Quiche filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and spice blend, and simmer the shallots until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Serious discussion about barbecue’s importance isn’t new. The Southern Foodways Alliance holds an annual themed symposium, and more than a decade ago, in 2002 it was Barbecue: Smoke, Sauce ...