It’s the best way to start the day. But a great breakfast can really make your day. And we aren’t the only ones singing this recipes praises. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle What’s In Our Best Breakfast Casserole? One of the main ingredients in the dish is pork breakfastsausage. Then there’s the cheese: sharp Cheddar and pepper Jack cheese. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle...

And it doesn’t even require an oven. Its easy to make, perfect for warm weather, is completely make-ahead, and serves a crowd. By the time youre done reading this, youll be adding the ingredients to your next shopping list. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle What Is Heaven On Earth Cake? This dessert isnt baked in a pan or slathered with frosting. Why We Love It One of the best things about Heaven on Earth Cake is its flexibility....

Level up your homemade chicken salad game with this easy recipe. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It’s true that many of our best-ever recipes are casseroles. But every now and then a recipe surprises us. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Instead, it’s punchy, zippy, and fresh. The most refreshing part? What Makes Our Homemade Chicken Salad Special? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This homemade chicken salad is truly made-from-scratch....

It’s not apple, pumpkin, or pecan. Its not pumpkin, sweet potato, apple, or even pecan. Nope, our readers were interested in something beyond the Thanksgiving classics. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The most popular Thanksgiving pie from last year was our Possum Pie. The Arkansas treat debuted in our November 2023 issue and was an instant hit. It reminds us of one of our other popular recipes, the famousChocolate Delight, but in pie form....

A Southern classic with almost 100K shares that won (almost all of) your hearts. Recaps andround-upsare some of the most fun, interesting, and eye-opening ways to end the year. Our editors find that some of the best learnings and takeaways often involve reviewing the top recipes our readerslovedandsaved. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox (It was not a huge surprise, however, thatcasserolesmade quite the impact in 2024.) Hint: It’s not a casserole....

Try this reader favorite tonight. As one commenter said, “Amazing the way all of the flavors come together. My whole family loved it!” Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We also love the heartiness of this soup, which is actually more similar to a stew. A light roux thickens the broth, giving it more body. The dish is packed with protein and vegetables, making it a satisfying one-bowl meal. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Can you guess which? Yes, the kind from a can. You won’t spend more than 15 or 20 minutes putting the recipe together, however. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely You’ll want to exercise some restraint, as the more you mix, the muddier the top becomes. It will be delicious nonetheless, but not as picture perfect. The other uses another canned shortcut, dulce de leche, to easily infuse caramel-like flavors into the treat....

Do you agree with these rare exceptions? My husband does too. According to the Southern Living Facebook and Instagram audiences, were in the minority, but I digress. Credit:©Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection Here are the rare occasions when our readers say its okay not to send a thank-you note. When Is It Okay to Skip the Note? I was in treatment for cancer. Credit: Getty Images I received gifts of food and other lovely gestures of kindness....

Which means that the food we make is also kind of in between seasons as well. This is even more apparent when looking at our most saved recipes for the month. ), its a true reflection of the moment. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Simply smack the save button and youll be able to store and organize your favoriteSouthern Livingdishes onMyRecipes. Cabbage And Potatoes Dotdash Meredith Food Studio...

Here’s a look at some of the most popular plans offered by Southern Living House Plans. From the first issue ofSouthern Living, the magazine has featured and sold house plans. Look closely: You might find aSouthern Livinghouse plan you’d like to make your own. Credit:Kelli Boyd Photography Beachside Bungalow, Plan #1117 This quaintbeach houseis perfect for weekend getaways. It’s perfect for two with a view from every room. The welcoming covered front porch and charming gabled roof lend the tiny bungalow extra curb appeal....

The cover star of our December 2024 issue. First up, theWhipped Cream Frostingits light, airy, quick, and sturdy. And last but not least, theBrown Butter Cake! Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Nutty, indulgent, subtle, dreamyits literally the perfect cake. A hint of spice teases you with holiday flavor, but still allows the rich butter to shine. Using a serrated knife, trim domed tops off cake layers; discard trimmings....

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