Southern Living Cover Recipes

Only a few of our best recipes are featured on our cover. See them here and make them yourself.

Chicken Casserole Recipes

Photo: William Dickey

Chicken Cobbler Casserole

This dish combines the robust flavors and cheesy bread topping of French onion soup with chicken pot pie. It’s so quick and easy to make you’ll hardly notice it requires ten ingredients. Serve with a green salad tossed with fresh citrus, sliced avocados, toasted pecans, and bottled raspberry vinaigrette.

from the January 2006 issue

Lemon Cheesecake Pie

Lemon Cheesecake Pie

With its light, creamy texture and citrusy flavor, Lemon Cheesecake Pie is a slice of sunshine.

from the February 2006 issue

Lemon-Basil Shrimp Salad

Lemon-Basil Shrimp Salad

Fresh basil and lemon zest add a summery twist to our favorite marinated shrimp. Easy-to-make Parmesan cheese baskets double as crisp and stylish serving dishes.

from the April 2006 issue

Sour Cream Pound Cake with Fresh Peaches

Sour Cream Pound Cake with Fresh Peaches

We love this classic pound cake recipe for its tender crumb. To tap into summer flavor, we’ve paired this recipe with sweetened cream and fresh sliced peaches from our local farm stand.

from the June 2006 issue

Watermelon Cups

Photo Tina Cornett / Styling Lisa Powell Bailey / Food Styling Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Watermelon Cups

Watermelon Cups offer an uptown take on a down-home favorite. Serve them brimming with fresh honeydew, cantaloupe, blackberries, and  mint sprigs.

from the July 2006 issue

Thanksgiving Menu

Photo Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Pear-Glazed Pork Roast

Enjoy a spectacular holiday feast with Pear-Glazed Pork Roast, Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes, Rice Timbales, Sautéed Beans and Peppers, and Cranberry-Apple Pie garnished with a wreath of Pecan Pie-Glazed Pecans.

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from the November 2006 issue

Lemon-Coconut Cake

Lemon-Coconut Cake

With its creamy white frosting and luscious citrus filling, Lemon-Coconut Cake is three layers of heaven.

from the December 2006 issue

Chili Recipes

30-Minute Chili

Dig in! Enjoy a bowl of 30-Minute Chili and hot cornbread loaded with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.

from the January 2007 issue

Banana Pudding Pie

Banana Pudding Pie

Pie just doesn’t get much easier or better than this tasty twist on banana pudding. In fact, once you try our speedy version of homemade custard, you’ll never be tempted to make instant pudding again. If you’re a big fan of vanilla wafers like we are, pick up an extra box and tuck a few into the meringue before baking. For party-pretty slices, dip the knife blade in cold water or lightly coat with vegetable cooking spray.

from the February 2007 issue

Shrimp Shooters

Shrimp Shooters

This refreshing appetizer coats shrimp in a flavorful vinaigrette and showcases them in shooter glasses. Garnish with the leaves of romaine lettuce hearts and serve in an ice-filled tray at a spring or summertime party.

from the June 2007 issue

Tomato-Watermelon Salad Recipes

Photo Ralph Anderson

Tomato-Watermelon Salad

This surprising salad combination will please your palate. The bright hues and refreshing flavors make it the perfect side dish for summer entertaining.

from the July 2007 issue

Baked Apple Recipes

Photo Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Rebecca Kracke Gordon

Cinnamon-Caramel Apple Dumplings With Golden Raisins

Nothing says fall better than the sweet scent of apples baking in the kitchen. Try this creative way for enjoying this fruit at its best.

from the September 2007 issue

Thanksgiving Menu

Photo Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Holiday Pork Loin Roast

This is a meal your guests will remember. Add color to Holiday Pork Loin Roast with Cranberry Sweet Potatoes and steamed green beans. Serve your favorite dressing in individual baking dishes, and finish with Pecan Cheesecake Pie.

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from the November 2007 issue

Bundt Cake Recipes

Photo Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Rebecca Kracke Gordon

Vanilla Butter Cake With Fluffy Wintry-White Icing and Sparkling Peppermint Candy

Good to the last crumb, a Bundt cake recipe is as grand as a layer cake but far less fussy. Add Fluffy Wintry-White Icing and Sparkling Peppermint Candy for a spectacular finish. For an extra special touch, brush the cake stand rim with corn syrup, and roll it in clear sparkling sugar.

from the December 2007 issue

Quick & Tasty Banana Pudding

Photography Van Chaplin, Charles Walton IV

Quick & Tasty Banana Pudding

Enjoy comfort food at its best with this easy-to-make version of classic banana pudding.

from the January 2008 issue

Easy Lemon Tart Recipes

Easy Citrus Tarts

Irresistible Lemon Mousse Tart (top) and Lemon Velvet Tart are both made with creamy white chocolate and our lip-smacking Lemon Curd.

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from the February 2008 issue

Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Heavenly Angel Food Cake

The rich, moist texture of this divine angel food cake is unlike any other. Made from scratch in minutes, it's baked in a 13- x 9-inch pan and spread with frosting that's a lemon lover's dream.

from the April 2008 issue

Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

Easy Blackberry Cobbler

In less than an hour you can serve up this simply divine dessert. Pop it in the oven just before you sit down to eat, and your family can enjoy it warm at meal’s end. For individual servings, bake for the same amount of time in 6 (8-oz.) ramekins on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.

from the July 2008 issue

Apple Pie Recipes

Beth Dreiling Hontzas Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey Food Styling: Pam Lolley

Double Apple Pie With Cornmeal Crust

You have to try this, and we're revealing all our tricks to help you succeed. You'll make a tall tower of fall's favorite fruit--apples--in a crust we promise is great. Plan ahead to cozy up in your kitchen, bake, and anticipate. We think you'll adore each forkful of this top-rated apple pie.

from the September 2008 issue

Thanksgiving Recipes

Turkey Tenderloins With Cranberry Sauce

Offer a festive table of Turkey Tenderloins With Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Acorn Squash, Simple Pecan-Green Bean Casserole, and Mini Pecan Pies.

