The fictional South Carolina town of Serenity actually came to life in Georgia. Sweet Magnoliasis a must-watch for those in need of some Southern-flavored wholesomeness. The show was primarily shot in the real-world town of Covington, Georgia. Credit: Eliza Morse/Netflix Charming Covington is located less than an hour east of Atlanta and is a popular filming location. For the high school and churchtwo ofSweet Magnolias’other main settingsthe crew headed outside of Covington....

If your old-school recipe is getting a little tired, mix it up with our Sweet Potato Cobbler. We knowit sounds a bit strange.Cobblersare sweet, fruit-filled desserts, right? Either way, you’re going to love this twist. Credit: Antonis Achilleos, Food Styling: Gordon Sawyer and Tina Stamos, Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell A crumbly streusel topping adds that extra bit of sweetness and crunch you crave. Whisk in whipping cream and next 5 ingredients....

A moist, decadent twist on traditional pound cake for your holiday dessert table. After all, sweet potato can do more than serve as a filling to classicsweet potato casseroleorsweet potato pie. Learn how to make sweet potato pound cake, a decadent twist on traditional pound cake. Credit:Jennifer Davick It will be the perfect addition to yourholiday desserttable. Store this pound cake covered, at room temperature, for up to three days....

A secret ingredient makes this dip healthier but still nice and cheesy. ?hear me out. Although it may seem odd at first glance, sweet potato questo is actually quite delicious. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Queso is a tricky thing to make at homeits either too gloopy, too runny, or too stiff. But if you really want to take it up a notch, try our easy homemade baked tortilla chips....

A tangy, slightly sweet side for easy weeknight meals. Sweet potatoes also importantly add a subtle sweetness, contrasting the sharpness of the lime juice. Pepitas add additional crunch and texture to this slaw, while the green onions add brightness. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely So if youre bored with your standard slaw recipe, try this fresh take on the classic instead. Add grated sweet potato, cabbage, scallions, and pepitas; toss to combine....

A vibrant, hearty soup for an easy weeknight dinner. On a busy weeknight,healthy and hearty soupsare our superheroes. Consider this recipe a formula to make a soup out of any veggies you have on hand. Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee Montiel Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and ground cumin; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute....

The perfect light cocktail for hot summer days. This drink is all about the mint. Less boozy than a classicMint Julep, this version is much more easy-sipping. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen The technique for making this cocktail is quite straightforward as well. Stir in a shot of bourbon or don’t: that’s up to you. It’s bright, sweet, and refreshingan iced tea all Southerners would approve of....

We think Mom would approve of this snack mix variation. This mix will satisfy everyone’s craving for something sweet and salty. This makes a great snack for outdoor picnics and game day events. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Pair with a tray ofsandwichesor a bowl of your favoritefall soup or stew. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together butter, brown sugar, honey, and salt in a small bowl until smooth....

A classic frosting for a variety of desserts. When making the frosting, add the butter slowly and dont rush this step. It takes about 15 minutes to incorporate all of it. Credit:Iain Bagwell Reduce heat to low, maintaining a gentle simmer. Whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt in bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer. Crumple a large piece of aluminum foil; shape into a ring about 2 inches high....

The North Carolina native wants you to feel right at home when you visit. Andrew Eccles for BHG In 2018Tabitha Brownwas an in-between-gig actor making ends meet by driving for Uber. That video went viral and more videos followed. Credit:Andrew Eccles for BHG I want to do things by myself. I don’t mind guests being in there talking and stuff. But I don’t really need your helptoo often it can just slow things down....

On this episode, she talks about her spirituality, her mysterious illness, and her first cookbook. I’ve never been a person who uses measurements. I need a little bit more of this. Credit:Jairus Williams That’s from the spirit. That means I trust myself." Tabitha Brown “The last couple of years, Thanksgiving has been at my house. I do a full vegan Thanksgiving. And I’ll get the little fake turkeys....

Plus, three new sauces to go with it. SOPA Images / Contributor/Getty Images Hey Taco Bell lovers of all ages, listen up. Taco Bell has just announced a new limited edition item that is really shaking up the fast food landscape. Credit:SOPA Images / Contributor/Getty Images They are wading into the increasingly crowded waters of thechicken nuggetwar. Yes, Taco Bell is going to have chicken nuggets. They will officially hit menus nationwide December 19....

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