the fall or holiday season. It’s a classic from
Cool Summer Treats
July 1, 2024
WRITTEN AND STYLED BY CINDY COOPWOOD Nothing says summer like homemade ice cream.
Corned Beef 3 Ways
March 4, 2024
BY CINDY COOPWOOD • PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA SATTERFIELD Give your corned beef and cabbage a
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 3, 2024
From apps to drinks to dessert, get your Irish on with these verdant recipes for
Cookie Time
November 9, 2023
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD It’s peak season for cookie
Fall Recipe Roundup
September 13, 2023
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD Celebrate the change of seasons, the children going
Raising the Bar
June 30, 2023
By CINDY COOPWOOD and PRIESTLEY CLEGG • Photography by RORY DOYLE Set up a Hot
Tacos with a Twist
May 8, 2023
Recipes and Photos by CINDY COOPWOOD Fresh flavors and new condiments to elevate your folded favorites
Winter Soups
January 2, 2023
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE 3 hearty and heart-warming recipes to try right
Apple Spritzers & Hot Toddies
December 5, 2022
By CINDY COOPWOOD and KELLI WILLIAMS • Photography by RORY DOYLE Festive seasonal cocktails to
Viral Recipes
November 6, 2022
Compiled by Delta Magazine Four trending recipes that just might make your holidays a little
Have a Homemade Halloween
October 11, 2022
Styled and Photographed by CINDY COOPWOOD Bypass the candy aisle at the store this
Lindsey Bell: The Dinner Darling
September 7, 2022
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by ABE DRAPER Darling and delicious: Make your weeknight meals a
Crisp, Colorful & Crunchy
March 6, 2022
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD Four Main-Course Salads for
Meatless Mains in the New Year
January 11, 2022
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE When it comes to wintertime meals, comfort foods
Holiday Entertaining
October 31, 2021
By ELIZABETH HEISKELL and SARAH SMYTHE Photography by RORY DOYLE Three holiday parties tailored to
Sausage & Sweet Potatoes
September 27, 2021
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE The season is shifting and along with
Hook, Line, and Supper
September 15, 2021
Inspired by the Mississippi Delta, wild food expert Hank Shaw shares his recipe
Labor Day = Dove Season = Fall
September 1, 2021
Although September 22nd may be the first official day of autumn—when the Sun finally crosses
Pasta Shrimp Salad
June 1, 2021
VACATION TIME. It conjures images of families gathered at the beach or at
Gourmet Vegetable Pizzas
May 4, 2021
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE Our vegetarian pizzas, chock full of fresh
Host an OOTG Post-Wedding Brunch
February 28, 2021
A post-wedding brunch is a wonderful way to entertain your out-of-town wedding guests.
Favorite Cookbooks
January 7, 2021
By CINDY COOPWOOD “A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe.”“The only real
Scored and Glazed
December 22, 2020
Elevate your holiday ham with these simple techniques. Instead of buying a pre-sliced glazed ham
From Our Kitchen to Yours
December 3, 2020
Styled by CINDY COOPWOOD AND CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by WILL JACKS Wracking your brain to
Healthi(er) Holiday Sides
November 1, 2020
By CINDY COOPWOOD AND CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE LET’S BE HONEST. Holiday
Recipe Roundup
September 10, 2020
12 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes to try this Fall Whether it’s a virtual tailgate in front
Cochon de Lait at the Shaffett’s
July 8, 2020
A party like no other—10 years of pig roasting and celebrating friends, family, and freedom
Big Crowd? Large Batch!
