It has a Williamsburg-meets-New England look we just love. Cottage Revival, Plan #1946 This L-shaped cottage has a lived-in, snug vibe. The one-story plan offers a modern cottage approach to more traditional styles. Credit: Southern Living River Place Cottage, Plan #1959 This traditional Southerncoastal-style cottagehas plenty of classic charm. Post-and-beam ceilings in the kitchen and brick floors in the light-filled dining room give rustic charm. Two covered porches and a screened porch provide plenty of outdoor living space for spreading out....

Good things come in small packages. Some of our favorite things come in small packages, including house plans. To us, acozy cottagepacks more charm per square foot than any McMansion. Credit: Helen Norman And the wonderful thing about our most lovedSouthern LivingHouse Plansthat land under 2,000 square feet? It strikes the perfect balance of Williamsburg-meets-New England style with a Southern touch we love. Plans include the option for a detached two-car garage....

Container gardens are a great way to enjoy seasonal splashes of color throughout your living space. For fallcontainer gardening, mix eye-popping blooms with rustic grasses and foliage. Here, theSouthern Livinggardening editors share bright ideas for bringing the shades and tones of autumn to your home. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller From decorativemumsandpumpkinsyou can even combine the two in a “mumkin"to vibrant window boxes. These fall container gardens are full of inspiration....

No potluck will be complete without these classic dishes. Potluck ideas need to be easy to transport, serve a crowd, and of course, be delicious. Each of these potluck ideas meets all of that criteria. Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley These potluck recipes are sure to impress and will have everyone asking for the recipe after just one bite. This way, there’s a little something for everyone at the potluck....

We consider these special Christmas breakfast recipes a gift. Make Christmas morning special with this lineup of delicious breakfast casseroles and breads, many with make-ahead options. The rich smells from the oven are certain to draw your family back to the kitchen. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator overnight. then all you have to do is pop it in the oven on Christmas morning....

Feed a crowd with these easy-prep dishes. These meals are crowd-pleasing, family-friendly, and welcome no matter the time of year or season. The best part about these slow cooker recipes? Credit:Greg Dupree You’re going to love them for their simple, stress-free appeal. Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon Eating vegetables has never tasted so good. But we’re not surprised, because it’s a well-known fact that bacon makes everything better. Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton...

Cook and serve a delicious side right in the same pretty dish. In the South, we love high-quality, multi-functional tools that make our lives a little bit simpler. Casserole dishes are items we’ll always collect, and not just for thepretty Pyrex patterns. Credit: Victor Protasio The ability to cook, transport, and serve recipes all in one dish simply makes our lives easier. It’s no wonder the 13x9 is one of the South’s most beloved dishes to use for cooking....

From classic mains to crowd-pleasing desserts, these traditional Southern dishes deserve a spot on your Thanksgiving menu. They’re the tried-and-true stars of Thanksgiving spreads each year for a reason. With many dishes to prepare and only so much oven space, these make-ahead recipes can be life savers. Credit: VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: GINNY BRANCH STELLING; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Don’t forget buttery rolls, cranberry sauce, or corn pudding either....

Mashed, fried, smashed, baked, shreddedthe options are endless! Whether you like themmashed, baked, or fried, we have the perfect potato recipe for any occasion. These 5-star potato recipes are sure to kindly. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely These are the potatoes that are impressive enough for holiday dinners. While you might use cubed hash browns, we recommend the shredded version in this casserole. It will remove the starch needed to hold the galette together....

And most importantly, the one thing all these recipes have in common: your glowing reviews. Here are the top 50 recipes of 2024, chosen by you, our readers. Based on the reviews, y’all like it too. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell One reviewer said: “Excellent recipe! Added a whole jalapeno to cornbread topping.” While we’ve got plenty of flavorful variations, the classic always outshines the rest....

Summer is the season with a fresh cherry on top. Cherries are associated with cheerfulness,classic pie, and the crowning touch atop ice cream sundaes. They are often the first summer fruit to show up in our grocery stores and markets. Credit: Getty Images They are the smallest of thestone fruit, so named for the hard pit inside. Some people call that the cherry seed, but the seed is actually inside that pit....

The additional veggies (onions, celery, carrots, kale) and bacon give it even more punch. Brunswick Stew There’s always room for a classic on cold winter days. Serving with fresh-baked biscuits is key to replicating the flavor of the crust. Credit: Southern Living Lasagna Soup Just like its casserole cousin, this soup will feed a crowd. Leftovers guaranteed for later. Butternut Squash Soup Jessica Furniss A favorite fall produce stars in this comforting and creamy soup....

Try our best cookie and bar recipes, including classics, as well as new takes on old favorites. These homemade treats will be the hit of any party. With so many cookie and bar recipes to choose from, you might fill yourcookie jaryear-round. Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly Food Stylist: Ali Ramee You’ll always have an easy answer when somebody asks, “What’s for dessert?” Rich and creamy hot cocoa cookies have a brownie-like texture with a marshmallow topping....