Bakers Joy is the nonstick secret to perfect baked goods every time. What Is Baker’s Joy? Baker’s Joy is an oil-based baking spray that contains flour. Credit: Courtney West/Southern Living The flour in the spray provides grip for the cake batter so it rises evenly. The spray cuts down the messy two-step process ofgreasingand flouring a baking pan into one easy step. Forget smearing butter onto your pans, this takes half the time....

The Latest TheSouthern LivingTest Kitchen Celebrating more than 50 years of Southern recipes What’s Cooking Only In The South Long Weekend Welcome Home Gardening Ideas Recent Awards Recipes are developed and tested twice by Test Kitchen Professionals in Birmingham, Alabama.Learn more. Recipes are developed and tested twice by Test Kitchen Professionals in Birmingham, Alabama.Learn more.

Pimiento peppers in the meatloaf put a Southern spin on this comfort food favorite. It has all the trappings of a stick-to-your-bones, old-fashioned meatloaf with distinctive Southern flair. Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know. Credit:STACY ALLEN; FOOD STYLIST : KAREN RANKIN; PROP STYLIST: LINDSEY LOWER What Makes Southern Meatloaf Southern? To make this Southern Meatloaf truly Southern, we added a couple recognizable ingredients. The first is dicedpimientos, which add sweetness, heat, and tanginess to the meatloaf....

A few clever swaps and one great fish make for an all-new Southern Nicoise salad. With a few clever swaps and one great fish. Learn how to make Southern Nicoise Salad. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel Even though a lot of the classic elements have been adapted, it still reads as Nicoise salad instantly. What Is A Nicoise Salad? Spread cooked beans in an even layer on a large plate lined with paper towels....

We know all of Spain Park High School in Birmingham, Alabama, will be cheering on Coach Thompson. One day I just didnt feel like running. and he was like thats a javelin. Credit:Christian Petersen / Staff/Getty Images So I gave it a try and kinda fell in love with it. For this shift, he was rewarded with a scholarship to college. That is what brought Thompson from his home state of New Jersey to the South....

From street fighting to the Olympic ring: Texas-native Jennifer Lozanos story of triumph. USA Boxing Jennifer Lozano is a fighter. As a child, she fought off bullies who targeted her for being overweight. Credit:USA Boxing When she was a teenager, she fought to overcome the tragic loss of her grandmother. Fighting Stereotypes Lozano grew up in the border town ofLaredo, Texas. She said the bullying started in elementary school. Credit:USA Boxing...

Victor Montalvo is ready to introduce viewers to a new Olympic sport. All In The Family Montalvo was born inKissimmee, Florida. He was just six years old when his family decided to watch the classic 1984 movieBeat Street. Credit:Mike Coppola/Getty Images The boys practiced day and night and eventually formed a squad that competed in local breaking jams. They suffered plenty of losses but kept going. It was his first time leaving the Sunshine State....

Jerome Brouilett-Pool/Getty Images Southern Livingspoke with Caroline Marks just before she headed to Paris to compete. Small TownBig Dreams Marks grew up in the tiny east coast town ofMelbourne Beach, Florida. She is one of six siblings in a family that loved being outdoors and active. Credit:Jerome Brouilett-Pool/Getty Images It was just like the fun house, recalled Marks. While her siblings tackled the bike track, Marks took up horse barrel racing....

Southern penicillin soup is a nice alternative to classic chicken noodle. It’s warm and cozy, and just what you want when you’re not feeling well. Penicillin soup is a nickname for manysoupsacross the world. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Recipe Tips From TheSouthern LivingTest Kitchen Ingredients 1/4cup(2 oz. )unsalted butter 1cupfinely chopped sweet onion(from 1 medium [7-oz.] onion) 1cupfinely chopped carrot(from 3 medium [3-oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

There’s one remarkable spread that holds a treasured spot at everySouthern table: the legendary pimiento cheese spread. It’s a beloved, tried-and-true dish that everyone seeks out. But there is one thing that makes our pimiento cheese stand out: the addition ofdill picklejuice. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Don’t knock it until you try it. This tangy addition will win over even the non-pickle eaters. This loveable spread comes together in just 10 short minutes....

Southern pinto beans are one thing above all else: simple. But they’re also delicious and deeply comforting. Bacon provides a smoky, salty base. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Learn how to make a bowl of velvety, yummy pinto beans. Otherwise, this is a supremely easy dish. The alkaline properties of baking soda speed along the breakdown of the beans as they cook. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

After the pickup rush is done (350 pies later! Cheryl adds a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to herpie crustto make it “just so dang flaky.” Cut in butter using a pastry blender. Credit:Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, and gather into a tight mound. Repeat smearing-and-folding process once. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a flat disk....

The classic appetizer gets a fresh look with two Southern-inspired dipping sauces. Squeeze lemon halves over mixture; add lemon halves to pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Uncover, stir in salt, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high, and gently simmer, undisturbed, until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat, and add shrimp....