Food and Recipes

Southern food doesn't stick to one style of cooking—grilling outside, cooking big-batch recipes for a family picnic, using fresh seasonal produce from the garden, or creating a hearty Sunday breakfast complete with Southern casseroles and sweet desserts. It's no wonder we pass down great Southern recipes from generation to generation.

Whether you're looking for a new favorite Southern food or want to perfect recipes close to the heart, Southern Living has the best recipes to get cooking.

Southern Living Rainbow Sherbet Punch in a punch bowl with a couple of glasses beside
Rainbow Sherbet Punch
Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes on cooling rack
Black Bottom Cupcakes
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