A stately chocolate cake with a rich history. And, that sweet, soft icing makes all the difference in this Little Layer Chocolate Cake. Prepare 9 8-inch disposable aluminum pans with cooking spray and rounds of parchment paper. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Add in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Sift flour and baking powder: Sift together flour and baking powder in a medium bowl. Add remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt to sifted flour mixture....

A retro appetizer that will never go out of style at Southern parties. This is a festive, vintage dish that never goes out of style. Just plunk down a pot of these in themiddle of a party, and watch them disappear. Credit:Monica Farber/Southern Living The sausages, not the people. They’ll be hovering close by with toothpicks in hand. Thisthree-ingredient appetizerrecipe sits on the quick-and-easy corner of store-bought andslightly homemade. Credit:Monica Farber/Southern Living...

Channel your inner “Eloise at Christmastime” without leaving the region. The Charleston Place The New York City hotel-dwelling, precocious fictional character, Eloise, is an icon. Gather around the enormous Christmas tree and turn your eyes toward the sky to witness fluffy foam flakes descend. Credit:The Charleston Place Guests can also book a snow suite which offers a front-row view of the snowy courtyard from particular accommodations. These rooms are complete with a holiday welcome amenity as well as in-room hot chocolate service and cookies....

The drive from Charleston, South Carolina, to the nearby farmland ofJohns Islandfeels like an exhale. (The path is made of tabby, a punch in of concrete made from crushed oyster shells.) I always love the glow of soft light at the door, says Allison. Credit:Southern Living I love the feeling of a round table, she says. I think its so much better for conversation. Overhead, Regina Andrews bamboo Treble Chandelier subtly nods to the coastal environs....

Salty, buttery chicken livers finish with a touch of oniony sweetness. pieces 1/2cup(about 2 1/8 oz. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Shake off excess flour, and transfer livers to a baking sheet in an even layer. (check that liver pieces are not touching one another. If so, they will clump together.)...

No matter if you call it a living room, family room, den, or even a keeping room, we all want to make the most of the space where our family gathers to sit back and relax. This mix of living room design and decorating ideas will help inspire you to create the perfect haven in your home. Explore Home

A vegetable casserole so good, you’ll want to eat it alone. Like potatoes, cauliflower has a mild flavor that can be easily upgraded with the addition of some cheese. Meet our loaded cauliflower casserole. Credit:Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer This side is essentially a veggie-forward version of aloaded baked potato, incasserole form. According to our Test Kitchen, this is not necessarily a “light” recipe. Add shreddedrotisserie chickento the mix for a quick and easy weeknight meal....

Loaded potato salad has all the flavors of a baked potato in a crowd-friendly potato salad form. Not too terribly much, that’s what. The flavors of the loaded potato salad play nicely with the robust onion and savory bacon pieces. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Its just the right level of creaminess and thicknessnot too watery or too chunky. And its even better when you prepare it ahead of time: The flavors bloom the longer they set....

This comforting slow-cooker potato soup gets even tastier with toppings. There are few foods as comforting on a Southerner’s table as a bowl of creamy loaded potato soup. Add garlic and chopped chiles to the soup base for savory and spicy notes. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Mix up the toppings with chopped tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, chives, broccoli, or even black beans. How To Make Loaded Potato Soup Thanks to a slow cooker, this recipe couldnt be easier....

With chorizo, beans, Ro-Tel, and lots of cheese, this loaded queso truly has it all. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Have you tried serving queso withguacamole? This loaded queso recipe is proof you should. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It truly has it all: chorizo, beans, Ro-Tel, and lots of cheese, of course. it’s possible for you to also reheat in the microwave or slow cooker. Avoid overheating, which could cause it to separate....

The crispy, cheesy, bacony genius of loaded smashed potatoes. Learn how to make loaded mashed potatoes. They will fly off the platter no matter how they’re served. Credit:Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Ingredients 1(1 1/2-lb.)pkg. Drain well in a colander. Cook bacon: While potatoes cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Credit:Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes....

“There was nothing better in that moment than seeing that dog come out of the pile of debris. Tornadoes had touched down there and caused a lot of damage. As soon as we got there it was really dark. Credit:WFOR/CBS Miami But you could tell there was a lot of damage. When the sun came up, we were just blown away. We couldn’t even see it when it was dark because those houses were just blown away....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The sale also includes casserole dishes, loaf pans, and griddles from $20. It is so easy to clean too!one five-star shoppershared. Credit: Southern Living/Eric Brockob We have had this for 15 years. It looks and performs like new. The seasoning came perfect and remains perfect,one-five star customerwrote. Credit:Amazon These arent the only pieces Lodges Amazon sale has to offer....