Deep South Dining

Chef Alexander Smalls began his life in the South Carolina low country, but has traveled the world as a world class opera singer, opened some of Americas finest restaurants, and has the awards to prove it. His new cookbook, “Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen” bridges his two passions and presents them as binding forces of culture and history. Malcolm and Carol talk with Alexander about this new book, his South Carolina roots, and also hear from a show favorite about the elusive Hoover Sauce. Let's eat y'all!Deviled Crab Cakes With Spicy Creole Mayonnaisefrom: "Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen”45 minutes, plus chilling. Serves 6 to 8.Ingredients:1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped celery1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley2 large eggs, beaten1 cup small cubes white bread, toasted½ cup plain bread crumbs, plus more for