Rizzo’s bread pudding is creamy and rich, but is made without the warm spices you find in most bread puddings.

“I made it very clear that I didn’t want this to be a small mom and pop business, but to grow out of Memphis to around the country and someday around the world,” Bailan Spice’s Lenora Ebule said. 

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Recipe Exchange: Bailan Spice’s Shrimp with Cape Malay curry

This simple recipe delivers a quick global dish from your kitchen thanks to a ready-made spice mix.

The recipe for Low Country shrimp and grits from Ryan Trimm’s Sweet Grass are a nice parting gesture as the restaurant winds down after 12 years of service.

Use Kelly English recipe for a 10-minute (but labor intensive) fast roux to save a lot of time making your Mardi Gras gumbo.

The corn dogs at Sweet Grass, now available at the restaurant on Wednesday nights, can be cooked at home if you’re game to try.

Johnny Marzetti is a Midwestern casserole perfect for cold weather. Use this recipe to start then make it your own.

A lentil soup is the perfect versatile weeknight winter meal, taking on a different character with a range of slight spice adjustments. 

A crème brûlée recipe from Tiger and Peacock in The Memphian makes an easy but impressive dessert.

Hoppin’ John with black-eyed peas? Maybe we’ve been wrong about that. This year, give field peas a chance.

It took a while, but we found the recipe for Café Roux’s praline bread pudding by going to Table Talk.

It’s not Christmas until the pralines line the countertops. Try it; you’ll find it easy and rewarding.

Frank Grisanti’s tiramisu was requested and it was ours for the asking; send in your requests too.

“Memphis Cuisine” is a 30-year-old book that continues to provide gifts of restaurant recipes that were popular at the time.

Spaghetti squash is a staple food in the Van Gundy household; this recipe is one of several in regular rotation.

Carrots cooked in bacon fat and brown sugar are savory and sticky, and spicy if you add red pepper flakes.

Two cranberry recipes that belong on the Thanksgiving table, even if someone at your house insists on opening a can of the jellied stuff.

A simple cornbread dressing recipe turns out a delicious pan, perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

This soup is ready in about 10 minutes with ingredients that are easy to keep on hand. A bonus is that a whole bowl weighs in around 150 calories.

Worried about getting your Pancho’s fix? We’ve got at-home versions of the iconic Memphis restaurants’ signature recipes. 

Cream of asparagus soup is luxurious but hey, it’s got vegetables. It can’t be too bad for you, right?

Kourambiethes are delicious and easy to make in large quantity if you follow tips from the volunteers at Memphis Greek Festival.

A fulfilled request for Kelly English’s salad dressing also turns up a nice recipe for a shrimp and tomato salad.

Shrimp toast is a delicious and simple appetizer, especially if you cook it ahead of time and freeze it.

Memphis took a punch with the death of Tommy Peters; ‘Mrs. Louise’ turned 98; your spicy tomato soup recipe is delivered.