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Charleston based cookbook release

Try out fresh Southern Recipes from a Lowcountry author

By Mia Benvenuto
, June 9, 2023
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We are swooning over the dish on this cover art.

Photo provided by CharlotteBergerPR

Feast your eyes on a newly released cookbook from Charleston based author — Lauren McDuffie .

“Southern Lights ” features over 100 recipes of light southern style cooking. The emphasis is placed on revamping traditional southern dishes to create healthy food for all.

These recipes pack a flavorful punch while combining healthy ingredients with classic comfort foods. Sample some of the recipes available in the book:

  • Sheet Pan Catfish with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes
  • Chile-Soaked Watermelon With Smoked Almond
  • Pimiento Cheese Hummus
  • Hushpuppy Popovers

Head on over to Lauren’s blog — My Kitchen Little — to see more recipes and cookbooks she has worked on.

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Mia Benvenuto
Mia is a City Editor based out of Charleston, South Carolina. Her experience includes marketing, copywriting, and social media management, as well as, traveling abroad to Italy. Outside of work, she can be found fishing, painting, or trying new cooking recipes.