Earlier this month, WalletHub released its list ofthe Happiest Cities in America, and Charleston took the No. 14 spot, making it the highest-ranked Southern city on the list. Yall were on to something, werent you? Credit:Peter Frank Edwards/Redux These include things like depression rates, crime rates, weather, and average leisure time spent per day. Charleston ranked 20th on well-being, 9th on income, and 48th on community. Columbia, Maryland (No. 16), and Plano, Texas (No....

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Peter Frank Edwards According toNew Orleanstradition,red beans and riceis served on Mondays. So red beans and rice is an any-day dinner in my house. Even my bean-averse kid will dig into this hearty dish. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards Especially ifcornbreadis on the side. Almost all recipes call for pork of some pop in, typically ham, bacon, or salt pork. In fact, this is typically how I will make it. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley...

It’s got sugar, spice, and everything nice. But the world ofcrumb crustsextends far beyond Honey Maid. Cinnamon Toast Crunch makes the absolute best crumb crust. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Let me explain why. The cereal is also already spiced with plenty ofcinnamon(officially termed “Cinnadust” by General Mills). Even more important than all that is the crunch. (Cinnamon Toast Crunch crust + banana cream filling= the perfect pie, just saying....

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Getty Images If youve never thought to take your annual beach vacation in Mississippi, think again. For the whitest, purest sand in Mississippi, Biloxi Beach is your spot. Why Is Biloxis Sand So White? Credit:Getty Images A seawall project aimed at protecting public highways along the sealine was started in 1926. In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches. Embark on a fishing charter or a leisure cruise directly from its shores....

Enjoy this fan-favorite sandwich with crispy, spicy, or grilled chicken. One of those missing sandwiches is back, thankfully. Today, Chick-fil-A announced they’ll be returning the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich to menus after athree-year hiatus. Credit:Getty Images Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, and a smoky BBQ sauce finish off the sandwich’s fixings. It’s all added to a fluffy, soft, yeast bun. You won’t have to wait long to get your hands on this sandwich....

Get ready to make some noise. Theres no freshberriesinvolved or brightlemonflavor either. No, instead its an evergreen recipe, the kind you save and return to time and time again. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Read on to find out which recipeSouthern Livingreaders were saving the most. How To store your Favorite Recipes Love aSouthern Livingrecipe? Start saving it onMyRecipes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Oh, and melty pools ofchocolatetoo....

How to prevent the most common cake baking mistake. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Does Too Much Flour Do? A “cracked” cake is often the result of too much flour in the batter. Credit:Getty Images: sandoclr Credit:Molly Bolton Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

It was republished in February by theUniversity of Michigan Pressfor the first time in 160 years. There, she worked for a wealthy family and learned how to cook under the guidance of Fanny Steward. It was there that she compiled her recipes, mostly desserts and confections, into a bound cookbook. Credit:Courtesy University of Michigan Press Her cookbook was successful. As long as it was hot and “quick,” it wouldwith practicebe delicious....

Level up your charcuterie. And changed I was. I don’t leave Costco without a tray of the King Cheese Spirella Meat Trio. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley The challenge of any dinner party is getting people to start eating. Very elegant, very demureand your guests will feel like you’re dining in the Italian countryside. Credit:Kimberly Holland/Southern Living

Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in, this home adapts to every need. With four bedrooms accompanied by their own en-suite bath, this home prioritizes comfort and convenience. As with anySouthern farmhouse, outdoor living is a must. Credit:Analicia Hermann Learn more about the Southern Living Custom builder programhere. Analicia Hermann. Credit:Analicia Hermann Credit:Analicia Hermann

Impressive doesnt have to mean complicated. Even if you aren’t planning on hosting, this easy chicken dinner could become your new weeknight go-to. (And still only requires 40 minutes of hands-on cooking.) Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley An envelope of Italian dressing mix contains all the spices you oughta ensure an anything-but-bland chicken cutlet. Speaking of which, store-boughtcutletstake the messy work out of pounding out chicken breasts for this recipe....