Side Dishes
Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy and baked until bubbling — the pan that disappears first at Sunday dinner.
55 minServes 8
Holiday Recipes
Dishes for the big-table days.
Side Dishes
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Tender greens simmered with smoked turkey until the pot likker is worth sipping.
1 hr 20 minServes 8
Side Dishes
Southern Candied Yams
Sweet potatoes braised in butter, brown sugar and vanilla until the syrup thickens and clings to every slice.
55 minServes 8
Side Dishes
Honey Cornbread
Crackly golden top, tender crumb and a honey-butter finish — the cornbread that soaks up pot likker without falling apart.
32 minServes 9
Side Dishes
Southern Cornbread Dressing with Chicken
Crumbled cornbread and shredded chicken baked until the edges crisp and the center stays spoon-soft — the dish everyone checks for first at Thanksgiving.
1 hr 15 minServes 12
Desserts
Old-Fashioned Southern Red Velvet Cake
Deep red cocoa crumb layered with tangy cream cheese frosting — the cake that shows up at Christmas and birthday suppers.
1 hr 55 minServes 12
Side Dishes
Southern Holiday Greens
Mustard and turnip greens simmered with bacon and pickle juice until the pot liquor turns peppery and dark — a sharper, peppier pot than collards alone.
1 hr 15 minServes 10
Desserts
Old-Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes
Pale golden cookies with crisp edges and a tender, cake-like center — the kind that lived in Grandma's tin and never lasted the week.
30 minServes 24
Drinks
Heritage Celebration Punch
A bright citrus punch that fizzes when the ginger ale and lemon-lime soda hit, with scoops of sherbet floating on top — built for reunions, showers and the folding table by the door.
10 minServes 24
Side Dishes
Southern Potato Salad
Creamy, cool and a little sweet — the bowl that shows up at every cookout.
1 hr 40 minServes 8
Desserts
Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
Layers of custard-soaked wafers and bananas under toasted meringue peaks — the dessert that empties the pan before anyone asks for seconds.
45 minServes 10
Desserts
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Velvety sweet potato filling spiced with nutmeg and vanilla in a buttery crust — the pie that edges out pumpkin every Thanksgiving.
1 hr 25 minServes 8
Main Dishes
Black-Eyed Peas with Smoked Turkey
Creamy peas with a smoky broth — the New Year's Day pot that works all winter.
1 hr 45 minServes 8
Desserts
Sock-It-to-Me Cake
A buttery Bundt with a cinnamon-pecan ribbon running through the middle and glaze down the sides.
1 hr 25 minServes 12
Snacks & Party Foods
Cheddar Sausage Balls
Three ingredients rolled into savory, cheddar-flecked bites — the tray somebody keeps sneaking back to.
35 minServes 8
Snacks & Party Foods
Classic Deviled Eggs
Creamy, tangy yolks with a little sweet relish and a dusting of paprika — the platter that's empty before dinner starts.
40 minServes 12
Main Dishes
Brown Sugar & Pineapple Glazed Holiday Ham
A glossy, caramelized holiday ham with pineapple rings, bright cherries and a brown sugar glaze — the centerpiece worth saving room for.
3 hr 5 minServes 14