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 that great Southern recipes are passed down from generation to generation. Whether you're looking for a new favorite Southern food or want to perfect cooking recipes that are close to the heart, Southern Living has the best Southern recipes to get cooking

Staff Picks

Old-School Squash Casserole Recipe

Squash casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and at church covered-dish suppers.

Hummingbird Cake Recipe

This Southern gem boasts three incredibly moist layers flavored with canned pineapple and bananas.

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

You've just found your new favorite ground beef recipe.

Basic Pickle Brine

You only need four ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time to turn yourself into an expert pickler.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Both kids and adults alike are sure to enjoy this crowd-pleasing favorite for breakfast.

Texas Caviar

This bright and fresh recipe is a perfect appetizer for your summer cookouts.

Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

Give your pasta salad a fresh, colorful spin.

Million Dollar Pound Cake

Our Million Dollar Pound Cake is just that good (really).

Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies

Her famous recipe won over the readers of Family Circle magazine back in 2000, and is still talked about—and baked—today.

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

When you're looking for a delicious layer cake that is easy to make, look no further than this Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake.

Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast

Who remembers this nostalgic dish?

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

In the South, we make casseroles for just about every occasion.

Inspiration and Ideas

Last-Minute Appetizers You Can Make in 25 Minutes or Less

Incredibly easy, insanely delicious.

Vintage Southern Pie Recipes We Still Love

Tried and true.

34 Classic Dishes You'll Find At Every Southern Family Reunion

King Ranch Chicken

Easy Squash Casserole

Heavenly Key Lime Pie Recipe

Best Carrot Cake

We don't say "best" carrot cake lightly. We mean it.

All Food and Recipes

30 Quick and Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner Recipes to Keep on Repeat

These five-ingredient recipes will help you get dinner on the table in no time. And the best part? You probably have most of these ingredients on hand.

Sensational Summer Recipes That'll Make Feeding a Crowd a Breeze

Consider these your summer supper saviors.

5-Ingredient Casseroles That Make Busy Weeknights So Much Easier

Because sometimes dinner needs to do itself.

33 Easy Summer Dinners for When It's Too Hot for the Stovetop

Step away from the skillet.

38 No-Cook Desserts Too Easy Not To Try

No preheat time here!

22 Old-Fashioned Pie and Cobbler Recipes That Are Simply Delicious

Get ready for some down-home comfort with our freshly baked homemade pies and cobblers.

Our 32 Best Pasta Bakes That'll Leave Everyone Happy

Because on weeknights, what else do you really need?

26 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes You'll Be Making All Summer Long

You're sure to find a new favorite in this selection of flavor-filled pasta salads.

67 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Make Dinner a Snap

Stock up at the supermarket.

The Easiest 3-Ingredient Side Dish Recipes To Complete Any Dinner

Save that bag of salad for later.

25 Classic Southern Recipes Every Home Cook Should Know By Heart

If you know, you know. If not, bookmark this.

14 No-Bake Pies for Hot Summer Days

It's like summer in a slice.

Easy Taco Casserole

This hearty casserole will please everyone around the dinner table.

Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie

Nothing says "summer"—or shows off summertime's best produce—like a classic tomato pie.

25 Elegant Appetizers To Start Your Next Dinner Party

With any of these amazing appetizer recipes, you'll be crowned top hostess.

Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables Recipe

We lightened up the usual baked pasta with loads of in-season squash and tomatoes—this is a delicious way to use up your farmers' market haul.

Ham Delights

Attend any gathering in the South, and you'll spot at least one plate of Ham Delights. Beloved by guests of all ages, these personal-sized sandwiches make delightful additions to tailgates, girls' nights, and neighborhood gatherings.

Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Recipe

This casserole is rich, delicious, and worthy of Saturday brunch.

11 Must-Try Meatloaf Recipes That Are Just As Good As Mama's

These recipes mix it up while still delivering on the dish's original promise: a hot dinner followed by opportunities for really yummy leftover sandwiches.