Main Street Meats’ Jonathan Ferguson chooses culinary career for the long haul
Main Street Meats chef de cuisine Jonathan Ferguson, 42, calls Mobile, Alabama, home, but his native Louisiana is perhaps where he developed a knack for making…
Main Street Meats chef de cuisine Jonathan Ferguson, 42, calls Mobile, Alabama, home, but his native Louisiana is perhaps where he developed a knack for making…
Vidalia onions are treasured for their mild and sweet flavor, making them a great addition to any recipe — from salad dressing to dips and tarts.
We normally associate comfort foods with dishes from our childhood.
The first full week of April, my thoughts always turn to pimiento cheese and the Masters golf tournament.
The sprawling campus of Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is a marvel to behold, a village of accommodations nestled up and down the mountain.
You've done it: New shoes for the kids? Check. A new bathing suit for summer? Check. A Mother's Day gift for Mom? Done. You've crossed off most everything on y…
At a certain point in my early 20s, a period marked by dubious decisions, slippery judgments and a preoccupation with "adulting," breakfast food became a very …
As executive chef for the Bluff View Art District, Donnie Flanagan wears many hats, overseeing all aspects of food and production at Rembrandt's Coffeehouse, T…
Pasta salad became the rage sometime back in the 1970s, though it was little more than macaroni with cheese, onions, peppers and mayonnaise. If you were lucky,…
It was a miserably cold, rainy morning driving the streets of downtown Chattanooga when Ruby Sunshine came into view.
If you put away the slow cooker come springtime and don't even think about serving soup after the weather turns warm, it may be time to reconsider your stance …
It's funny how we all talk about "comfort food" as if it's a simple, clearly defined thing.
When a recipe says it's the world's best anything, does that pique your interest? It certainly did mine when an email crossed my desk saying it was the "World'…
Chaos, pressure, stress ... it doesn't sound like the ideal recipe for making a life decision, but for Seth Charest, 30, executive chef at the Southside restau…
Once my parents were finally settled into assisted living and we knew for certain they were never going back to their house again, my sister and I began the da…
Chinese restaurants can be found throughout Chattanooga, and most have pretty much the same menus without a whole lot of difference in flavors.
Chattanooga doesn't have an overabundance of Indian restaurants in town, but those that do have some version of Chicken Tikka Masala.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, thoughts often turn to chocolate.
When I was a kid, Sloppy Joes were one of my favorite meals. My mother probably loved making them, too, because they were so simple when all she had to do was …
Joseph Madzia, 34, grew up in Massillon, Ohio — out in the country and away from readily available fast food and junk food that might tempt a young palate.
Sometimes it's the simplest of dishes that becomes a family favorite. Case in point: This tortellini dinner that's a bowlful of comfort, much like many skillet…
From the moment you walk in the front door of the new HeartSong Lodge & Resort at Dollywood, you discover that Dolly Parton left a piece of herself behind.
I love the idea of a dish that can be served as either a main dish or as an appetizer.
Mimi's Deli is one of those places that hits all the right spots when it comes to satisfying your midday hunger.
Oh, salt-and-vinegar potato chips, where were you when I was young?
We've probably all made New Year's resolutions at least once in our lives. But how many of us have actually kept them past the end of January?
In a world of culinary delights, there are certain foods that have emerged as the unsung heroes of nutrition. Lurking within their depths are tiny powerhouses …
Reed Trimble, executive chef at Frazier Five & Dime, wasn't raised in a family of cooks, but there's one thing for certain that connects Trimble's family to hi…
Last week's Side Orders column featured a delicious glaze for your Christmas ham. But now, Christmas is over, and you may be wondering what you can do with the…
No doubt about it, every holiday has its star. At Thanksgiving its turkey. Easter, it's those colorful eggs. But at Christmas, it's ham. Whether served country…
Since opening in 2021, Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse has become a favorite place for steaks and other Korean specialties, but it can seem rather pricey when a fi…
Let's begin with a full disclosure: What you are about to read is not my best attempt at cooking.
It seems there's always one cook on your Christmas list who has collected every gadget and kitchen appliance thought possible through the years. But wait, ther…
What is it about the smell of cinnamon bread baking in the oven that puts smiles on the faces of your loved ones?
Desserts are an essential part of most holiday meals, and that includes those that we enjoy when dining out. Area chefs and bakers are upping the ante when it …
Growing up, I always had the green bean casserole straight from the back of the cream of mushroom soup can.
Antonio Lugo was working a second job as a prep cook at Hello Monty when he took a bold step toward a better future.
Repurposing is a big thing in architecture today, and that's what Chloe Wright and Ryan Smith have done with the opening of their second restaurant, Elsie's Da…
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you may be somewhat stressed, particularly if you're planning on a small gathering of two or three.
What is it about vintage recipes, those from our grandmothers or old church cookbooks, that make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
For many families, the Thanksgiving meal is the highlight of the year.
'Tis the season for Thanksgiving, and with this most treasured time of year come minds filled with memories of Thanksgivings past.
There was a time when restaurants in Chattanooga were few and far between — several downtown, a couple on Brainerd Road, one or two in East Ridge. Choices were…
Fluffy ricotta short stacks, chicken and waffles, egg sandwiches and spicy Bloody Marys: There's no better meal than brunch for the perpetually late, the alway…
Get out the confetti and noisemakers! Friday is National Sandwich Day, the food named in honor of the Earl of Sandwich, a culinary innovator and expert multita…
I started a compost pile in my yard last year.
Hennen's Steakhouse has been a fixture on Chestnut Street since opening in 2005 and has earned a reputation for serving some of the best steaks in the city.
I once worked full-time in the newsroom at the Chattanooga Times Free Press — I now write from home — and bringing lunch to work was a regular occurrence, but …
It's really interesting how the tables have turned. Back in the day, and I'm talking the 1970s, whenever someone was heading to Colorado and other points west …
The day starts early for Chuck McSpadden as the sun rises over the rolling hills at Apple Valley Orchards in Cleveland, Tennessee.