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How to make the best holiday strings of popcorn, cranberries, and more. As a result, these homemade garlands became synonymous with the American Christmas tree. Bake for around 4 hours with the oven set to 175 degrees, flipping every half hour. Credit:Getty Images String them together with sewing thread, waxed dental floss, or fishing wire. you could even use ornament hooks and use the dried orange slices as individual ornaments....

Enjoy crispy catfish without the mess of a deep fryer. Fried catfish is in regular rotation on Southern dinner tables. Raw fish will only last a day or two in the refrigerator. What Oil Is Best for Frying Catfish? In typical recipes likeClassic Fried Catfish, an oil with a high smoke point is the best to use. Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil all work great, as does melted shortening. Healthier oil options like grapeseed or avocado oil are also good....

Yes, comfort food can still taste fresh. The proof is in this one-pan wonder that can be customized in creative ways. Our Test Kitchen sought to develop a healthier spin on a Southern-favorite family dinner:Casserole. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis The result is this Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole, which our Test Kitchen has dubbed “the do-it-all casserole.” The crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finish to this delightful casserole....

Consider this design revival before updating your bathroom. Alan_Lagadu/Getty Images As with fashion or beauty,decorating trendsare entirely personal. When matchy-matchy window treatments andwallpaperswung back into style, one crowd of design-lovers rejoiced while another groaned. Credit:Alan_Lagadu/Getty Images For some decorators, its a welcome repriseand perhaps even an expected one. In design I always attempt to pull from all different times. Meet the Experts Jena Salmonis aninterior designer in Dallas. Credit:Goettingen/Getty Images...

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including fuzzy, quilted, and classic, sleek styles. Right now, that’s the incredibly chicLilly Pulitzer Jeanie Belt Bag, which starts at $48. Credit:Southern Living Tote your go-to essentials in a roomy yet petite pouch that will keep you hands-free no matter the occasion. All the designs include an adjustable strap with a gold buckle and accents. The beachy options also make great gifts for new moms and college students....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dont sleep on these gorgeous prints. Southern Living / Tyler Roeland A Lilly Pulitzer print is like no othercolorful, carefully considered, and unique. Credit:Southern Living / Tyler Roeland Lilly Pulitzer just dropped itsthree-day Sunshine Salewith massive discounts available until Wednesday, September 11. The pants are available in two colors and are now on sale for 54 percent off. Reviewers called it simple and elegant and easy to dress up or down with shoes or accessories....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Score darling dresses, cozy sweaters, and chic outerwear for a fraction of the price. Running through Wednesday, January 8 at 11:59 p.m. Its made from a cozy blend of polyester and spandex that provides plenty of breathable warmth when temperatures dip. Credit:Southern Living Plus, the relaxed fit gives plenty of room to snuggle in. Deacon Dress Everyone needs an everyday dress like the Deacon Dress in their closet....

Turn leftover roasted sweet potatoes into these fluffy, tender biscuits. “When Im in the kitchen cooking, that’s my time,” she says. “In that moment, I feel like a queen. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Taylor often includes her husband and favorite taste tester, James, in her videos. Hes so grateful, uplifting, and encouraging, she says. It does something to my heart. And its so beautiful that Im documenting it for my kids to see....

They may not be candy, but these lima beans will melt in your mouth. Many of the greatest Southern mains are made even better by a succulent side of soft green lima beans. Delicately sweet, limas are starchy, velvety, and carry loads of flavor. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When the beans are gone, even the broth is worth sopping up, withcornbreadof course. Learn how to make lima beans....

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This impressive pasta dish will be on the table in just 30 minutes. If you’ve steer away from preparing shellfish like mussels and clams, don’t. You’ll think you stepped into your favorite Italian restaurant after taking a bite of this. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer pkg.linguine 3Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil 1/3cupthinly slicedshallot(from 1 [1 3/4-oz.] shallot) 4largegarliccloves, thinly sliced (about 3 Tbsp.) 1cupdrywhite wine 1/2tsp.crushed red pepper 3/4tsp.kosher salt 2lb....

These are perfect recipes (and reads!) The pages of your favorite books might just provide the dinnertime inspiration you’ve been seeking. The tea was so delicious that it was not necessary to pretend that it was anything but tea." Credit: Michael Marquand/Getty Images One memorable trip in Hemingway’sA Moveable Feastincludes meals of roast chicken, a dish that demands mastery. In the middle of the court, a large platter of tarts was on display....