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cheese straws

Cheese Straws

Charles Parmenter and Greg Reynolds serve these tried-and-true cheese straws from the late, lovely Velma Croom at their annual Fat Tuesday festivities.
tomato pie

Jean Stimpson’s Tomato Pie

The first lady of Mobile, Jean Stimpson, shares this recipe for her delectable tomato pie.
beans and greens soup

Beans and Greens Soup

Chock full of smoked sausage and leafy green vegetables, this Beans and Greens Soup is flavorful, nutritious and satisfying.

Pumpkin Pie

Your Thanksgiving feast won't be complete without this classic finale.
pirates cove bushwacker

Pirates Cove Bushwacker

Beware: Pirates Cove’s chilled, creamy rum drink is so delectable, you might start to think you’re an actual pirate.
Missionary's Downfall

Missionary’s Downfall

A surprisingly strong drink that can waylay the best of intentions, as the name reminds.

Celebration Milk Punch

This festive beverage is an Easter Brunch staple for the Rogers and Spottswood families.
chrissy cocktail

The Chrissy

The Chrissy, Ruth’s Chris’ legendary dessert in a glass, is a Mobile favorite. Doris Brouilette created the original recipe.
Punta Clara Divinity

Punta Clara Divinity

This heaven-sent divinity is one of Punta Clara Kitchen's most popular candies.
sweet potato cake

Sweet Potato Cake with Caramel Icing

Local tubers enrich a bundt cake with flavor and sweetness, promising the perfect balance at the end of a fall meal.

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Mobile Bay Recipes

We sifted through more than 50 years of recipes to find the dishes every local cook should have in their repertoire.

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