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Scott Peacock

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My Life With Edna Lewis

Chef Scott Peacock reflects on his decades-long friendship with Edna Lewis, and what it means to be a Southern chef.
Recipes

Buttermilk Ice Cream

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Homemade Baking Powder

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Honey

Recipes

Ambrosia

This juicy, fresh-fruit version evokes those described in 19th-century southern cookbooks. Flakes of fresh coconut provide a nice chew, and a little Sherry gives it sophistication and complexity. Ambrosia is often served as part of the transition to dessert, but at a generous meal like this one it fits in well earlier on, providing a bright, refreshing contrast to the main course.