Butter rolls are a special Southern sweet. In short, Southern Butter Rolls are probably unlike any other breakfast or brunch breads you’ve ever had. Learn how to make butter rolls. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox You wouldn’t be alone if this is the first time you’ve been introduced to Southern Butter Rolls. They even stumped us. Where Did Butter Rolls Originate? Indeed, these rolls are made with flour, baking powder, and shortening....

This old-fashioned Southern dessert deserves a second look. Learn how to make our classic Buttermilk Pie, one of our favoriteforgotten piesof the South. These vintage pies feature simple but hard-working fillings, with a mixture of pantry staples taking the lead. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Buttermilk vs. But each one is important. What Does Buttermilk Pie Taste Like? Credit:Fred Hardy II Sweet and slightly tangy, buttermilk pie is loved for its simplicity....

Get flavors of two iconic Southern recipes in these cheese thumbprints. No, they’re not just another shape for the classic Southern appetizer. Finally, the cookies are finished with a dollop of pepper jelly before they’re baked to golden perfection. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Ingredients 2cups(about 8 1/2 oz. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Add egg and beat until just combined, about 30 seconds....

You truly cant go wrong. It really just comes down to your flavor and liquor preference. Strong and straight up? Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf To inspire myhome bartending skills, I asked Southern chefs and bartenders their favorite holiday-inspiredcocktails. While some require a few more steps than others, all can easily be made at home. It adds some nice spritz and looks great. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis...

And one has a surprising ingredient. Tried-and-true styles ofChristmas cookies, in particular, can vary widely in flavor and color. “My favorite cookie to bring to a [holiday] cookie swap is aginger molasses cookie. Credit:Brian Woodcock: Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn: Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell I am an equal-opportunity cookie lover, but something about ginger molasses cookies just embodies holiday cheer to me! I feel there is something off limits about trying to recreate a favorite recipe from childhood....

Bacon grease gives our classic Southern cornbread recipe an extra rich flavor. In a word, its perfection. Eat this subtly sweet and savory Southern cornbread just as it is, warm after baking. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Sally McKay; Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser Or serve it with a pat of butter and honey as a near dessert-like treat. (Or, add thecornbread to a glass of milkfor a treatif you know, you know!...

Nothing says holiday like the aroma of freshly-baked cornbread dressing. Make a batch of your favorite cornbread, or use our recipe forCornbread Crumblesor heavenlyCornbread Stuffing-Stuffed Pork Chops. But don’t let us tell you that cornbread dressing is a Thanksgiving-only dish. Credit:Brittany Conerly, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Perhaps that’s why Southerners came to prefer the cornbread dressing over bread stuffing anyway. you’re free to make the cornbread ahead of time....

Our side of choice for a special Sunday dinner or a typical weeknight meal. Here, find out how to make Southern Fried Cabbage and what else you might serve with it. How To Make Southern Fried Cabbage What Do You Eat With Fried Cabbage? Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Consider family-friendly options like ourSmothered Pork ChopsorCajun Meatloaf. Other ideas include: What Does Southern Fried Cabbage Taste Like?...

This 15-minute fried corn recipe is a summer classic. Versatility of summer corn aside, there’s something about fried corn that stands out in our books. Simple and speedy, this classic Southern fried corn recipe is certainly worth the shuck. Credit:Will Dickey Learn how to make fried corn. Plus, find out what ingredients are needed and suggested ways to serve it. Will Dickey What Is Southern Fried Corn? Credit:Will Dickey This recipe starts with fresh, sweet corn, which is sauteed in butter and bacon drippings....

Crunchy, salty, and conveniently bite-sized, theyre the chicken nuggets of the sea. Youll want to file thetartar saucerecipe away, too. Learn ho to make fried shrimp, and serve platter after platter at your next gathering. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Makes Southern Fried Shrimp Unique? Influenced by Southern culinary traditions, Southern friedshrimpis unique in its preparation and flavor. A flavorful blend of spicesin this caseCreole seasoninginfuses flavor into the shrimp from the get-go....

Big night last night? A Southern hangover cake just might be the solution. Thecake itselfis wonderfully moist, plush, velvety, tender, and soft. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When you cut into the cake, you’ll see parts where the interior has darkened from theglazeseeping in. What Is A Southern Hangover Cake? If we know of one way to soothe a hangover, it’s with a Southern hangover cake. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

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