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from the November 2008 issue

Sugar-and-Spice Cake

Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Harget

Sugar-and-Spice Cake

Ingredients you may already have on hand dress up the white cake mix used to make Sugar-and-Spice Cake.

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from the December 2008 issue

Vegetable Chili Recipes

Jennifer Davick

Southwestern Soup

Your favorite corn muffins and our hearty Southwestern Soup make a great combo and will boost your spirits on a chilly day.

from the January 2009 issue

Banana Pudding Recipes

Nutter Butter-Banana Pudding Trifle

This homemade pudding is divine, economical, and uses on-hand ingredients. The pudding has thickened enough when a distinct trail is left in the mixture when you stir with a spoon. The cookies will soften the longer the dessert chills.

from the February 2009 issue

Vanilla Petits Fours Recipes

Vanilla Petits Fours

Edible violas add a dainty touch to Vanilla Petits Fours, and spreadable fruit provides a yummy filling. These sweet little cakes are sure to be a hit at your next party.

from the March 2009 issue

Strawberry-Fruit Toss with Cornmeal Shortcake recipes

Photo Jennifer Davick / Styling Leigh Anne Montgomery / Food Styling Angela Sellers

Strawberry-Fruit Toss with Cornmeal Shortcakes

Plump, sweet strawberries await in the farmers market each spring. The seasonal favorite shines in Strawberry-Fruit Toss With Cornmeal Shortcakes. The fruit mixture is also a great topper for ice cream or pound cake.

from the April 2009 issue

 

Healthy Food Recipe: Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups

Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups

Mix fresh peaches and blackberries with Greek yogurt, honey, and granola for a quick, nutritious breakfast. Sit down and savor the fresh fruit, or pack it in a container to take on the go with you.

from the June 2009 issue

Watermelon Agua Frescas

Photo by Tina Cornett, Jennifer Davick / Styling by Melanie Clark, Sissy Lamerton / Food Styling by Vanessa McNeil Rocchio, Angela Sellers

Melon Coolers

Melons are at their most flavorful in July, so chill out with this summertime refresher.

from the July 2009 issue

Grilled Apple Salad

Jennifer Davick

Grilled Apple Salad

Cooking over coals isn't just for steaks and burgers any more. Slice into fall's favorite fruit for delicious Grilled Apple Salad.

from the September 2009 issue

Southern Living Pumpkin Recipes: Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Photo Jennifer Davick

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Delicious pumpkin flavor and pumpkin pie spices make this treat a yummy way to celebrate the season. With only 30 minutes of hands-on time, it's doable for a special dinner party or just a fun treat for the kids.

from the October 2009 issue

Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

Crushed gingersnaps pressed into the crust add a spicy depth of flavor in Pumpkin Pie Spectacular.

from the November 2009 issue

Christmas Dessert Recipes: Chocolate-Citrus Cake

Chocolate-Citrus Cake With Candied Oranges

Easy-to-swirl frosting is only the beginning. Slice into this sweet sensation to reveal its true charm―velvety-rich ganache in layers of moist chocolate cake. Frosting Tip: Using an offset spatula, spread frosting over cake. Then use a spoon from your kitchen drawer to create whimsical swirls.

from the December 2009 issue

Pam-Cakes with Buttered Honey Syrup

Pam-Cakes with Buttered Honey Syrup

These are our Food staff's favorite fluffy buttermilk flapjacks, and they are sure to become your family’s favorite too. We named them after their creator, Test Kitchen Pro Pam Lolley. Plan to drench these cakes with our easy honey syrup or your favorite bottled variety. Complete the meal with fruit and bacon or sausage.

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from the January 2010 issue

Valentine's Day Cookies: Lemon Butter Cookies

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Lemon Butter Cookies

Share the love with a batch of easy, homemade cookies. No time to pipe? Just dress your cookies up with pretty ribbons.

from the February 2010 issue

Strawberry-Orange Shortcake Tart Recipe

Strawberry-Orange Shortcake Tart

This delightful spring dessert more than merited running on our April 2010 cover—not just for looks but also for its sweet, summery taste. We couldn’t think of a better way to show off the succulent taste and colorful presentation of strawberries, the South’s most prized spring fruit.

from the April 2010 issue

Pecan-Peach Cobbler Recipe

Pecan-Peach Cobbler

Take advantage of fresh peaches with this summer recipe. Blanching fresh peaches makes them easier to peel. To do this test kitchen tip drop a few peaches at a time into boiling water for 45-65 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place into ice water for 10-20 seconds to stop the cooking process. If the skin doesn’t slide off easily repeat the process keeping the peaches in boiling water for only 30 seconds.

from the June 2010 issue

Southern Living Recipe: Zesty Lemon Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Zesty Lemon Pie

Impress your guests or family with the goodness of classic lemon icebox pie. This recipe features from-scratch buttery crust, lemony-rich baked filling, and homemade whipped cream.

from the August 2010 issue

Southern Living Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

This impressive dessert showcases one of fall’s sweetest gems. With simple prep and make-ahead ease, it only looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.

from the November 2010 issue

Spice Cake with Citrus Filling

Photo: Jennifer Davick/Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell & Marian Cooper Cairns

Spice Cake with Citrus Filling

Test Kitchen pro Pam Lolley called on childhood taste memories to create this grand yet easy-to-make cake. The White Icing hides a yummy surprise: no-cook Citrus Filling. For added beauty, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the edges of the frosting.

from the December 2010 issue

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