Start potatoes in cold water to help them cook perfectly.

Onion, oil, and salt and pepper and the only other ingredients needed for this simple side.

We sure don’t think so.

a blue bowl holds buttermilk coleslaw

Credit: Photo: Will Dickey

Southern Fried Corn

Grandma knows leftover bacon drippings can make most things better, including fresh corn.

It’s also a great recipe to store in your mayonnaise jars.

Fry up your green tomatoes in a cornmeal mixture and thank us later.

Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Coming together in just under 30 minutes, it’s a real go-to!

It’s that simple!

Heirloom-Tomato Salad is beautiful and just simple enough that all ages can appreciate it.

Classic Potato Salad Southern Living

Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

Buttermilk Coleslaw

A side of slaw is just what Grandma ordered to complement herfried chicken.

verify you let the flavors meld just like Grandma taught you!

It’s the sweetest way to use your fresh corn.

Southern Living Sauteed Squash and Zucchini in a serving bowl

Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

The Southern staple is just exactly what we love.

The addition of chives and thyme and other herbs gives this version a bright, inviting taste.

Southern Living Homemade Baked Beans in the dish ready to serve

Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Southern Fried Corn

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad

Credit:CAITLIN BENSEL; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Cucumber-and-Vidalia Onion Salad

Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley

fried green tomatoes stacked

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins

corn fritters

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins

Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal Recipe

Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Classic Deviled Eggs

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cobb

Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman

Southern Living Old School Squash Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a plate with a fork

Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Southern Living Heirloom-Tomato Salad on a platter to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

lady pea salad in a cream bowl with gold spoon

Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Hush Puppies. on a plate with coleslaw beside

Whipped-Cream Corn Salad

Credit: Southern Living

Southern Living Best Ever Succotash in the pan ready to serve

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Fresh Corn Spoonbread

Credit:Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck