There’s nothing quite as comforting as some Southern-style treats! Give these traditional biscuits with gravy a try with some parsley and fried eggs.

SERVES 4–6 // COOKING TIME 50 min

INGREDIENTS
For the biscuits
2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
Pinch bicarbonate of soda
3 tbsp butter, cubed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup milk
For the gravy
½ onion, finely chopped
500 g pork sausages, casings removed
5 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
2 tsp gravy powder
1 tsp water
1 tbsp chopped thyme
1 tbsp chopped parsley

METHOD
For the biscuits
1. Preheat oven to 200ºC. Line a baking tray.
2. Sift together the dry ingredients, then rub in the butter and oil until it resembles crumbs.
3. Whisk the buttermilk and milk together, then add it to the flour mixture.
4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press out until it is 2.5 cm thick.
5. Use a round cookie cutter to cut biscuits from the dough and arrange on the prepared tray.
6. Brush the top with extra milk and bake for 15 minutes.
For the gravy
1. Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat and fry the onions for 5 minutes, until golden.
2. Add the sausage and fry for another 5 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat and add the flour. Add the milk and stir until thickened.
4. Mix the gravy powder and water. Add it to the pot and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes.

Recipe & styling: Dylan Norton
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

Is there anything more comforting or iconic than Southern fried chicken?

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Nothing says soul food like classic fare from the American south. Try out these sweet and savoury fried chicken and waffles with salted syrup.

SERVES 6 // COOKING TIME 1 hour 20 min

INGREDIENTS
For the salted syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp coarse salt
1½ cups water
1 tsp vanilla essence
For the fried chicken
4 chicken breasts, pounded flat
3 tsp salt
3 tsp white pepper
2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
3 tbsp hot sauce
2 cups flour
2 tbsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp dried origanum
1 tbsp chilli flakes
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp garlic powder
For the waffles
2¼ cups flour
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 eggs, separated
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD
For the salted syrup
1. Heat all the ingredients in a pot over low-medium. Stir until the sugar  has dissolved.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil, without stirring, for 15 minutes, until it  becomes a caramel colour.
For the fried chicken
1. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into 3 pieces. Season with the salt and pepper.
2. Whisk the buttermilk, eggs and hot sauce together.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cayenne and origanum together.
4. Heat enough oil to deep-fry in a pot over medium-high.
5. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture and then in the buttermilk, followed by another layer of flour.
6. Deep-fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Set the oil aside.
7. Mix the chilli flakes, brown sugar and garlic powder together in a heat-proof bowl. Whisk through ½ cup of the oil that the chicken was fried in. Use this to baste the chicken lightly.
For the waffles
1. Heat a waffle iron and grease lightly.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
3. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Mix together the egg yolks, oil, milk and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well to combine. Then fold in the egg whites.
5. Pour about ⅓ cup of batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp. Repeat until all batter is used.

Recipe & styling: Dylan Norton
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

If you’re new to savoury waffles and have found that you thoroughly enjoy them, check out these caprese salad waffles.

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We took inspiration from Southern flavour for these chipotle chicken wings with maple sauce. And they go down so well with a side of mac ‘n’ cheese!

SERVES 4–6 // COOKING TIME 1 hour 5 min

INGREDIENTS
For the maple sauce
⅓ cup tomato sauce
4 tbsp maple syrup
3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ jalapeño, finely chopped
For the chipotle rub
2 tsp chipotle seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
For the wings
12 chicken wings
Chopped spring onion, to garnish
Sesame seeds, to garnish

METHOD
For the maple sauce
1. Simmer all the ingredients over medium heat for 10 minutes, then set aside.
For the chipotle rub
1. Combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
For the wings
1. Pat the wings dry with a paper towel, then coat evenly with the rub.
2. Braai over medium-hot coals for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from the coals and baste in the sauce. Braai for another 5–10 minutes.
3. Garnish the chipotle chicken wings with the spring onion and sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining sauce and some mac ‘n’ cheese on the side.

Recipe: Jezza-Rae Larsen
Styling: Elizabeth Mackenzie
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

Chicken wings and mac ‘n’ cheese are two American South favourites! But we also happen to be big fans right here in SA. Speaking of mac ‘n’ cheese, try our quick and easy cheat’s option.

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