Found 5 blog entries tagged as Southern Coastal Cooking.

WASH HOUSE RESTAURANT-INSPIRED RECIPE: CRISP SALAD WITH SAUTEED GOAT CHEESE

| fairhope, alabama

I have a soft spot for the kind of salad that feels like a whole evening, not a side note. The fried goat cheese salad at The Wash House in Fairhope, Alabama is one of those dishes for me. It’s warm and crisp, bright and peppery, and somehow always tastes like the start of a good conversation. This recipe is my at-home version, inspired by that flavor memory, not an exact replica.

“Some dishes don’t just taste good, they hold a place. This one always takes me back to Fairhope.”

Why I Love This Salad

Fairhope has a way of slowing the world down, in the best possible way. When I think about dinners at…

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Southern Coastal Banana Pudding with Crushed Vanilla Wafers


Search The Gulf Meredith Folger Amon

Along the Alabama Gulf Coast — from Orange Beach to Ono Island — there’s a coastal rhythm that naturally makes its way into the kitchen. And when it comes to dessert, few things feel as nostalgic and comforting as banana pudding. But down here, I’ve elevated it into something silky, coastal, and unforgettable. A version that feels right at home in a waterfront kitchen with sunlight stretching across marble countertops and the sound of gentle tide movement drifting through open windows.

This recipe leans into luxury: real vanilla bean, high-quality dairy, slow-cooked custard, and — the detail that changes everything — *crushed vanilla wafers*, never whole. Crushing them…

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Crispy Scored Whole Flounder with Apricot Glaze | A Southern Coastal Classic

Crispy Scored Whole Flounder with Apricot Glaze on the gulf coast

This is my Southern coastal interpretation of the famous whole crispy flounder with apricot glaze made iconic at Garibaldi’s. It’s a dish that feels celebratory yet restrained — crisp skin, tender white flesh, and a subtle fruit glaze that enhances rather than overwhelms.

I’ve always admired how Low Country cuisine treats seafood with respect. The fish remains the star, while sweetness, acidity, and texture play supporting roles. This recipe carries that same intention, translating beautifully to Gulf Coast kitchens where fresh flounder is prized and coastal dinners are meant to linger.

“Perfect…

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Ono Island Horseradish-Parsley Sauce for Steaks and Prime Rib

When I’m serving steaks or a holiday-style prime rib, I always reach for a bright, briny little “finishing” sauce that wakes everything up without masking the flavor of a great cut. This Ono Island-inspired horseradish-parsley sauce is my go-to. It’s cold, creamy, peppery, and just sharp enough to feel coastal and clean.

If you love cooking in a kitchen that yields timeless elegance and keeps entertaining simple, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in the refrigerator. It also travels well, so it’s a smart addition to a hostess basket or a “drop-by” dinner invite in Ono Island and Orange Beach.

“A good horseradish sauce should feel like a cool Gulf breeze…

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