But there are many lesser-known delicacies as well. One of the best is Country Captain Chicken, believed to have been brought to Georgia by British sea captains who had been to India. In this recipe, chicken is browned then stewed in a sauce of tomatoes, onion, garlic and curry power. At the end, golden raisins are added and the chicken, smothered in sauce, is served over rice sprinkled with toasted almonds. Another underappreciated delicacy is Southern Catfish Stew or, as they used to call it in south Georgia, the bouillabaisse of the Ogeechee River swamp.
Water is added along with thyme, pepper, and other spices.
Then catfish chunks are slipped into the simmering broth to cook. The bubbling stew is served in big soup bowls alongside hunks of buttered, steaming cornbread. There are recipes for lemon pound cake, Coca-Cola cake, Lady Baltimore cake, and the previously mentioned red velvet cake. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.