Enjoy this comforting avgolemono soup for holiday celebrationsor the next time you’re under the weather. Don’t be surprised if a grandmother offers a bowl when you’reunder the weather. Its velvety texture and citrusy tang make it soothing for the body and soul. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Enjoy Lisa’s family’s soup for your own holiday celebrationor the next time you’re under the weather. What Is Avgolemono Soup? In the Byzantine Era, avgolemono soup became favored as a nourishing dish....

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Sure, there are some common ingredientsa bit of mayonnaise, chopped celery, and onion. But it’s where they’re different that really makes avocado chicken salad stand apart from the classic kind. Everyone will be thrilled to try something different. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins (Full ingredient list is down the page a bit.) Here’s a recap of the recipe. (The full recipe is further below.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins...

This is best served with a pimiento cheese sandwich. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Raise a glass to the Masters Tournament with the azalea cocktail. Here atSouthern Living, we love tuning into the tournament each year to see the immaculateazaleaslining the course. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This cocktail honors those beautiful blooms. Southerners will take just about any excuse to entertain. In the fall, we look forward to football tailgates....

Bypass these rookie mistakes and grow the South’s favorite blooming shrub like a pro. At Southern Living, we have no shortage of azalea wisdom to draw on. (Can you imagine how many times they’ve appeared in our magazine since gracing the veryfirst coverin 1966? Credit: Andrew Redington/Getty Images The answer is too many to count.) 1.Don’t buy heat-lovers if you live where it snows. Knowing what to plant is as important as knowing where to plant it....

Everything tastes better when it’s mini. Dont skip the cold brew concentrate in the batter; it helps intensify the chocolate flavor. Each baby bombe is enrobed in a silky bittersweetchocolatethats luscious and truffle-esque with a finishing hint of bourbon. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster (If you dont want to include alcohol, you’re able to just addvanillato taste.) Coat a 12-cup muffin tray with baking spray....

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The beloved Savannah bakery shut its doors February 17. She is also a leader in theBakers Against Racismmovement, which raises money through bake sales across the country. Grubbs influence on Cheryls life and career is apparent throughout the book. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards Im fortunate enough to have Hannahs handwritten recipes to show me their true origins. But baking and hospitality is in Cheryls blood. And there will be new ways for her and Griffin to share their talents and passion....

Beginning a new school year comes with a range of emotions. Sharing these back-to-school prayers and poems will help students and parents feel protected, inspired, and strengthened. We pray our children would clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience this year. Credit: Jim Craigmyle/Getty Images May they stand up against the bullies, speaking life to each other at all times. Guide us as their parents to encourage kindness and patience in their hearts....

Stunning garden design is inexpensive with the smart ideas Kentucky garden designer Jon Carloftis used to transform his backyard. Today, the yard lives anew. Divided into a series of smaller spaces, it feels bigger, more welcoming, and more useful. Credit: Photo: Van Chaplin This formed an attractive, no-brain-to-maintain floor for a central courtyard thats great for grilling out and entertaining. A large galvanized horse trough planted with Green Giant arborvitaes provides an evergreen backdrop for the bench....

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This favorite snack is perfect for any crowd, with its crispy bacon and glazed brown sugar flair. We love these served in mint julep cups or silver goblets. You’ll never have to ask “What can I bring?” Credit:Molly Bolton / Southern Living again after whipping up a batch of these savory crunchy bites for your next holiday party! The requests will just keep rolling in. Spread the brown sugar in a large pan or baking sheet....

Bacon deviled eggs are more proof everything is better with bacon. Most bacondeviled eggrecipes youll find merely have a little bacon sprinkled over the top, but not this one! Salty, creamy, and deliciously bite-sized, theyre perfect for your nextpartyorpotluck. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason Learn how to make fried bacon deviled eggs, and say hello to your new potluck appetizer. Refrigerate the egg whites and filling separately....