Food and Recipes
Southern food doesn't stick to one style of cooking—grilling outside, cooking big-batch recipes for a family picnic, using fresh seasonal produce from the garden, or creating a hearty Sunday breakfast complete with Southern casseroles and sweet desserts. It's no wonder we pass down great Southern recipes from generation to generation.
Whether you're looking for a new favorite Southern food or want to perfect recipes close to the heart, Southern Living has the best recipes to get cooking.
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12 Slow-Cooker Recipes Grandma Swears By For Fall

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15 Of Grandpa's Most-Requested Cookie Recipes

20 Mushroom Recipes That Are Simply Delicious

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40 Easy And Cozy Fall Dinner Recipes

The Old-Fashioned Chicken Casserole That Transports Me To My Grandmother’s Kitchen

The Most Legendary Steakhouses In The South

In Defense of Hot Banana Pudding

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20 Of Grandma's Favorite Fall Casseroles

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Our Editors Tasted 9 Different Brands Of Ketchup To Find The Best One

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Subway Has A Deal Right Now That Will Save You A Lot On Your Lunch

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