Not to mention they’re comforting and delicious. It requires just 20 minutes of hands-on time to pull together and is hard to mess up. Homemade Baked Lasagna Many families opt for homemade lasagna for Christmas Eve dinner. Credit: Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Southern Cornbread Dressing Grandma knows dressing isn’t just for Thanksgiving. The classic dish made with cornbread deserves to be served at Christmas as well ....

These recipes, nostalgic as well as filling, are like a walk down memory lane with every bite. Weve pulled together ground beef recipes that are bound to be family favorites. Serve with a salad and a slice of crusty garlic bread. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Make this chili as spicy as your heart desires. Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers Everything tastes better when it’s cooked in a cast iron skillet....

Smells like Sunday supper! And with slow-cooker liners, cleanup is a breeze. One of the best things about the slow cooker, though, isthe delicious dishes it produces. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Some of Grandpas go-to comfort food recipes come straight from the slow cooker. Serve the tender meat and veggies with a scoop of homemade mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfy meal. This version, which is topped with drop dumplings, comes together easier than ever in the slow cooker....

Brighten up any poultry dish with a hint of yellow citrus. Check out this lineup of delicious lemon chicken recipes. Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes There are few herbs more delicious with chicken than rosemary. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This one-pan dinner will easily become your new go-to supper for weeknights and easy entertaining with friends alike. If desired, we recommend serving it with a refreshing green salad or more roasted green veggies....

Organize your closet like a professional with these tips from the experts. Lets be honest: Most of us would certainly prefer functionality over frustration. Here are 15 great tips and ideas for closet organization. Credit:Getty Images Nialya Suarez is the founder ofOrganized Simplicityin Atlanta, Georgia. Begin with an edit…If you dont wear it, let it go. If it doesnt fit, let it go, Suarez says. Credit: Getty Images The next step is creating categories of clothing, shoes, accessories, and other items....

Let’s be honest. Being blessed with thick tresses is like winning the genetic lottery. So we don’t feel too sorry for those who bear thick hair. Credit: @stebunovhair When it comes to the best haircuts for thick hair, it’s not all about short cuts. Thick hair can rock medium and long hairstyles all day long with a few flattering tips. Ready to flaunt those thick locks? Credit:@rebeccataylorhair Here are the bestmedium-length hairstylesfor thick hair....

Whether fried, pickled, or grilled, okra is one of the South’s signature ingredients. The surprising part is that it takes less than half-an-hour to come together. The secret that makes this recipe so simple is that it uses two microwaveable pouches of rice. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Classic Okra And Tomatoes This essential summer side features the most Southern pairing. Steeped in centuries of history, this combo cannot be missed....

Their biscuits are fluffier, theirsweet teais just perfect. They always seem to know what to serve, and how to make ingredients taste their best. Bacon drippings simply haveway too many usesfor them to be tossed out. Credit: Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd / Getty Images From seasoning skillets, tomaking salads sing, drippings are an all-star ingredient in kitchens throughout our region. Its only fair to give your cookware as much love as it gives you....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. You’ll wonder where this extra space came from. Even if youre living in a mega mansion in Texas (jealous! Credit:Southern Living / Tyler Roeland ), theresalways room to make things more organizedespecially when it comes to your kitchen. And theyre all under $40 right now on Amazon. I have a relatively small fridge that makes it difficult to store and grab my canned drinks....

Here are 15 pasta dishes that will sure to impress. The pickled shrimp nestled among the herbs and creamy pasta. It’s fresh, flavorful, and made for summers in the South. Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall One reviewed noted:“Made it for guests for Memorial Day and it was a huge success. Very very good.” Summer Orzo Salad This 5-Star salad is made for family affairs. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Clair Spollen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Here’s what to do with that box in your pantry. Adding pasta makes it even better. Penne pasta holds up well in this sturdy casserole. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely It’s like jambalaya and your favorite creamy pasta dish in one. With shreddedrotisserie chickenand broccoli pieces, this dish is a complete meal. While it bakes, you’ll have time to prepare a green salad and slice some crusty bread....

Give vegetables, herbs, and flowers a lift to simplify gardening and boost yields. Instead, focus on compact growers like lettuce and spinach. This is why raised beds are so beneficial for carrots. Credit:Getty Images Radishes Radishes are a cool season crop planted in spring and fall. Many gardeners plant radishes in succession, sowing seeds seven to ten days apart. Both heading and non-heading or loose-leaf lettuces are available. Credit: Alter_photo/Getty Images...

Spend more time enjoying the garden and less time pruning with these low-maintenance flowering plants. Ralph Lee Anderson Savvy gardeners know that deadheading spent blooms keepsannualsand manyperennialplants looking their best week after week. But not all plants require deadheading. Credit:Ralph Lee Anderson These plants keep on blooming even when you dont remove the old flowers. Some plants perform best when spent blooms are left in place. Many annuals and perennials reseed in the garden, replacing themselves or slowly spreading to cover more ground....