Find even more recipes at DiscoverSouth Carolina.com/ recipes. Food for the Soul South Carolina’s Chef Ambassadors do more than craft excellent cuisine—they also contribute to their local communities through good deeds that help build a strong sense of kinship and local pride. Chef Brandon Velie, who helms Juniper, a farm-to-table restaurant located deep within the close-knit peach farming community of Ridge Spring, leapt into action when COVID-19 hit his small town. He and the Juniper team created Community Table: a table that sits out front of the restaurant, providing free produce to anyone in need. Meanwhile, Chef Jamie Daskalis has long been an active advocate for autism awareness, inspired by her son, James, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She hosts sensory-friendly events at Johnny D’s, her restaurant in Myrtle Beach, and creates an autism awareness campaign every April. Money collected and raised during these events are donated to two local organizations: Champion Autism Network and SOS Health Care. dish. Simmer shredded chicken meat, smoked sausage, Carolina Gold rice and herbs in flavorful chicken stock until it reaches the perfect consistency. TOMATO PIE Summertime means an abundance of sun-ripened tomatoes fresh from the garden, so put them to good use with this savory pie, which combines sliced tomatoes, sauteed sweet onion, fresh basil, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and tangy Duke’s mayonnaise— all layered in a pie crust. Feel free to add some bacon for an even deeper flavor. Tomato Pie Frogmore Stew LIKE A LOCAL “I grew up vacationing at our family home in the Lowcountry and eating Frogmore Stew. It truly is the perfect dish for family gatherings and always reminds me of special times!” — CHEF AMBASSADOR JASON TUFTS Get to know more about South Carolina’s Chef Ambassadors at DiscoverSouth Carolina.com/chef-ambassadors. 13
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