When it comes to the holidays, were all about staying on-theme with our recipes. Christmas potlucks are the perfect opportunity to add festive flare to your favorite dishes. If youre looking to add seasonal charm to your dishes, weve got you covered with inspiration. Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman Here are 12 holiday-themed potluck recipes perfect for making spirits bright. Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Want to make your favorite potluck dish more festive?...

What’s Christmas morning without a nostalgic holiday scent like bread pudding baking in the kitchen? Which Christmas scents immediately transport you to the scene of your favoriteholiday traditionsand memories? Is it the smell of cinnamon star cookies, or possibly the first bite of peppermint bark? Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Page Mullins Megan Cooleyis the owner and creative designer ofMeg’s Flower Marketin Ringgold, Georgia. Freshly Baked Cookies The scent offreshly baked cookiessignals the warm and cozy Christmas season is here....

Bring a festive glow to every window. These warm and inviting ideas are Southern hospitality at its finest. Down here its not just about first impressions, but seconds, thirds, and fourths, too. Credit:James Ransom Beyond the front door, theres plenty to revel in this holiday season. Just take a gander at our windows decked out for the season to prove it. Dont Neglect the Window Boxes Window boxesdont have to be a strictly spring and summer affair....

On the long and impressive list ofclassic Southern side dish casseroles, corn pudding certainly belongs near the top. Here are a dozen corn casserole and corn pudding recipes to help you find a new favorite. With only eight ingredients and very little hands-on time, this recipe is a busy cook’s dream. Credit: Courtney West buttery crust of some persuasion. Here, we prefer using Ritz crackers and adding some panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch....

They’re sharing their favorite tips with you. That is particularly true when it comes to cleaning. Wespoke to cleaning professionalsfor their favorite tips to help you get things spic and span the right way. Credit: Getty Images This will help to avoid you missing things," says Adriana Aziz of MaidForYou. “Professional cleaners have a checklist that is carefully thought out so that maximize time and resources. Of course, there are some exceptions to the rule....

The carbonic acid in the club soda breaks down the stain from the fibers and cleans them. It always works, and it works fast, Ip explains. This hack works best with fresh red wine stains. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Styling: Torie Cox Once the wine has dried, it becomes less effective. Just add it to a microfiber mitt and buff out smudges and fingerprints. It works equally well on your home’s windows, both for the inside and outside surfaces....

Wax paper can be used for a variety of tasks in the kitchen and beyond. My earliest memory of usingwax paperoutside the kitchen was a childhood favorite. Unfortunately, the slide was so old that it was next to impossible to slide down without getting stuck. Credit:Getty Images It worked, and we always had to use wax paper to get down the slide. Thankfully, playsets have come a long way in the last 20 years....

Here are a few favorites. Taco Dip Enjoy the flavors of tacos in a scoop-able form with this layered dip. verify to serve it with a sturdy chip variety that can stand up to the hearty dip. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Plus, you need just six ingredients. Allow it to be refrigerated for at least 30 minutes before serving. And refraining from eating the whole bowl. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

From detergent mishaps to zipper positioning and whether shirts should be buttoned up. Drying clothing could take days and ironing, well, ironing is still laborious. Modernlaundry appliancesmake it easy to clean upjust add soap, dirty clothes, and hit a button or two. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Even the best washer and dryer are subject to human error. Those aren’t the onlylaundry mistakes, though. Here are a few others to avoid making....

This mega-convenience store is full of surprises A visit to Buc-ees is unlike any other road trip stop. Just confirm to give a wave to the jolly cartoon beaver mascot, Buc-ee. A Texas native, founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin opened his first store in 1982. Credit: Getty Images/The Washington Post/Contributor Then, in June 2024, a 75,593-square-foot locationopened in Luling, Texas, unseating Sevierville. Buc-ees Never Closes. Every store is open 24 hours, 365 days a year....

Groceries are expensivethese shopping secrets will save you big money. Check out my list of staples to stock up on before the holidays to make your guests feel welcome. Bacon is equally inexpensive, and can be frozen for later. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel Here are a few of my favorites sweet and savory snacks. Snack Packs Is there anything better than a big box of chips?...

Warehouse shopping just got a whole lot more fun. This often indicated that Costco got a deal from the manufacturer and is passing those savings down to consumers. It could mean a multitude of things, one employee noted. Either the item number is changing (or) were getting an updated version of the product. It doesnt entirely mean its going away forever. But it might so if its something you love, especially a seasonal item, grab a couple....

Our Southern grandparents have been loving on this creamy supermarket staple for generations. Enjoy it in the following recipes, smear it on toast (and top it with avocado! ), or just enjoy a simple bowl topped with fresh berries and a handful of nuts. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Cottage cheese is one of those ingredients that has truly stood the test of time. Heavenly Chicken Lasagna Lasagna lovers are always interested in new flavors and twists to their family-favorite recipes....