Food Recipes

Blueberries are sweet, healthy and surprisingly easy to grow in the Lowcountry. Learn the history, health benefits, gardening tips and delicious ways to enjoy this summer superfruit.

This beloved Russo family recipe brings together fresh flounder and deviled blue crab for a savory Lowcountry dish full of spice, tradition and coastal flavor.

Butterfly pea flower powder is a bold, natural way to add color and antioxidants to your cooking. Learn how The Spice & Tea Exchange turns it into a show-stopping blue focaccia.

June is peak blackberry season in the Lowcountry. From cobblers to cocktails, these sun-ripened berries pack flavor, nostalgia and surprising versatility.

This colorful summer salad recipe from SERG Group’s Chris Carge blends heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, olives, herbs and burrata for a refreshing Lowcountry dish.

Every great Derby Day needs three things: a strong mint julep, a fabulous hat and a gooey slice of Derby Pie. This rich, chocolate-pecan classic from Carolina Coffee & Crumbs is the ultimate Southern showstopper — and owner Erika Waronsky knows exactly how to serve it: warm, indulgent and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Peppery, punchy, and packed with personality, arugula is April’s standout green in the Lowcountry. Known by many names — rocket, rucola, roquette — this leafy powerhouse adds bold flavor to everything from shrimp salads and flatbreads to springy grain bowls. Whether you toss it raw or sauté it lightly, arugula is as versatile as it is vibrant. Here’s everything you need to know about this zesty seasonal star — from health benefits to kitchen tips.

Chef Nunzio Patruno brings the flavors of the Italian Riviera to the Lowcountry with this coastal-inspired Zuppetta Ligure — a light, fragrant seafood stew brimming with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, and calamari. Balanced by new potatoes and crisp string beans, this dish captures the essence of Ligurian cuisine, blending the briny taste of the sea with comforting, earthy notes. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a side of crusty garlic bread for the perfect bite.

Spring brings one of the South’s most beloved ingredients: Vidalia onions. Grown exclusively in southeast Georgia, these sweet, mild onions add a delicate flavor to everything from fresh salads to caramelized creations. Learn what makes them special and how to use them in your kitchen this season.