It’s the little black dress of vegetables. Unlike other holiday celebrations, an Easter meal can be a lot of things. Trust me, this Easter asparagus dish is a winner. Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Plus, it truly does pair with any main dish, from eggs to meat to seafood. It should be served soon after it is plated. This recipe works with thick or thin asparagus spearschoose whatever looks best at the grocery store....

The sweet treats you know and love aren’t the only marshmallows in town. Did you ever wonder where marshmallows get their name? It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in wet, marshy environments. Credit: LianeM/Getty Images Here is more about the plant that gave its name to marshmallows. How Was The Marsh Mallow Plant Used? Those sweets once contained sap from the marshmallow plant and were used to treat ailments....

“What happens to one of us happens to all of us.” It’s called “Cardinals at the Window.” Bluegrass dobro legendJerry Douglasjoins Alabama’s ownJason Isbellfor a song called “Children of Children.” Credit:Getty: CBS Photo Archive, Billboard Rodenbough was surprised that the project quickly picked up steam from musicians eager to contribute far and wide. “Its also so extremely resilient.” Needlepoint digital album art byJames Madison Mitchell.

And it has a lot of competition. Courtesy of Dreamland BBQ When Southerners have a hankering forbanana pudding, they can always count on abarbecue joint. In the early days, Dreamland not only sold barbecue but hamburgers and hot dogs, too. Credit:Courtesy of Dreamland BBQ Until Mobile came along in 1995. They would actually bring their own sides into the restaurant. Two years later, sides (likebaked beansand potato salad) were added to the menu....

It’s hidden in plain sight. Getty Images Recently, I embarked on a plan to have my bedroom repainted. Heres how to learn from my mistake and make a plan for dusting this space. Credit:Getty Images to the middle of the room. I realize the challenge of always moving a heavy piece of furniture each time to clean. So, there are other ways. These are also great for cleaning between small spaces if your bed has spindles or small crevices....

It’s fresh, colorful, and not your usual BBQ side. And of all theSouthern Livingpasta salad recipeswe created yall favored one in particular. It happens to be a riff on a classic side dish, too. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall This Side Dish Has It All Pasta salads, including this one, are a hosts dream. Everyone in my family loved it. Try it and you’ll be happy you did!

No doubt, it’s a beloved classic. The 47-year-old recipe, first submitted to the magazine in 1978 by Mrs. L.H. Wiggins of Greensboro, North Carolina, has been reinvented intoBundt cakes, pancakes, and even whoopie pies. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The other ingredient that really makes this cake is thecanned pineapple,which is added with its juices. The addition of the pineapple juice adds flavor and keeps the cake incredibly moist....

Can you guess what it is? Southerners are the bestChristmas candymakers. It doesnt surprise me, honestly. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Can You Make Rum Balls Without Alcohol? Whether youre being respectful of adults who dont imbibe or children who shouldnt, everyone can still enjoyrum balls! Can You Get Intoxicated From Eating Rum Balls? Its more likely that youll get a tummy ache before you catch a buzz from binging rum balls....

A classic holiday cookie earns the top spot. And many cooks turn to the Internet to find their newest cooking adventures. The following treats are proving especially search-worthy to our readers. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Sugar Cookies Are The Most Searched-For Recipe The top December spot for desserts goes toEasy Sugar Cookies. Popular Cake Recipes Credit: Zoe Denenberg; Prop Styling: Rachel Mulcahy...

The stunning layer cake is perfect for spring celebrations. Ingredients:One is the crushed pineapple in the batter. Much like our belovedHummingbird Cake, the pineapple helps keep the cake moist. Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The other key ingredient in this cake is the coconut. Many carrot cakes opt for raisins, but we go with flaked coconut for texture and added sweetness. It may not be a purists approach to this cake, but we think itfeels Southernall the same....

This cozy recipe is quick and easy to make, thanks to a sneaky shortcut. This recipe for chicken soup is about to change your fall dinnertime for the better. How Much Time Does It Save? Credit: Caitlin Bensel Youre able to make this one-pot soup in justhalf an hourwithout sacrificing any flavor or heartiness. Why Readers Love This Recipe This will be my new go-to soup recipe! writesSouthern Livingreader Kathy Arnold....

Chicken salad is a spring party staple. Often that involves food, whether thatsbreakfastin bed or a brunch with the whole family. No, its not anelaborate cake, or breakfast classics like pancakes. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The most searched for Mothers Day recipe in the South is Homemade Chicken Salad. It might be simple, but done right, we think Mom will be very impressed. Our Classic Recipe Southern Livings chicken salad is pretty much as classic as it gets....

Hint: It’s a fun riff on another Southern dish. Pasta salads can so easily be lackluster. But surprisingly neither of those recipes are the most searched pasta salads in the South. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Clair Spollen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox No, the pasta salad recipe everyones looking for is actually a fun riff on another Southern dish. No, its not a play ongumboor a cowboy caviar pasta mash-up. Dressed with a simple lemon dressing featuring a touch of Old Bay, it’s also anything but bland....