Shoofly pie has made its way into community and church cookbooks around the country. This old-fashioned, “desperation pie” recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Heres everything you gotta know about Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie. Credit:Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster History of Shoofly Pie Shoofly Pie is part of the family of desserts known asDesperation Pies. Here are the few you gotta round up. Ingredients 1Single-Crust Pie Pastry Dough...

Learn how to make classic Southern chicken salad, and enjoy a taste of comfort and nostalgia once again. Simply toss the ingredients together, then chill. Stir in remaining mayonnaise, and serve with a garnish of paprika and parsleyIt’s that easy. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Assemble this chicken salad through Step 1, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours ahead of serving. Add remaining mayonnaise as directed, and re-season to taste if needed....

This luscious, tangy pie does the impossible: It’s juicy and fruity without actually containing fruit. Louis, Missouri, which specializes in Ozark cuisine, he came across this recipe for old-fashioned vinegar pie. What Is Vinegar Pie? Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey ), vinegar pie dates back to the 19th century. What Does Vinegar Pie Taste Like? No, vinegar pie is not bitter, tart, or sour....

Hint: You don’t need 15+ different cleaning products. Have a stain on your rug? My grandmother says you could successfully removealmostany stain with just a little bit of Dawn and water. Credit:Getty Images Need to spot treat a garment? Watch a diluted mixture of Dawn rise to the stain-busting occasion. This is the key to gathering thedustwithout spreading it around. Credit:Caitlin Bensel Just add a dollop of mayo to a rag and scrub the affected surface until the mark is gone....

This casserole should be served year-round. This is the perfect old-school green bean casserole foryour holiday menu, but without any cream of mushroom soup. Every aspect of this casserole is homemade and perfectly good. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall The flavors are creamy and savory, and with a bit of crunch at the end with fried shallots. Our homemade mushroom cream sauce and crispy fried shallots will make you wonder why thiscasseroleisn’t served year-round....

Squash casserole is a classic dish that can be found at almost any Southern dinner table or family gathering. Squash casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and atchurch covered-dish suppers. Learn how to make squash casserole. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Plus, find out how to make it in advance and which ingredients are needed. Complete the recipe through Step 5, leaving the cracker crumbs off the top....

I just thank the Good Lord for keeping me here, she said. Hes had no reason to take me. Emmanuel Rodriguez/LongeviQuest Elizabeth Francis celebrated a remarkable 115 years of life on July 25. Credit:Emmanuel Rodriguez/LongeviQuest Despite amassing a host ofimpressive titles, Francis remains remarkably humble. Though shes slowing down, she still expresses disbelief every time somebody mentions her age. I just feel like living every day! Credit:Emmanuel Rodriguez/LongeviQuest she told LongeviQuests Ben Meyers, simply....

Francis validated age also made her the 54th oldest person to ever live. LongeviQuest Sad news out of Texas, folks. William Taft was president when Francis was born in Louisiana on July 25, 1909. Credit:LongeviQuest After her mother died when she was 11, she and her five siblings were sent to different homes. Francis ended up in Houston, where she was raised by her aunt and has lived since. Emmanuel Rodriguez/LongeviQuest...

Little effort, big payoff. That secrets been out in Southern kitchens for a long while, yall. And that, dear reader, is how you eat an entire onion in one sitting as a snack. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong (Rice catches all of those rich juices!) Simple, comforting, inexpensive, and flavorfulwhat more could you ask for? Weve gota classic recipe for you right here. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong...

Just the food mash-up your family is craving. Would you believe this flavorful dinner comes together in just 35 minutes start to finish? There’s actually a scientific reason why our brains are so fond of food mash-ups. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely This One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta will be the happiness-inducing food mash-up you’ve been looking for. Pepper Jack cheese and a little pasta water yield a sauce that’s creamy but not too thick....

This easy banana bread is sure to be a new favorite. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Moist, fluffy banana cake is a timeless favorite. Here, learn how to make easy one-bowl banana bread. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Plus, learn more fun ways to personalize it to your favorite flavors. Here’s a quick rundown: Which Bananas Are Best for Banana Bread? Banana bread is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas that are languishing in your kitchen....

Were not afraid to say it; This one-bowl chocolate cake is the ultimate chocolate cake. Baking at home is always wonderful, but cleaning a stack of dishes is usually an unwelcome distraction. Youll be able to make the batter and have the cake layers in the oven in no time. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall One of the unique ingredients youll see in this recipe is the addition ofespresso granules....

Now you get to enjoy them in this richly comforting pasta side dish, a one-dish creamy tomato orzo. Ingredients 2Tbsp.chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 3 Tbsp. Cook the shallots for 3 minutes or until translucent. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Add the garlic and thyme then cook for another 2 minutes before adding the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until the tomato paste turns from bright red to a darker red....