These vintage fall cakes will delight your friends and family. Southern bakers have turned to these vintage fall cakes year after year to enjoy theflavors of the season. This technique really allows all the flavors to blend together. Credit: Hannah Zimmerman/Southern Living This cake is rich, luscious, and indulgent. Coffee in the mix enhances the chocolate flavor. Hummingbird Cake Submitted toSouthern Livingin 1978 by Mrs. L.H. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

No, those wouldn’t be saved in this fictional house fire. It’d be the tattered, faded, stain-covered spiral notebook hidden away at the end of the stack. It’d be thechurch cookbook. Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Mary-Claire Britton These are the vintageSouthern Livingdessert recipes we swear by. Fromclassic cold saladsto warm, creamy casseroles, these recipes simply don’t go out of style. We rounded up the most classic desserts that have been coming out of Southern kitchens for generations....

Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup This version of vegetable soup comes together in just 40 minutes. Topping each serving with basil pesto adds extra flavor in an instant. West Texas Chili Texas-style chili is known for its lack of beans. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Enjoy with a spoon or serve over a bed of corn chips. Easy Taco Casserole Switch up taco night and enjoy them in casserole form with this easy recipe....

Enjoy your backyard all night long. welcomia/Getty Images Creating a livelybackyardstarts with lighting. Thanks to outdoor lighting fixtures, you’ve got the option to extendoutdoor festivitieswayinto the evening hours. Credit:welcomia/Getty Images When hosting an outdoor dinner party, they’ll feel like floating candles to help achieve the perfect ambiance. Directional lights can be pointed upward to light up greenery from below. Light in Layers Adding light sources in layers is the perfect way to achieve a cozy space....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. There’s always something to do in the city between the museums, sporting events, andeclectic restaurantsand breweries. Did we mention that Charlotte is the home of NASCAR, too? Credit: Getty/Walter Bibikow Here are some of Charlotte’s must-see spots to add to the itinerary for your next trip. Several large public sculptures installed around town are also managed by Mint. A 17-foot French mosaic sculpture, “The Firebird,” presides over the welcome plaza....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Blues, barbecue, and so much more. Here’s where to eat, drink, stay, and play in Memphis. Credit:Getty Images Its famous worldwide for itsbarbecue, but there is so much more to explore in the Bluff City. Its also a city that is robust in culture. We urge you to check out the several regional and community theaters in town as well....

Start your day sunny side up with these cozy, cheery spaces. Annie Schlechter; Styling: Matthew Gleason Breakfast nooks are undeniably charming. Thisbreakfast alcoveuses a wood booth with rattan chairs and floral motifs to create that cozy, farmhouse style. Credit:Annie Schlechter; Styling: Matthew Gleason The yellow-covered chair cushions layer in a sunny pop. Seek Additional Storage Breakfast nooks don’t just offer extra seating. With drawers under the seat, there’s tons of storage opportunity, too....

These no-fuss recipes make great options for entertaining. Beefy Nacho Casserole Turn your favorite bar snack into a hearty dinner with this Beefy Nacho Casserole. it’s possible for you to even swap ground turkey or chicken for beef, if you prefer. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Doritos Casserole Nacho cheese-flavored Doritos are the secret to this ultra cheesy casserole. They add a nice crunch a top a spicy ground beef filling....

Southerners aren’t the hardiest people in cold weather. You might actually start looking forward to cold weather! Or serve them alongside your favorite cut of beef for a snowy day-steakhouse meal. Credit: Antonis Achilleos One-Pot Shrimp-And-Sausage Jambalaya The bold Creole flavors of this dish will transport you to sunny New Orleans. Loaded with andouille and shrimp and plenty of spices, it’s a belly filling and heart warming meal. Serve over potatoes, rice, or your favorite starch....

It’s not a Southern Thanksgiving without a plate of deviled eggs on the table. It adds a little extra richness to the yolks for the smoothest filling ever. Like little loaded baked potatoes, they also include bacon, Cheddar, sour cream, and chives. Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley A hint of spice really helps make them shine. Why not infuse the flavors of the dip into your deviled eggs too?...

These delicious alternatives are worthy of a spot on your spring holiday menu. Cornish Hens Instead of a chicken, try roasting cornish hens for your guests this Easter. Your Easter main dish doesn’t have to be fancy to be flavorful and impressive. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle That’s quite the high praise, and we think is enough to get anyone to try it once....

Here are our favorite kid-friendly recipes to make your next birthday party a breeze. They’ll fly off the plate in record time. Crack Crackers Elevate cheese crackers with ranch dressing mix for an easy kid-pleasing snack. Credit: Micah A. Leal Serve this crispy snack warm from the oven, and watch it disappear. A batch of these pizza sliders will delight guests of all ages. Minimal prep work means this recipeworks well for a crowd....

These slow-cooker recipes for Easter are perfect for a hassle-free holiday. Frommain dishestoside dishestoholiday desserts, your trusty slow cooker can do it all, especially on special occasions. This recipe makes six servings and lets the slow-cooker do the work for a juicy, satisfying main course. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland Limit cooking to three hours to keep beans slightly crisp. It’s the perfect way to start your holiday meal....