Thanksgiving green beans are the side super heroes for many holiday tables. Choose a new favorite version from our list of options. Your family might be firmly in the casserole camp and crispy onions are a non-negotiable. Credit:Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle In this recipe, they team up to add tons of flavor to a straightforward side dish. Increase the shredded cheese if you really want to taste the Parmesan....

Good Lord willing and the cakes all rise. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling In the South, a church host is a special breed. Many would argue that she outranks the preacher. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling She’ll get it done. And she can give you plenty of advice because this ain’t her first rodeo. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Christine Keely...

The ultimate going-out-of-town house checklist. Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli Tickets and accommodations are booked.Bags are packed. Out of office message is set. Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli There are still a few things to check off your to-do list before youre officially in carefree vacation mode. Water Your Plants Give all your flowers and shrubs an extra drink before leaving. And dont forget about any house plants! Credit:JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson...

Southern Living Small Southern towns are one of Gods greatest gifts to the world. In Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, they elected adog as mayor. Southern small townsand the people who live therecertainly have their own way of doing things. Credit:Southern Living Here are 20 things youve likely experienced if you grew up in a small Southern town. Recognizing that your neighbors know more about your family history than you do Roots run deep in small towns....

Washington D.C. goes all out for the holidays. But our nation’s capital, our very own city on a hill, brings a little something extra. Each year, a massivelive evergreen is erectedand decorated in President’s Park near the White House. Credit: OGphoto / Getty Images Visit The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree TheU.S. Capitol Treetravels far and wide before reaching its final display place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol....

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox There are many things that remind Southerners of summertime. At the top of the list, you’ll find a cold, juicy slice of watermelon. Some love it plain, others witha sprinkling of salt. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Either way, it’s a delicacy enjoyed by everyone in the South all summer long. Make the most of this summer staple with these best-ever watermelon recipes....

you’ve got the option to’t go wrong with any of these easy, crowd-pleasing dishes. On the hunt for a recipe to break you out of your monotonous meal routine? it’s possible for you to trust theSouthern Livingeditorial team’s picks to spice up your weeknights. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely When the family asks, “What’s for dinner?” it’s possible for you to expect to see smiling faces with these delicious recipes....

Warm up to these desserts that are just right for cold days. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Why does January always feel extra long? Maybe it’s because we slide into a post-holiday slump that’s accompanied by colder than normal temperatures. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But look on the bright sidechilly weather is a good reason to stay in and get cozy. Proof is in this rich and decadent molten cake that has a creamy peanut butter center....

We put together an all-star team to design the ultimate Nashville house. Consider this the ultimate Nashville house. Here, we bring you room-by-room inspiration from our best Idea House ever! Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn The Entryway The chevron design of the wood door dates back centuries. Besides looking great, it’s also a practical choice. The pattern keeps the door stable and sheds water to prevent warping. Credit: Photo: Laurey W....

It’s lighter, fresher, and more livable than ever before. “The lower [9 1/2-foot] ceiling helps orient guests. Walking into the smaller space, they instantly feel more connected to the house,” says Ken. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn aIn a house like this, most of the eating happens outdoors," Suzanne says. Enjoy it every day. “This is today’s way of living,” says Suzanne. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn “I wanted to show a casually elegant side of living,” she says....

Welcome to the Southern Living 2015 Idea House in Charlottesville, Virginia. And beautiful, of course. Read on for the frankest Southern design advice we’ve had to offer in all of our 49 years. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Portico A columned portico welcomes visitors into the home. Library Bunny says to think of the room as an “elegant man cave.” There’s also seating for a crowd. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn...

The Cape Fear River borders it to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Don’t count on rows of condominiums or reliable Wi-Fi. Bald Head is a real retreat. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Step inside our home to see how the duo balanced livable and lively ideas. The Living Room “The chocolate-colored floors directed the home’s warmer palette,” says Harper. To keep the browns from falling flat, Harper splashed out with a fern-print sofa fabric....

And so it began. “There were sleepless nights,” admits David. But this year’s fantastic fixer-upper was worth a little insomnia. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Instead, just a few small tweaks were made to soften the exterior. She also installed blousy plantings, including palms and deer-resistant picks likelantana, oleander, and Mexican oregano. Around the patio out back, Julie designed raised beds. Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller...