A chicken salad recipe fit for lunches, teas, or light dinners. If you dont know how to make chicken salad, you’re in a safe space. This recipe keeps it pretty classic so you’re free to jazz it up to suit your tastes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living How To Make Chicken Salad Short on time? Yes, you’ve got the option to make this chicken salad recipe withrotisserie chicken....

These cinnamon rolls serve as the perfect homemade breakfast treat. Whip up a batch to enjoy with a cup of coffee, or serve them for a brunch. Gooey, buttery, flavorful cinnamon rolls are the perfect fit. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Cinnamon rolls are a timeless breakfast treat, made with a yeast dough and sticky-sweet glaze. Learn how to make homemade cinnamon rolls, and try them for your next holiday brunch or weekend breakfast....

Cookies-and-cream ice cream can now have all the cookie pieces you’ve ever wanted. This season, instead of going the store-bought route, why not tryhomemade ice cream? When we say our homemade cookies and cream ice cream is the easiest, we mean it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This recipe only requires five ingredients, most of which you might already have on hand. The trick is in thecookies. This will ensure that every bite is filled with cookies-and-cream goodness....

Don’t wait for the local county fair. Whip up a few homemade corn dogs anytime with this easy and delicious corn dogs recipe. We think corn dogs belong on the list of ultimate Southern comfort foods. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Flavorful beef, starchy cornmeal, and tangy mustard come together to create our favorite childhood snack. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Makes a Corn Dog a Corn Dog?...

No Thanksgiving plate is complete without cranberry sauce. Put down the can, and give this homemade cranberry sauce recipe a whirl. This bright and vibrant homemade cranberry sauce brings the best of both worlds. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Simple enough, but still made from scratch, it might give grandma’scranberry salada run for its money. Plus, it’s just tart and sweet enough to be the perfect people-pleaser....

Say goodbye to your favorite drive-thru. To paraphrase a saying: “Anything they can do we can do better.” That goes for these crispy, juicy fried chicken sandwiches. Credit:Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley A kitchen thermometer is hands-down the most essential kitchen utensil you could own. If the oil temperature drops between batches, let it rise again before adding your next round of thighs. These Test Kitchen tips will help you make the best chicken possiblewithout a huge mess....

This buttery graham crcker crust is a blank canvas for many of your favorite pies. So make a graham cracker crust instead. Learn how to make a homemade graham cracker crust. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You need 12 full graham sheets or 1 1/2 cups of ground crumbs. How To Make A Graham Cracker Crust Making a homemade graham cracker crust isn’t terribly difficult. People have been making graham cracker crust for years the old-fashioned way....

Surprise neighbors and friends with this sweet food gift. Learn how to make homemade hot chocolate mix. We briefly cover both here, but the full recipe is below with step-by-step instructions. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Transfer the mix to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and seal. Keep in a cool, dry place up to 3 months. Many of the most treasured presents we get every year are the sweets and treats people make....

Learn how to make the perfect sweet-tart lemonade recipe for the hottest days. after you grab homemade lemonade, you’ll never buy bottled again. How To Make Homemade Lemonade Making homemade lemonade really couldn’t be easier. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Simple syrup will last up to two weeks. (Simple syrup without the lemon zest lasts longer.) Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Try these once, and you’ll never go back to the store-bought version. And of course, the Christmas tree variety puts the delightful treat over the top. Equal partsfestive and delicious? Credit: Southern Living Yes, c’mon! That’s whySouthern LivingTest Kitchen professional Ivy Odom created a homemade Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes recipe. It’s easy, tasty, and (dare we say) better than the store-bought version. Swiss meringue buttercreamsits between two luscious layers of vanilla sponge cake....

Good homemade mashed potatoes are an essential dinnertime side. Submerging the potatoes in waterprevents oxidization, a chemical reaction which turns the spuds an unsightly pink-brown color. If left to soak for too long, smaller pieces of potato will start to break down. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Can You Make Mashed Potatoes Ahead of Time? Yes, c’mon). If you’re preparing yourmashed potatoes in advance, reheat them on the stove or in the oven....

Senior Producer Ivy Odom recreates the classic Southern moon pie from scratch. SoIvy Odomtook inspiration from the classicMoonPiesand created a delicious scratch-made recipe. Can these homemade moon pies taste like the real deal? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make a homemade moon pie recipe. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Are Moon Pies? Costing only a nickel, they quickly become a popular treat. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styist: Torie Cox...

A Southern favorite, orange rolls are far easier to make than you might think. Serve these sticky-sweet orange rolls at your next brunch, along with a traditionalquicheand bowl of fruit. (Don’t forget themimosas.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Or save the orange rolls for a lazy weekend breakfast with the family. Learn how to make orange rolls, and treat your family to this Southern favorite soon. grated zest, divided and 3 to 4 Tbsp....