And most importantly, the one thing all these recipes have in common: your glowing reviews.
Here are the top 50 recipes of 2024, chosen by you, our readers.
Based on the reviews, y’all like it too.
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One reviewer said: “Excellent recipe!
Added a whole jalapeno to cornbread topping.”
While we’ve got plenty of flavorful variations, the classic always outshines the rest.
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One review said: “I followed this recipe exactly and wow!
This is amazing,!
I served broccoli on the side..Thank you for sharing this recipe with all of us… ## Mahogany Cake
The top dessert of 2024, was an old-fashioned favorite with a beloved frosting.
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One reviewer said “This cake was a hit at my potluck.
They ate the whole thing!”
One review noted: “Made this recipe and enjoyed it so much!!
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We are making several of these to take to a holiday picnic this weekend!!
It is delicious and so easy to make!
Thank you for posting it.”
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Hashbrown Casserole
“A keeper” is what so many reviewers said about this crowdpleaser.
Found this recipe in their magazine many, many years ago.
It’s definitely a keeper.”
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Ranch Water
The Texas house cocktail is now an American classic for a reason.
The simple three-ingredient drink is refreshing all year long.
One reviewer said, “This is a delicious recipe.
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Ive made many squash casseroles over the decades and think this is the best ever.”
One review said: “Wow!!!!!
My 5 year old daughter tore it up too.”
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Tennessee Onions
An easy recipe that’s also budget-friendly too.
One review said: “Never heard of an onion casserole before…how wonderful!!!
Planning to make for our untraditional Thanksgiving this year.
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And we loved living in Tennessee for eight years!”
The comforting biscuit bottom acts as a nice base for the perfectly seasoned beef mixture.
One review said: “Absolutely love this recipe, easy and simple to prepare.”
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One review noted: “Absolutely delicious and very easy to prepare.
Making for 2nd time.
One reviewer said: “This recipe was delicious and now a family favorite.
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I make this now several times a year not just during the holidays because everyone loves it.
So easy to make and so enjoyable to eat!”
One review said it best: “Easy to make and perfect for sharing!
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Brought this dip to a couple of parties and people liked it.
We will make it again!”
Basic Pickle Brine
This recipe is proof that simple can sometimes be the best.
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One reader said: “I love this and it was so simple and easy to make!!
The pickles tasted something like the bread and butter pickles!!”
Add this cabbage dish to your recipe box.
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One review said: “Made this version of Swamp Cabbage and took it to a church fellowship dinner.
It was the talk of the day because it was so delicious.”
Always a hit.”
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The reviews said it all: “this cake is amazing!”
Reviewers said: “Delicious and easy to make.”
The reviews said: “I made it exactly as written and it is sooooo very good!!
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Perfect for a Fall evening.”
Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
Very satisfied reviewers raved: “Ribs were very tender and moist!
And much easier than watching a grill for hours.”
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Readers said: “This may be the best lemon chicken pasta dish ever.
This will be my new birthday meal request.
Love!!!”
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(Music to our Southern ears!)
Others shared: “I made it this week and my husband and I loved it.”
Reviews say: “Ridiculously delicious!
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For instance: “This recipe truly is simple and the cookies were delicious!!!
Thank you SL!”
Eclair Cake
A timeless recipe that is also foolproof and loved by all family members.
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One reader said: “Grandma made it for family get together.
Staple items that are simple comfort foods.”
Baked Ziti
Comfort food that is easy and extra cheesy is always welcome.
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One reader said: “This has been the best recipe I have used from Southern Living yet!
Fresh Peach Cobbler
It would not be aSouthern Livingyear end list without this classic.
Reviews say it all: “can not be beat!”
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Easy to make.”
Million Dollar Potato Casserole
A five-star favorite that readers love so much they make it for holidays.
“Making it for the second time for Thanksgiving.
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My wife loved it the first time so much, tastes great and now the family will too.”
Chicken Piccata
Sometimes you just need a reliable chicken dinner for when company is coming.
“I made this for the family….awesomely delicious!
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Definitely will make again!,” says one review.
Easy Squash Casserole
A classic that remains on the must-make list each and every year.
One reader said: “Tried this for supper last night and it came out deliciously.
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Couldn’t get enough of it.
So easy to make and goes well with everything.
Definitely a keeper.”
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Angel Biscuits
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Light and fluffy, these biscuits consistently make your top list.
One reader said; “I have made these for many years now & they are always great.”
Marry Me Chicken
This five-star recipe gets rave reviews over and over.
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One reader said: “Winner winner chicken dinner!
Probably one of the best dinners Ive ever made.”
These tender-crisp cooked carrots are marinated with onions, celery, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper.
One reader raved: “Served for a holiday party and all loved it.”
They taste as delicious as they sound.
Creamy White Chicken Chili
This soup is warm, creamy, and extra satisfying.
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One reader said: “Best white chicken chili recipeI’ve tried.
I’ll be making it again soon.”
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