35 Holiday Dishes You Only Find At Southern Gatherings

And yes, that means a lot of “salads.” This recipe uses turkey, bacon, garlic, and red pepper to thoroughly season the greens. It includes lime Jell-O, mayonnaise, cottage cheese, and more. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling Don’t question it, just try it. Sweet Potato Biscuits Sweet potatoes lend these biscuits a gorgeous orange color and supple texture. Serve warm with lots of butter and a drizzle of honey. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Robert Clark

35 Leftover Ham Recipes To Feed The Whole Family

Got extra ham on your hands? We’ve rounded up our favorite recipesfrom spectacular sides to catch-all casserolesthat will bring new life to yourleftover ham. Ham-and-Cheese Puff Pastries Frozen puff pastry makes this impressive looking recipe a breeze to put together. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford Made with two hocks and bacon, the greens and the potlikker are powerfully rich and savory. Leftover ham is perfect with the onions, carrots, celery, and russet potatoes....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Mary Moreno

35 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas For Your Best Morning Ever

Wake up on the right side of the bed with these easy recipes. Leftovers can be reheated or enjoyed cold the next day. Either way, you are getting a nutritious serving of everyone’s favorite hot cereal. Credit: Caitlin Bensel Tater Tot Breakfast Bake This definitely isn’t a light option. If you’re looking for an indulgent way to start your day, try our Tater Tot Breakfast Bake. Tater tots are baked with eggs and milk and topped with sharp Cheddar cheese and thick-cut bacon....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Christopher Baker

35 Memorial Day Appetizers To Feed A Crowd

These snacks will keep your guests occupied while the meats are on the grill. These recipes are so good, your guests may even forget about the rest of the meal. (That is, until they smell thebarbecueon the grill. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox One whiff of that, and they’re sure to be hungry again.) Texas Caviar We love a good dip, especially a no-cook one like Texas Caviar. It requires a little bit of chopping, but it’s well worth it....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Andrea Miller

35 Mini Thanksgiving Desserts That Are Adorable and Delicious

Yet when the gravy-smeared plates are scraped clean, the meal still isn’t finishedthen comes the Thanksgiving desserts. Pies of all persuasions head up the dessert table, but why should you have to choose just one? We have two words: go mini. Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely All guests have to do is simply grab and enjoy. The candied pecans on top add a delicious crunch....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Courtney Baker

35 Must-Have Ideas For Your Dream Kitchen

From smart storage solutions to specialty appliances, give your kitchen the attention it deserves. The room is more than just a space to prepare and store food. Other character-infusing moves include the green lanterns over the island and ticking stripe roman shade. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Two Visual Comfort & Co. pendants mimic the hood’s brass strapping. Plenty Of Natural Light Keep a beautiful space clean and elegant with the right design....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Pamela Murphy

35 Powerful Bible Verses About Friendship To Celebrate Your Loved Ones

Celebrate great friends with these Bible verses about the value of friendship. Life’s special moments are made brighter by the presence of our dearest friends. Credit: asiseeit/Getty Images Credit:Southern Living Credit:Southern Living Credit:Southern Living Credit:Southern Living Credit:Southern Living

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Kara Montgomery

35 Pretty Purple Flowers To Plant In Your Garden

Go ahead and give your gardens some panachewith purple. We’re talking towers of hyacinths, patches of sweet peas, and beds of summer phlox. (Purple is the color of royalty, after all. Credit: Nyla Sammons/Getty Images And we aren’t ones to turn down a tiara.) Then set them your purple blooms by surrounding them withbright white flowersor golden foliage and yellow blooms. Delphiniums Been dreaming of a countrycottage garden? Credit: AndreaAstes / Getty Images...

May 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · Patricia Chavez

35 Quick Potato Side Dishes For Dinner Tonight

No supper is complete without a wholesome starch. Simply put, the potato is the perfect vessel for dinnertime success. Workman Publishing A 2023. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Also known as “party potatoes,” these potato logs are a true crowd pleaser. Plus, we added caramelized onions for sweetness and bacon for crunch. Twice Baked Potatoes These cheesy boats of heaven will have you rethinking basic baked potatoes....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Brian Hodges

35 Recipes Grandma Always Took To Church Potlucks

Would she approve of what’s in your casserole carrier? For many Southerners, Sundays spent at your grandparents house consisted of two things: Church andSunday supper. After just a few bites, folks will be singing the praises of this recipe. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn It’s a little sweet, a little nutty and has some greens thrown in for good measure. It’s simple and delightful. It’s filling yet fun enough that members of any age might be willing to take a bite....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Dawn Davis DVM

35 Recipes That Use Dry Mustard For Zing

Dry rubs, mac and cheese, and salad dressings all benefit from this zesty spice. Sloppy Joe Casserole Everything you love about a sloppy joe rolled into a casserole. Sounds like a great way to use up dry mustard to us. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Beer-Cheese Fondue A rich and creamy fondue like this uses a little dry mustard for brightness. No, we use two full teaspoons for a punchy cheese sauce....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Douglas Owens

35 Short Haircuts For Women To Try For Fall 2025

Try these short hairstyles to hit the refresh button. @mrdanielmartinez For a hairstyle that will always deliver, there’s no better bet than the bob. And, let’s be honest,short haircan make life a little easier. Credit:@mrdanielmartinez Who wouldn’t want those few extra minutes in the morning? Check out these inspiring short haircuts for women to find your new look. Consider this your “I can conquer the world” cut. Credit: @styledby_carolynn (Or maybe just the pumpkin patch....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Alejandro Bell

35 Side Dishes For Pulled Pork That Will Wow The Potluck Crowd

For your next BBQ, summer cookout, or potluck. This 6-ingredient recipe can be made with just 10 minutes of hands-on time. It comes out of the oven, hot, moist, and tender. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Cut the skillet cornbread into wedges, and serve it alongside any pulled pork dish. Classic Coleslaw Every Southerner knows a BBQ sandwich isn’t complete without coleslaw....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Timothy Rodriguez