A Plains, Georgia specialty. She was the bang out of woman who always packed a lunchwith enough to spare. And like most Georgia-bred ladies of her generation, she also had a killer pimiento cheese recipe. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell We were all in the back of the plane together, Jason says. That moment is a perfect reflection of my grandmother: practical, down-to-earth, and selfless....

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A major shortcut is built right in for this easy rotisserie chicken soup. It may be the soothing warmth, the flavorful vegetables, or the relaxing aromatics and seasonings. Instead, add it to a stockpot with the store-boughtchicken stockand some water. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Then simmer for an hour to infuse the store-bought stock with extra-rich umami flavor from the chicken. This recipe, however, gives you a significant shortcut: rotisserie chicken from the grocery store....

Pour up a bit of fun with this easy three-ingredient Roy Rogers drink. It really is that easy. It’s still great for people who like sipping fun drinks but prefer their beverages to be booze free. Credit:Jessica Furniss Here, learn how to make this easy mocktail. Plus, find ways to make it a bit more to your liking. Who Was Roy Rogers? Credit:Jessica Furniss Ingredients in a Roy Rogers Drink The non-alcoholic drink is similar to theShirley Temple drink....

Let’s be polite, party people! Therefore, invitations always, alwaysdeserve agracious response. Here, we’re tackling the complexities of RSVP etiquette. Credit: Poh Kim Yeoh / EyeEm / Getty Images It turns out it’s not as easy as you’d think! So reply, and reply quickly, preferably as soon as possible. What a wonderful world! Credit:Taylor Cline Photography; Design: Adelaide Art & Fine Papers Here’s the short explanation: Invitations to formal weddings typically forego the includedresponse card....

When I was at Crook’s Corner, I generally would make rum babas only during the holidays. They seem extra festive but are also a bit more trouble than the simpler recipes that I prefer. After a short trip to the oven, the cakes are poked and soaked in rum syrup until moist. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Audrey Davis This is an adults-only dessert however, as the alcohol in the rum syrup is not cooked off....

No holiday cookie plate is complete without a few rum balls. These tender, pecan-filled treats are for adults only. Made with dark rum and bourbon, they pack a powerful punch! Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The variety of honey you use will alter the flavor of the rum balls slightly. You want them to be very finely ground for the smoothest texture. Roll the formed balls in an extra layer of granulated sugar or vanilla wafer crumbs for a prettier presentation....

When a crowd is coming, it’s time to serve rum punch. Learn how to make rum punch, and thrill your party-going friends with their new favorite drink. )gold rum 3/4cupfresh lime juice(from 7 medium limes) 1/3cup(2 2/3 oz. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Stir until sugar is just dissolved, about 1 minute. Add tea bags to saucepan, and remove from heat. Let steep, covered, for 10 minutes....

For a refreshing cocktail on a warm summer evening, nothing beats the tropical vibes of this Rum Swizzle. It’s a light, fruitycocktailthat’s often called “Bermuda’s national drink.” What Is a Swizzle? Credit:Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle The origin of the swizzle dates back to the 1860s, when ice was first introduced to Caribbean locals. Swizzle stick trees, or Quararibea turbinata, are native to the Caribbean....

Complete with glitter and butterflies, of course. Krispy Kreme Two Southern icons have joined forces for the oh-so-sweet collaboration of our dreams. Complete with all the glitz and glam that Dolly herself brings to the screen and stage (andbookshelf! Credit:Krispy Kreme These doughnuts remind meof home. So, Im excited for folks to share them with their own family and friends. Theyre pretty sweet, if I do say so myself! Credit:Krispy Kreme...

The underdog of the vegetable world deserves a fresh look this season. Try this rutabaga and mashed potatoes recipe. Starchy with an earthy, slightly sweet flavor, they are easy to grow and high yielding. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely They gained popularity in the 19th century, when they were valuable as animal food. I dote on rutabagas because I only had them once a year as a child, during the holidays....

The Make-Believers is available now. Ive always been so impressed with their creativity, the media personality toldSouthern Living. Despite everything, they are still dreamers. Credit:Katie Klochany There are still things they want to accomplish and do. She said writing a book that celebrates imagination felt right. Blankets can become capes and spatulas can become microphones… Credit:Simon & Schuster Sometimes boredom is a good thing. It makes you be creative. And we want to celebrate that....

Once you try this s’mores dip, you’ll crave the campfire treat all the time. Senior Producer Ivy Odom uses this recipe as the sweet ending to her backyard tailgates with family and friends. There’s just no better way tocelebrate a Bulldogs victorythan with ooey-gooey chocolate and marshmallows. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make s’mores dip. What Is S’mores Dip? It has all the flavors you lovechocolate, toasty marshmallows, and graham crackersall in an easy-to-serve cast-iron skillet....