With a fun name like boat dip, you know this dish is going to be filled with flavor. With a fun name like boat dip, you know this dish is going to be filled with flavor. )container sour cream(about 2 cups) 1(10-oz.) Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle canfire-roasted diced tomatoes and green chiles(such as Rotel), drained 1(1-oz. )envelope ranch dressing mix 1(1-oz. Garnish with scallions, if desired....

A platter of boiled shrimp is the perfect choice for picnics, potlucks, even weeknight dinners. In just 35 minutes, these juicy shrimp are ready to serve. The resulting boiled shrimp is a lot more flavorful than shrimp boiled in water or even beer. Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Ingredients for Boiled Shrimp The shrimp shells pull double duty to create a supremely flavorful poaching liquid....

Its never too early for cobbler. Our devotion to cobbler is something to be admired. At Charlotte, North Carolina-based fast-food chain Bojangles, cobbler is the newest offering on their Southern-inspired menu. Credit:Bojangles This week, the company announced that they would have two limited-time products hitting restaurants this month. The first is a new iteration of Bojangles cobbler (they launchedpeachlast summer) with a legendary biscuit-inspiredBo-Berry Cobbler. Talk about a sweet finish!...

This explains the home she shares with her husband, Brian. The starting point for her was anantiquesettee she’d bought for her living room. “As with the house, I loved it, but I knew it had to be updated.” Credit: Laurey W. Glenn First, Charlotte convinced them to re-cover the antique settee in a wild graffiti-style fabric. This daring move set the design agenda for the entire home: Make traditional more lively and livable....

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Boom boom shrimp is a classic recipe with a spicy twist. It serves 8 people and only takes 15 minutes to whip up. What is boom boom shrimp, you may ask? Credit: Southern Living It’s simply a two-dredge fried shrimp recipe with a delightfully tasty boom boom shrimp sauce. Bubba Blue once said, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. And we surely agree with the fictionalForrest Gumpcharacter shrimp are a Southern favorite....

Two desserts in one makes for a show-stopping dessert. The Bourbon Balls are deliciously sweet and crunchy, rounded out with just the right amount of bourbon. The Bourbon Balls also make a nice dessert on their own. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop styling: Lydia Pursell Just like that, your filling is ready. Be sure to remove the baked crust from its pan before filling it. Once the crust is filled, it is harder to take out of the pan....

Bourbon balls offer up a powerful punch while packaged in a small bite. Bourbon balls are an old-fashioned treat made up of six simple ingredients. And while theseno-bake cookiesare easy to make, they certainly have a storied past. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox These timeless bourbon balls make the perfect gift or addition to any Christmas cookie platter. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Are Bourbon Balls? Now, there are several versions of bourbon balls....

The classic Bloody Mary gets a big Southern upgrade. While some may opt for sweet, Prosecco-topped cocktails, we Southerners prefer something with a bit more punch. Use your favorite bottle of bourbon for this morning cocktail (we’re partial tothese Southern brands). Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Looking for more bourbon cocktail inspiration?We’ve got you covered. With the addition of a few spices, flavorings, and lemon juice, the Bloody Mary was born....

This sweet-and-tangy chicken dinner is fast and easy enough for a weeknight. With ketchup, brown sugar, and honey, the dish packs a lot of sweetness. But savory umami flavors of soy sauce and meaty chicken thighs balance things out. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Bourbon infuses a subtle smokiness and warmth. This dish is lick-your-plate goodyou’ll see. What Is Bourbon Chicken? Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster...

Get more than one kind of buzz with a Southern bourbon espresso martini. We’ve used bourbon because, well, that’s what we Southerners enjoy. What Is a Bourbon Espresso Martini? Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Notably, the espresso martini is not Southern or an actual martini. It doesn’t contain gin or vermouth like a true martini but instead uses vodka and coffee liqueur. In this bourbon espresso martini recipe, we take this cocktail and remix it Southern style with bourbon....

For those nights you might’t decide which after-dinner treat you want. Our Test Kitchen calls this boozy scoop “the ultimate ice cream for adults.” Get ready for our Bourbon Ice Cream With Bourbon-Caramel Swirl to knock your socks off. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Which pop in of Ice Cream Is This? If you’ve nevermade your own ice creambefore, let this recipe serve as your introduction....

A bourbon mule is the surprising addition your Derby party needs. A simple swap of bourbon for the traditionalvodkainstantly transforms this drink into something no bourbon-loving Southerner could pass up. Whichever you choose, you don’t need to break the bank to make this cocktail. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Any budget-friendly option you already have on hand will certainly make for a delicious bourbon mule. How To Make a Bourbon Mule Making a bourbon mule couldn’t be easier....