Does anyone know any main dishes, side dishes, and deserts from Charleston, South Carolina?

Answer 1

I had this at La Tasha's by the Battery
Oyster Pie

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups oyster crackers, coarsely crumbled
4 cups drained oysters, strain and reserve liquor
salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

PREPARATION:
Spread 1 cup of the oyster cracker crumbs over bottom of a lightly buttered pie plate or shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle 1 cup of oysters evenly over the crumb layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Repeat layers of crackers and oysters 3 more times, seasoning each oyster layer with a little salt and pepper.
Combine 1/2 cup oyster liquor and 1/2 cup heavy cream; pour evenly over the top layer of oysters. Dot with the butter. Preheat oven to 400°. Let the pie set for 5 to 10 minutes. Position rack just above oven center. Place pie on top rack; bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until top just begins to brown and oysters are hot. Turn oven temperature to broil (550°) and broil for about 3 to 4 minutes, until well browned. Do not overcook, or oysters will be somewhat tough.

Answer 2

If it is still available try to get your hands on a copy of Charleston Receipts (that's how we pronounce and spell recipe). I know my mother has the book, it has been in our family forever. All old Charleston families have a copy of it. Its published by the Junior League of Charleston. (1950)

Some main dishes would be shad roe on rice, barbecued chicken, etc.

Some side dishes might include she crab soup, hominy and rice, hoppin' john, and shrimp soup

Some deserts would be sweet potato pudding, different type of homemade ice cream, and Charleston Devils (chocolate cakes)

Answer 3

try searches for restaurants in Charleston and check out their menus. There is a site full of menus from all over the US but I can't remember it. :(
Good luck.

PS Dessert has 2 s's.