The Crown of Southern Cooking: Recipes from the Birthplace of the Blues

Located in downtown Indianola, Mississippi--the very heart of the Mississippi Delta--The Crown is the quintessential eatery for fans of traditional Southern cuisine with a taste of gourmet. Now, thanks to proprietors Evelyn and Tony Roughton and their families and friends, you can recreate delectable dishes that have been passed down for generations, adapted and enhanced throughout the years, and collected for everyone to enjoy.

The Crown of Southern Cooking features more than 170 easy-to-prepare classic Southern recipes with a touch of added elegance. Try Hot Vidalia Onion Dip, Gourmet Cheese Grits, Mississippi Delta Fried Catfish, Crawfish Beignets, Old-Fashioned Fried Peach Pies, or Chocolate Bread Pudding.