Meredith Enger

Jan 3, 2025 | mismag.com | Meredith Enger

Vegetable oil2 chicken breasts, skin on and flattened with a malletSalt2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon chili flakes1tablespoon balsamic vinegarSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste2 to 3 cups red leaf lettuce, radicchio, or butter lettuce1 orange, peeled, pith removed and sectioned1 handful fresh mint leaves½ cup fresh pomegranate seedsPlace a frying pan over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Add chicken breasts skin side down.

Dec 18, 2024 | mismag.com | Meredith Enger

2 egg whites, room temperature1 teaspoon cream of tartarPinch of salt½ cup sugar½ cup Dutch process cocoa1 cup chopped pecansPreheat oven to 200 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl using a whisk attachment, whip egg whites until they hold shape, then add the cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt. Continue whisking while gradually adding sugar and cocoa until mixture is very thick and glossy. Remove bowl from mixer and gently fold in chopped pecans.

Dec 13, 2024 | mismag.com | Meredith Enger

Dinner guests at Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper’s home on the outskirts of New Orleans’ Garden District won’t be welcomed at the front door. But that’s only because there is no front door. The 1862-built home that the couple calls their “Swamp Palazzo” was originally a duplex, so side doors serve as entry points to the sumptuously decorated spaces within.

Dec 13, 2024 | mismag.com | Meredith Enger

Mississippi, in spite of its southern latitude and temperate climate, does not always escape the ravages of winter. The cold, damp, and infrequent snows are usually short-lived, but, invariably, there are a few bleak days in winter. Mississippi garden enthusiasts, confined to home and hearth, may feel thwarted and impatient for spring, but a colorful orchid, blooming in a sunny window, can help alleviate the winter doldrums.

Dec 13, 2024 | mismag.com | Meredith Enger

2 tablespoons salted butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped oregano leaves ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 6 cups chicken broth 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 can canned coconut milk 1 cup shredded provolone...