Editor’s Letter
THE HOLIDAYS are always a balancing act, aren’t they? I find myself choosing between tried-and-true recipes and something a little newer and more exciting. In my family, there are certain dishes we expect to see on the Christmas table—green bean casserole, fluffy dinner rolls, and sweet potatoes among them—but each year, I try to mix it up a little bit. In this special collection of our favorite Taste of the South holiday recipes, you’re sure to find quite a few traditional and modern dishes to liven up your party menus. Whether you start the event with a Thyme & Pecan Pimiento Cheese Ball (page 13) or a plate of classic Smoked Paprika Cheese Straws (page 21) and end with a Spiced Rum-Pecan Pound Cake (page 48) or a gooey slice of…