June 29, 2020
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE Batched cocktails are the
Charcuterie & Cheese Boards
June 29, 2020
Charcuterie boards are the perfect way to feed a crowd especially for summer
Gas Station Cuisine – The Region’s Best Kept Secrets
May 5, 2020
by Liza Jones It’s inevitable that in a rural region like the Delta, where little
Birds, Blooms and Brunch — Celebrate Easter with a make-ahead menu that can double-duty as brunch or lunch
March 3, 2020
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia CappsPhotography by Melanie Thortis Between hunting for eggs, getting the
Southern Staples- Pecan Recipes to try this Holiday Season
November 13, 2019
Southern Staples Pecan Recipes to try this Holiday Season By Cindy Coopwood with Photography by
Some Like it HOT
September 3, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood & Cordelia Capps Photography by Bill Powell 4 Baked Sandwiches to try Right
Chilling & Grilling
July 8, 2019
Styled by Erica Eason Hall Photography by Will Jacks Recipes by Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 2, 2019
Styled by Erica Eason Hall Photography by Will Jacks Menu by Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia
Raise a Glass
March 20, 2019
Recipes contributed by Reed Bradford Photography by Scott Speakes Whether for an engagement party, a
Instant Pot Inspiration
March 7, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Will Jacks This multi-cooker is part slow
Grits and Grillades
February 26, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia CappsPhotography by Will Jacks A classic hearty Louisiana dish that
Angel Biscuits
February 26, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Will Jacks Everything you love about yeast
Valentine’s Day Treats
February 5, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Scott Speakes RED VELVET TRUFFLES A Valentine
Duck Poppers
February 5, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Scott Speakes Duck Poppers 2-3 whole duck breasts
Shrimp Creole
January 28, 2019
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Will Jacks Shrimp Creole 1 cup flour
Retro Sips & Apps
November 4, 2018
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Rory Doyle What’s old is new again
Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles
November 4, 2018
By: Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by: Rory Doyle A no-bake dessert is as
Pumpkin Cornbread
November 4, 2018
By: Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by: Rory Doyle We divided this moist, slightly
Quick Breads, Muffins, and Scones
September 7, 2018
It’s Time for Fall Flavors, Y’all By Martha Foose WITH THE LAZY, HAZY DAYS OF
After the Hunt
August 30, 2018
CANDIED BOURBON BACON What’s not to love about this? Sure to please bacon-lovers everywhere, and
Bourbon Cocktails
August 30, 2018
BOURBON SWEET TEA Nothing could be more Delta than sweet tea and bourbon. And nothing
Gazpacho
July 12, 2018
A chilled, refreshing summer soup. Keep this in the fridge for the beach crowd to
Bourbon Summer Cocktails
July 8, 2018
Two Bourbon Cocktails to try this Summer! KENTUCKY BUCK 2 to 3 dashes of Angostura
Shredded Chicken Tacos
June 20, 2018
One of the most useful recipes we’ve seen in a long time. Use it for
Grapefruit Rosemary Cocktail
May 4, 2018
Grapefruit Rosemary Cocktail So pretty, so refreshing! Yield: 1 cocktail 1.5 ounces vodka 1/2 cup
Grilled Brie with Fig Preserves
April 26, 2018
Meant to be enjoyed at room temperature, Brie is ideal to serve outdoors. Grilling it
Vodka Lemonade
April 10, 2018
1 c sugar 1 c water 3/4 c raspberries, pureed 1 c fresh lemon juice
Fresh Fruit Tart
April 3, 2018
We chose peaches, blueberries and strawberries, but almost any fruit will work here — just
Spring Fling
March 30, 2018
Light and festive, this simple champagne cocktail will add a special touch to your spring
Lemon Curd Sour Cream Cake
March 30, 2018
This cake is over-the-top. Dense, rich, lemony-delicious and gorgeous, it’s totally worth the effort and
Couscous with Cherry Tomatoes
March 6, 2018
1 1/2 cups couscous 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3
Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
February 6, 2018
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe.4 salmon
Rustic Tomato Soup
February 5, 2018
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1
Lentil and Ham Soup
February 5, 2018
11⁄2 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped
Black Bean Soup with Quesadillas
February 5, 2018
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Sausages with Carrots, Apples, and Onions
February 5, 2018
Variation: A mixture of beets, sweet potatoes and fennel would also be delicious with the
Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Baby Potatoes
February 5, 2018
Variation: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts with broccoli and potatoes would make a similar meal. 6
Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
February 5, 2018
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe. 4
Get Warm & Cozy
January 14, 2018
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Will Jacks Comfort Food Recipes fo Dark
Deviled Eggs
June 16, 2017
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Scott Speakes You may call them stuffed,
Mimosa Bar
June 15, 2017
This is not only beautiful, but a great way to offer a variety of choices
Mixed Berries
June 15, 2017
The touch of citrus adds a delightful zing to the berries. Try this served over
Marinated Asparagus
June 15, 2017
A simple, fresh marinade is all that’s needed for fresh asparagus. 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed,
