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These recipes for mains, sides, and desserts take the guesswork out of entertaining. and never fails to impress dinner party guests." When done right, its a showstopper. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This one never fails. Its also a plus that your side dish gets made in the process! Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman...

From radishes to sunflowers, these companion plants will help okra thrive in your garden. Richard T. Nowitz/Getty Images Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a breeze to grow inSouthern gardens. The plant is native to Africa and well adapted to summer heat and dry weather. Credit:Richard T. Nowitz/Getty Images The pods grow quickly; for ideal tenderness, harvest them when they are about 3 inches long. Here are the 10 best okra companion plants....

Old Bay seasoning iswhat Southerners liketo spice up forLowcountry boils, crab cakes, and shrimp dishes. But it doesn’t stop there. We sprinkle it overdeviled eggsand add a few shakes to Bloody Marys. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely As the company says: “There are two things you better know about Old Bay Seasoning: 1. Its great on seafood. Its great on everything else!” Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos...

No need to haul out the electric mixers or special equipment. A dump cake has the crumbly texture of acobblermixed with the buttery goodness of a cake. Blueberry Dump Cake This berry dessert doesn’t get any easier. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It’s the perfect project for novice bakers, or more experienced ones who are short on time. it’s possible for you to’t beat the fruity, buttery goodness from this combination....

Plus, how to break them to create a healthier home. Doesnt that just spread germs? Of course it does, I realized. Credit:Getty Images It suddenly seemed so obvious. So why did I do it? Ive never thought about it, I replied. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller I guess its just what my mom did. We all havehabitsthat we learned from our parents that we may never have second-guessed....

They take us back in time and remind us of beloved family members and childhood memories. Southern Meatloaf Meatloaf? Tuna Noodle Casserole Even if guests say they don’t love tuna. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox they may reconsider after first bite. This creamy casserole does not use the canned stuff but it’s just as delicious as the original. Break out the 9x13 because this recipe is a dream. Credit: Photographer: Stacy Allen; Food Stylist : Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower...

Pile into the station wagon, we’re going on a vintage road trip! From passed-down recipes toantiquefurniture, Southerners have a deep fascination with bringing the past into the present. And that love extends to our vacation habits. Credit:Getty Images Some of us visit the same destination year after year. We eat at the same restaurants and recreate family photos to track how everyones changed. But travel nostalgia can also mean visiting old-school locales that may or may not be new to us....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including a deviled egg plate, a bunny vase, and floral placemats. Simply opt for Need by Easter box at checkout to ensure arrival before next Sunday. Credit:Southern Living / Madison Woiten Best of all, theyre all on sale. This is true for thiswhite rectangular platteradorned with a pink bunny and floral design. Grab it while its on sale for just $24....

Single-ingredient boosts to take your Turkey Day to the next level. Theres something comforting, nostalgic, and really beautiful about carrying on traditions. A lot of my earliest holiday memories are connected to food. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Small tweaks can go a long way to making a dish even better! Chances are high that you have most of these in your kitchen as we speak!...

The avors in this big-batch recipe are warm and festive. Plus the jewel-tone makes it perfect for Christmas Eve. When you want something festive, this is as impressive as it gets. Credit:Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle One reader noted that it is great without alcohol and was a big hit with kids too. Ruby-red blood orange juice makes this punch extra special and vibrant....

These passed-down Christmas recipes are adored by our editors. Perhaps its the decades-old record you dust off each year to bring your ears back to Christmases past. No matter the effort involved, theres a touch of enchantment in it all. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But perhaps the most magical of all our Christmas traditions starts in the kitchen. She brings them to every gathering because no one makes them better....

Here are the best herbs to plant that will return year after year. Perennial herbs come back year after year, making them a smart investment in your garden. Many also have beautiful flowers that pollinators love. Credit:Getty Images But many perennial herbs will tolerateor even prefer afternoon shade during the steamiest part of the summer. Herbs that dont mind a little afternoon shade include bay, chives, and most types of mint....

Keep pests in check and beautify the winter landscape with selective fall pruning. Getty Images To cut or not to cut? That is the perennial questionpardon the punwhen it comes to cutting back plants in fall. Credit:Getty Images Withperennials, there is no one perfect time to cut back plants as a group. Some perennial plants should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. A few simple rules of thumb will help you make decisions regarding fall pruning....