The Most Popular Southern Slow-Cooker Recipes Of 2024

The best part about these most popular recipes? One review said: “Raves all around! !Very rich and filling. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey I didnt have Tortellini, so used frozen spinach/cheese ravioli. Slow-Cooker Collard Greens With Ham Hocks There is nothing better than reading rave reviews about a recipe. I found this recipe right before Christmas and can only say they are the absolutely best!...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Diane Shelton

The Most Searched For Chocolate Dessert In The South

Hint: It’s a delight! Cait Bensel Not everyone is a chocolate lover, but for those that are, listen up. We publish a lot of chocolate dessert recipes. Credit:Cait Bensel (Well, her grandmother.) Can you guess what it is? It doesn’t require fancy equipmentjust a 13-x-9-inch pan, spatula, and handheld electric mixer. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Those looking for a workout could whip thecream cheesefilling by hand though....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Kayla Warner

The Most Searched For Christmas Cocktail In The South

It might surprise you at first, but its truly the ideal holiday drink. No matter our age, hot cocoa and warmapple ciderwill always be some of our favorite cold-weather beverages. This is where holiday favorites like aHot Toddy, spicedEggnog, and Bourbon-Cider Mules come in. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith When it comes to the Christmas cocktail Southerners are searching for the most, it’s actuallyCranberry Sangria Punch....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Sarah Nelson

The Most Searched For Easter Recipes In The South

Likely not what you think. When it comes to Easter in the South, holiday meals are big. People are excited to host loved ones, whether as part of a largeEaster brunchor a quiet family gathering. Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall As a result, people are searching for everything from springy appetizers toEaster dessertsto feed a crowd. Here are the recipes they’re seeking out for a fabulous Easter spread....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Connie Wilson

The Most Searched For Pie Recipe In the South

We’ll give you three chances to guess. Its no secret that Southerners LOVE their pieswell devour them in any shape, size, or form. Fresh and flavorful summer fruit pies? Credit: Ann Taylor Pittman/Southern Living Crunchy, piping hot hand pies? Swoon.Icebox piesto ward off the heat? So of all the Southern pies out there, what kind do you think folks search for the most? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If youre like me, you confidently hollered PEACH!...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Julie Hanson

The Most Searched For Slow-Cooker Recipe In The South

Prepare to be surprised! Why Make French Onion Soup In A Slow Cooker? You simply cant cut corners or rush the process. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox But what about the cheesy top, you ask? For some, thats the best part of a bubbling bowl of French onion soup. Then place one slice atop each bowl of soup. Credit:Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · David Walton

The Most Searched For Super Bowl Recipe In The South

They’re finger-lickin' good. As with any watch party, it starts with the snacks. And when it comes to the Super Bowl, we love a classic game day recipe. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer In our book, this immediately makes this recipe a Super Bowl winner. Fast prep:From start to finish, they’re ready in under an hour. And thanks to the handy air fryer, this recipe is relatively mess-free....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Sierra Smith

The Most Southern Pantry Items, According To Our Readers

So do our readers. Homemade condiments likechow chowandpepper jellywill also line their shelves. Cornmeal Cornmeal was probably No. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox 2 to grits as the most common answer to our query. As one commenter put it: “Cornmeal. Not ‘cornmeal mix’ or ‘cornbread mix.’ Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Actual, unadulterated cornmeal. Ingredients: corn.” Brands likeSlap Ya Mama, Tony Chacheres, and Ragin Cajuns are beloved by our audience....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Sandra Lawrence

The Most Stylish Beach Hotels in the World 2021

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. If so, this 50-suite boutique hotel on white-sand Seven Mile Beach will feel intoxicatingly familiar. Credit: Courtesy of One&Only Resorts Credit: Courtesy of Palihouse Santa Barbara Credit: Erin Little Credit: Erin Little Credit: Courtesy of Kimpton Key West Credit: Courtesy of Faraway Nantucket Credit: Courtesy of Kayak Miami Beach Credit: Courtesy of Kayak Miami Beach Credit: Courtesy of The Goodtime Hotel...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Timothy Morales

The Most Unusual Street Names In The South

Over the years we’ve grown accustomed to embracing entertainingstreet names. We don’t hesitate to take a trip down Memory Lane. And no one faults you for hanging out on Easy Street or following the Yellow Brick Road. Credit: worldwideinterweb.com But alas, those are all fictional streets. Just imagine your address containing the words Lickskillet Road or Big Mama Drive. Here are 33 unusual and funny streets that make up some of our most charmingtowns in the South....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Brian Woods

The Must-See Sights Of Montgomery

The names of all the victims from each county are etched into a 6-foot-tall monument. Some hold only a few names. Others are completely full. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez Either way, it’s chilling to stand below and look at them suspended above. “It was surprising to me how meaningful that was to many people in this community. A lot of African Americans were energizedbut it wasn’t just Black people. Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Michael Graves

The Nail Color Tweak Every Woman Should Make After 50

Give your manicure a youthful boostin just one easy step! In reality, it’s also your neck, ear lobes, elbows (yes, elbows! ),hair, and hands that make your age clock tick a little louder. Credit: kobrin_photo/Getty Images So what now, do we give up? Tone down dark nail polish and go with something that enhances your skin tone. Signs of Aging Here’s what we know: Hands are one of our biggest age tells....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Harold Webster

The New Hydrangea Variety You Should Plant This Fall So You Can Enjoy Cascading Blooms Next Summer

Heres how to care for this stunning new category of hydrangea shrubs. The blooms appear along the entire stem. The arching branches have a loose, full appearance which resembles a lush flower arrangement. Credit:Courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery/ Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs Like other types, cascade hydrangeas also attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Its known as Fairytrail Bride here in the U.S. and became available in 2024, says LeCompte....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · James Peterson