Taste of the South September/October 2026

Fall is here, and Taste of the South has everything you need to savor it! This issue is packed with kid-approved back-to-school bakes like Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake, creative canned pumpkin recipes including a Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, and crowd-pleasing tailgating dishes to fuel game day. Get inspired to hit the road with fall travel guides to Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Texas Hill Country wine country, or keep weeknight dinners easy with a lineup of air fryer recipes, from crispy chicken sandwiches to garlic butter steak bites. It’s your essential guide to cozy autumn cooking, baking, and getaways in the South.