Calas
HE SOUTH IS HOME TO A BOUNTY OF FASCINATING FOODS that shed light on the region’s storied history. But few rival the liberating tale of the sugar-dusted, fried rice fritter known as the cala.
Summer Veggie Plate
MAKES 8 CUPS 1 pound dried green baby lima beans*2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups roughly chopped ham1 cup finely chopped yellow onion½ cup chopped celery3 cloves garlic, minced8 cups vegetable broth2 dried or fresh bay leaves1 teaspoon kosher sal
