How does one define Southern style? Classic elegance, bold and bubbly, modern, monogrammed simplicity. Really, all of the above, and so much more. Southern style is dressing up your school colors.

Its what any dad would do. Historic flooding had rendered both the interstate and minor roads impassable. You have to understand. Credit:Stellar Photography But there was no use protesting. He could go no further via car. It just… its awful, he told the local news outlet. Credit:Stellar Photography At one point he had to dodge a backhoe doing cleanup work and became entrapped in the mud. I was up to my knees in mud and couldnt move, Jones said....

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Use spices and a chipotle pepper for deep flavor. Ingredients 1(12- to 14-lb. Sprinkle over turkey and in cavity. Credit:Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Place turkey on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, at least 12 hours or up to 36 hours. Remove turkey from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350F with rack in lower third position....

A special springtime appetizer that is highly impressive for a holiday brunch or party. Thankfully, the favas can be shelled, blanched, and peeled in advance. Fresh favas are nestled in big, fat pods, so youll need to shell them. Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Youll be left with bright green gems that have a sweet, buttery, nutty taste. Store unshelled beans in the fridge for about a week....

This festive decorating trick can dress up any display. Draping garlandaround your treeadds an effortless beauty and unique personality to your Christmas decor. Wrap or cascade ribbon down the branches of your tree, highlighting family ornaments and twinkling lights. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn A stunning trail of fluffy white cotton garland winds through the tree. Copper mesh ribbon brings a pop of color and lets the lights shine. The white color of the garlands contrasts off the dark green of the tree for a beautiful visual effect....

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We found a way to make the classic baked feta tomato pasta a bit more Southern. (Publix brand imported Greekfetais a great pick at a great price point.) Ingredients 2pintscherry or grape tomatoes 2(4-oz. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel )block feta cheese 1(16-oz.)pkg. Place tomatoes, pimientos, and garlic in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, stirring to combine....

Twirl up this fettuccine Alfredo for dinner tonight. The creamy sauce is surprisingly easy. Using basic ingredients from your pantry and fridge, fettuccine pasta is topped with a creamy and rich sauce. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox A bit like fancymacaroni and cheese, this is a quick meal that even the kids will love eating. Try penne, linguine, or even elbow macaroni. Learn how to make fettuccine Alfredo, and impress everyone at your table with this restaurant-quality meal....

Whip up this speedy Southern-inspired pasta dish in 40 minutes. Put all those favorite foods together, youve got this speedy Southern pasta dish! Add fettuccine; cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water; drain pasta, and transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Grate 1 garlic clove. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high....

Wait until they’re boiled and then baked in this cheesy tart to enjoy their fresh,asparagus-like flavor. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet to a paper towel-lined plate. Scrape bacon drippings into a heatproof glass measuring cup to equal 1/4 cup. Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen (Stir melted butter into drippings as needed to equal 1/4 cup.) Freeze drippings, uncovered, until firm, about 45 minutes....

Fig preserves shine in this fall-inspired layer cake. Refrigerate the frosting in an airtight container up to five days. Frost cake up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve. Credit: Charles Walton; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr Bring to room temperature before serving. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add buttermilk and vanilla; beat well. Fold in fig preserves, applesauce, and pecans....