Happy Birthday, Miss Lewis.

Celebrate Edna Lewis’ birthday with one of her classic Southern recipes.

Lemon Chess Pie

A little lemon juice and zest give this typically sweet pie some bite. Pucker up, Buttercup!

A classic recipe from Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock, featuring a savory custard of grated onion, sour cream, half-and-half and heavy cream.

Edna Lewis’s classic recipe for sweetened sliced peaches swaddled in buttery pastry.

Edna Lewis’ simple butter cake paired with a rhubarb compote.

These sweet, lemony cookies are cakey on the inside, crispy around the edges.