Complete your meal with these side dishes. The leafy green tops are blended into a pesto-like dressing that makes the tender roasted carrots really sing. Green Salad This salad is almost too pretty to eat. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel When serving with chicken piccata, it can be used to sop up every last drop of pan sauce. It comes together with just salt, pepper, olive oil, Parmesan, and a lemon....

Enjoy more time with loved ones this season with the help of your slow cooker. Slow-Cooker Ham This slow-cooker ham will help save on oven space. Plus, its a show-stopping main dish with minimal effort. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke you’re free to count on it for big flavor with minimal effort. Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs These delicious slow-cooker meatballs work wonderfully as an appetizer or a main dish....

These spinach recipes make it easy to get in your greens. Get both kids and reluctant adults to eat their greens with these fresh, comforting spinach recipes. This 10-minute recipe uses a dried leek soup mix to amp up the flavors easily. Credit: Antonis Achilleos Serve with pita chips or your favorite dippers, like veggie sticks or a sliced toasted baguette. Serve it alone or atop a crostini for a great party appetizer....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. One editor shares her hometown favorites. It’s a place one must see, and experience, and enjoy to believe. Credit:Courtesy ofVisit Thomasville And if you might’t enjoy it yourself, you might at least see it on film. What To Do Robbie Caponetto Explore Downtown Downtown Thomasville is the essence of small-town charm. marriott.com, 207 South Dawson St., Thomasville, GA 31792 Hunt For The Lost Quail P....

Luckily, the South is full of theseunder-the-radar gems. Assateague hugs the Mid-Atlantic coast as a barrier island and exists as a wildlife refuge. The artsy beach town feels old-fashioned, but with a twist. Credit: akaplummer/Getty Images you’re able to also take a guided snorkeling tour at a nearby marine sanctuary. Head to Boneyard Beach to see oak, cedar, and pine trees on the sands. Here, you’ll enjoy some of the freshest seafood you could get your hands on....

These winter updo ideas pair perfectly with formal affairs and comfy jackets alike. (We can’t say no to that no-nonsense attitude.) Here are some of our favorite updos forformal occasionsand casual sweaters. Credit: Pinterest/Gal Meets Glam Pin back any strands that fall out. Fanned Out Bun This cute updo looks disheveled, but put-together at the same time. Keep a few pieces out to wrap around the base to make it look natural....

Including a fruit-studded casserole, leftover cornbread creation, and controversial sandwich we’ll never stop making. Here are 25 hilariously “weird” dishes that Southerners make during the summer. Southern Tomato Sandwich Let’s call out the elephant in the room. Credit: Iain Bagwell Tomato sandwiches get a lot of hate, but we won’t accept any slander here. Pineapple Casserole Anyone who won’t at least try this sweet-and-savory casserole is missing out. You’ll likely see this unique pear salad anywhere from a baby shower to a summer cookout....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. You just have to get creative and find more economical expeditions. Scroll on for inspiration, then take your pick from these fun and affordable family vacations in the South. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Brevard, North Carolina Peter Frank Edwards Who wouldn’t want to visit the Land of Waterfalls? For cool locally-owned businesses and restaurants, head to downtown Brevard. Pick up a souvenir or two atNewfound Artisan, where everything is made by a local craftsperson....

Test kitchen and reader approved! My entire family took slabs to go it was so good," wrote one commenter. Fresh baked sweet taters is the magic." Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Honey, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon add a beautiful aroma and flavor. One commenter said: “This is one of my favorite recipes. I’m not allowed to show up to Thanksgiving dinner without at least two of these pies!” Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick...

The last thing you’ll be worried about on the first day is your hair. However, you certainly don’t want to be tardy, either. That’s where these quick, easy, and memorable hairstyles come in. Credit:Instagram/@thisislaurendavis These cute back-to-school hairstyle ideas are the ultimate shortcut that’ll have you making an entrancein a good way. From the first day of school through picture day and graduation, consider your back-to-school hair handled. Bonus points for matching the barrettes to your outfit or adding every Southerner’s favorite accessory, pearls....

A high-gloss finish can completely change the look of the same color with a matte or eggshell finish. Alternately, for a more soothing feel, go with a matte or eggshell finish. Sherwin-Williams Momentum (SW 9530) A moody green sets the perfect tone for nature lovers. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper Sherwin-Williams Cotton (SW 9581) White isnt always boring. The blue-on-blue color scheme feels sophisticated and fun. Want to add interest while keeping the walls simple?...

Make the most of your summer garden with vibrant blooms that thrive in full sun. Getty Images Annuals make gardening easy. They provideinstant gratification, filling in quickly and blooming with abandon all season long. Credit:Getty Images They’re inexpensive and happy when planted in containers,hanging baskets, or gardens. Like other plants, annuals vary in how much sunlight they need to thrive. Here are 25 of the best annuals for full sun....

Your festive fete needs one of these recipes on this menu! Theultimate party food, dips are a perennial crowd pleaser that naturally bring people together. Looking for some recipe inspiration? Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Weve rounded up 25 of our favorite dip recipes for holiday hosting. Hot Cheesy Crab Dip There’s nothing like diving into a hot dip on a cold day. Serve with endive cups for the best elegant dipper....