21 Best Royal Hallmark Movies Of All Time

Grab your popcorn bowls. There’s nothing like a good Hallmark movieespecially when the film is set in agorgeous castlewith a charming prince. Hoping for aholiday romancedusted with snowflakes? Credit: 2018 Crown Media We’ve got you covered. Looking for summer love with a royal twist? Still, she’s bent on doing her job and introduces him to her top match, Petra. Credit: 2018 Crown Media Who will win the prince’s heart?Starring Joy Lenz, Will Kemp, and Brittany Bristow....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Steven Hopkins

21 Best Things To Do In Gulf Shores And Orange Beach, Alabama

White sand beaches, seafood, and wildlife make the Alabama coast a can’t-miss destination. Outdoor riches here are remarkable: Gulf shoreline, bayous, rivers, and lakes. Opportunities for adventure await at every turn with the area’sfamily-friendly beachesand area attractions. Credit: Jim McKinley/Getty Images Here are the top things to do during your getaway to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Within Gulf State Park are 28 miles of paved trails for walking and biking....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Jessica Morgan

21 Blueberry Dessert Recipes To Sweeten Your Day

From gorgeous cakes to fruity popsicles, these blueberry dessert recipes will satisfy your sweet cravings. These blueberry desserts take this staple fruit beyond a delicious snack or morning oatmeal topper. The tender cake benefits from the subtle hint of lemon, while the fluffy frosting has more intense notes. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Pureed berries give the frosting its naturally beautiful hue. Top it with scoops ofhomemade cream cheese ice creamfor a personal touch that won’t go unnoticed....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Jodi Dillon

21 Cheese Dip Recipes That Are Too Decadent To Resist

It’s hard to go wrong with a cheese dip. Reliable, doesn’t disappoint, always fun to be around.Hosting a tailgate? Make a cheese dip. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Going to a church potluck? Make a cheese dip. Dinner party?Holiday party? Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Whichever dip you pick, just know you’re able to’t go wrong. Make a batch of this diner-style dip and you might have the same problems on your hands at home....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Susan Wood

21 Cold Summer Pasta Salads For Easy Meals All Season Long

These cold pasta salad recipes are the ultimate make-ahead food for warm weather. you’re free to always bet there will be a cool pasta salad on apotluck side dish lineup. With colorful summer veggies and bright vinaigrettes, these pasta salad recipes will be a hit with your family. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel These recipes are the ultimate make-ahead food for warm weather. Pop them in the fridge for when your hungry summertime crowd starts calling....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Chad Johnson

21 Cold-Weather Recipes That Will Warm You Right Up

Our favorite recipes for warming up in cooler weather. May they be as cozy to make as they are to eat. They’re also the perfect antidote to a chilly morningor nightwhen you’re craving perfect pancakes. Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This matzo ball soup recipe will decidedly appeal to the former. It’s a formidable Appalachian dish that gets right to the pointjust look to the name....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Crystal Villa

21 Delicious Potluck Side Dishes That'll Steal The Show

These easy-to-make and easy-to-take potluck sides deserve a spot at your next neighborhood, church, or family affair. Day-old sandwich bread pulsed into breadcrumbs serves both as a binder and crunchy topping. For a slight twist, try Gruyere cheese instead of Parmesan. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Why not incorporate it into a delicious macaroni and cheese recipe for a flavorful twist? Fresh corn can be substituted with frozen whole kernel corn or canned shoepeg corn....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Evan Garcia

21 Delicious Ways To Use Ricotta Cheese

If you have extra ricotta in the fridge, try these pancakes, pastas, crostini, and more. The versatile, soft cheese can actually be used for every meal of the day, not just supper. We’re talking rich pancakes, creamy pastas, and dreamy cakes. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Fromappetizersto mains to desserts, these are our best recipes that use ricotta cheese. A layer of ricotta keeps them in place and adds a creamy contrast....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Joseph Newton

21 Desserts Southerners Should Make At Least Once, According To Readers

But with so many incredible desserts across our region, how can you not? Or at the very list, hit up a local bakery for something sweet. Whether you prefer yours biscuit-topped or cakey, this dessert came up again and again in our survey. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen The filling is made with dried peaches, and the meringue frosting gets a healthy dose of peach schnapps....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Sarah Rodriguez

21 Easter Egg Ideas That Are Oh-So-Cute And Easy

Ready to ditch traditional supermarket dye kits? Try new colors and patterns, get the kids involved, and enjoy a fun DIY afternoon. Here are some creative ways to color your eggsjust in time to impress theEaster bunny. Credit: Sara Albers If you’re a little stuck on how to decorate, head on over to Pinterest for some inspiration. Mod Podge Easter Eggs In the South, we love our decoupage. Gold-Leaf Eggs Turns out, you don’t need a goose to lay the perfect golden egg....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Kenneth York

21 Easy Green Bean Recipes That Complement Any Main Dish

These recipes for green beans all have one thing in common: They’re darn delicious! As far as vegetables go, we’re pretty big fans of green beans. They’re versatile, inexpensive, and pack a nutritional wallop with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Credit: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin Did we mention that they’re delicious, too? Need some crunch in a potato salad? Green beans to the rescue. Credit: Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Michael Small

21 Essential Ina Garten Recipes Everyone Should Master

We’re taking our cooking lessons from the Barefoot Contessa. From cooking tips to love advice, we’d trust Ina Garten with pretty much anything. We’ve collected 13 of our all-time favorite Ina Garten recipes to pay homage to the Barefoot Contessa. Credit: NBC/Contributor/Getty Images Generations of fans love the Barefoot Contessa’s recipes for theirconfident simplicityand focus on flavor. Like many Southern hosts, Garten has mastered the art of entertaining. No matter what you’re cooking, Garten wants you to have fun in the kitchen....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · John Sanchez

21 Facts About 'Steel Magnolias' Even Die-Hard Fans Don't Know

Harlings witty play had a successful off-Broadway run. Then TriStar Pictures bought the movie rights and Harling edited the script, transforming the play into a movie. But Harlings clever words like “I’m not crazy … Credit: Robin Platzer/Getty Images Here are 17 things you might not know aboutSteel Magnolias. “She was the only person that had been with me for forever,” Harling toldSouthern Living. He began writing the play after learning his brother-in-law remarried months after his sister’s death....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Mary Greene