3 Classic Southern Recipes From Reese Witherspoon's Grandma
Reese Witherspoon knows how to throw a great party: with home-cooked food, made from recipes handed down from generation to generation.
Recipes created by Dorothea Draper
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of the Coveteur
Grandma Dorothea's Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk and a just-right blend of spices produce crispy and flavorful fried chicken. It's usually served on the bone, but Reese also likes using tenders for daintier eating.
Get the recipe: Grandma Dorothea's Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of the Coveteur
Fresh Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad
Sweet corn and tomatoes are two summer staples, and they're even brighter together with fresh herbs, and a dash of lime juice and Dijon mustard.
Get the recipe: Fresh Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad
Photo: Songbird839/iStock
Grandma Dorothea's Buttermilk Biscuits
These biscuits are as authentic as they come. Bake them until the tops are puffed and golden brown—and then split one open to reveal the pillowy goodness inside.
Get the recipe: Grandma Dorothea's Buttermilk Biscuits
From the
May 2016 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
