Crusty Broiled Tomatoes

With a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb crust, this is a beautiful way to show off seasonal tomatoes. This simple side dish spotlights a favorite Southern ingredient: the tomato. With a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb crust, these broiled tomatoes are a beautiful way to show off seasonaltomatoes. Credit: Southern Living You’ll be making these broiled tomatoes all season long. Reheat in the microwave or 400F oven before serving. More of Our Favorite Tomato Recipes Looking for more amazing tomato recipes?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · David Coleman

Crystal Gayle Praises Great Niece Emmy Russell’s Grand Ole Opry Performance

She is such a beautiful and sweet girl. Despite beingeliminated fromAmerican Idol, the 25-year-old granddaughter of the late Loretta Lynn is on a roll. Russells Saturday night performance impressed her great aunt, Crystal Gayle, who was in the audience. Credit:Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Eric McCandless/Getty Images We had a wonderful time at the @opry last night. My great niece, Emmy Russell was fantastic, Gayle wrote onTwitter. She is such a beautiful and sweet girl....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Richard Smith

CSX's Santa Train Delivered Holiday Cheer To Areas Embattled By Hurricane Helene

Country artist Drew Holcomb performed in the area which was among those hardest hit by the hurricane. Back then, Santa would throw candy to young people, many of whom would run alongside the train. Credit:Courtesy CSX Credit:Courtesy CSX Credit:Courtesy CSX

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Brian Daniel

Cucumber Cooler

When the cucumbers are flying off the vine, make this refreshing cucumber cooler to unwind. Topping the drink with sparkling water gives it a nice effervescent finish that quenches your thirst perfectly. Ingredients 1 1/2lb.cucumbers, cut into 1-in. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell pieces (about 3 large [8 oz.] cucumbers) 1/2cuptap water 2Tbsp.fresh lemon juice(from 1 large lemon) 2Tbsp.simple syrup 3Tbsp. (1 1/2 oz. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl or 3-cup container; discard solids....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Gina Castillo

Cucumber-And-Onion Dip

A mash-up of two favorite party flavors, in an easy dip form. Serve this fresh and fastappetizerwith sturdy kettle chips to scoop up all the goodness. Ingredients 1 1/2cupssour cream 1cuppeeled, choppedEnglish cucumber(from 1 medium [9 1/2 oz.] Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray cucumber), plus more for garnish 1/2cupmayonnaise 1/4cupchopped red onion(from 1 small [5 oz.] onion), plus more for garnish 2tsp.ranch dressing mix(from 1 [1-oz....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Samantha Richard

Curry-Cashew Deviled Eggs

The cozy flavors of curry and cashew get new life as a deviled egg. Carefully lower eggs into boiling water; cook, undisturbed, for 11 minutes, 30 seconds. Using a spider or slotted spoon, immediately transfer cooked eggs from boiling water to ice bath. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason Let stand until completely cooled, at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Peel eggs under cold water....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Tracy Abbott

Customers Have Named The Nation’s Best Convenience Store Chain—And The Winner Might Surprise You

But in the South, our tastes are a little different. Jeff Greenberg / Getty Images Wawa is No. 1 among convenience stores in a nationwide popularity contest. Credit:Jeff Greenberg / Getty Images But a Southern competitor edges past thePennsylvania-based chainwhen results are broken down by region. Still, Wawa is nearly as popular at just two points behind Buc-ee’s. And more Southerners are getting to know Wawa as storesopen in Alabamaand break ground in other Southern states....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Lori Irwin

Cynthia Graubart

Connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and at www.cynthiagraubart.com. Experience Cynthia Graubart is a James Beard Award winning cookbook author of 13 cookbooks. Cynthia has been writing cookbooks, recipes, columns, and articles for more than 25 years. Her work has been featured in national magazines and daily newspapers. Cynthia began her career as a television producer and became a specialist in producing cooking shows. We reach 7.2 million readers a month....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Michael Turner

Dairy Queen Celebrates Valentine's Day With Return Of Two Favorites

These very Southern desserts are available now. If youre a Southerner, you probably agree that love is best shared on a plate. This version blends pieces ofred velvet cake(a Southern classic!) Credit:jetcityimage/Getty Images and naturally cream cheese icing into the iconic DQ soft serve. If you think the holiday deserves something even more extra, check out the Red Velvet Blizzard Cupid Cake. Who needs a box of chocolates when that is on the menu?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Justin Cobb

Dairy Queen Fan-Favorite Seasonal Blizzard Has Returned Early

We’ll meet y’all at the DQ. Courtesy of Dairy Queen St. Patrick’s Dayis here early as far as Dairy Queen is concerned. a company news release states. Credit:Courtesy of Dairy Queen This year McDonald’s is donating 25 cents of every Shamrock Shake purchase to Ronald McDonald House Charities. The treat is available now until March 23. We’re here for you with otherSt. And any day is a good day to whip up a hot mug of whiskey-spikedIrish coffee....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Kelly Sherman

Dairy Queen Is Bringing Back Two Fan-Favorite, Very Southern Desserts For The Month Of Love

You cant go wrong with a classic. And how could we forget the paperValentinesof our youth, not-so-delicately folded over pink and red Tootsie Pops? Thats right: Red Velvet Cake Blizzard and Red Velvet Blizzard Cupid Cake are back. Red Velvet Cake Blizzard.Credit:Dairy Queen Dairy Queen TheRed Velvet Cake Blizzardis a DQ favorite for a reason. To upgrade your Valentineor perhaps serve multiple Valentines at oncetry the heart-shapedRed Velvet Blizzard Cupid Cake....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Kenneth Fuller

Dale Gray

There, she dedicated her time to learning more about Korean food and culture. Eventually, Dale moved to Brookhaven, Mississippi, where she started sharing her eclectic mix of recipes online. Her debut cookbook, South of Somewhere, chronicles this journey. Education Dale earned her degree in social work at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Tyler Watkins

Dallas Cowboys Legend Larry Allen Dies Suddenly At 52

The highly decorated offensive lineman died suddenly while in Mexico vacationing with his family. It is not clear what led to the offensive linemans death. What he could do as an offensive lineman often defied logic and comprehension. Credit:Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Allen played 12 of his 14 NFL seasons with theDallasCowboys. He was part of the team that defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX in 1996....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Michelle Martin