Holiday and Occasion Food

Staff Picks

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe

This savory biscuit-topped cobbler is the most comforting dinner you'll serve this holiday season.

Tee's Corn Pudding Recipe

This quick and easy recipe is a Southern favorite for Thanksgiving Day.

Fresh Fruit Salad

Whip up an easy-to-make batch of our Fresh Fruit Salad before hosting your next brunch and luncheon.

Cappuccino Swirl Bars Recipe

These coffee chocolate bars may look fancy, but are actually super easy to make.

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls Recipe

These decadent little delights are a cross between bourbon balls and chocolate truffles—the ideal holiday treat.

Buttermilk Frosting Recipe

Buttermilk Frosting is a quick and easy frosting to whip up.

Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea Recipe

Add fruity flavor to basic iced tea with blueberries and lemon juice for a refreshing drink that's great for entertaining.

Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon Recipe

Bacon baked in the oven means all the taste with no greasy mess.

Classic Candied Yams Recipe

Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup.

Herbed Potato Stacks Recipe

These Herbed Potato Stacks completely transform the humble potato into an elegant side dish that will impress any holiday dinner guests.

Christmas Morning Strata

Forget alarm clocks—the aroma of warm strata will get them out of bed and opening presents in no time.

Lump Crab Mornay

This creamy dip is sure to be a hit at your next party. Julia adapted this creamy dip from a recipe in Bayou Cuisine by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Indianola, Mississippi.

Inspiration and Ideas

Make-Ahead Derby Menu

Celebrate the South's swankiest horse race with these easy and elegant recipes that can all be made-ahead and served at room temperature.

Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

Celebrate the South's great race with some of our favorite Bluegrass-inspired recipes.

28 Caramel Dessert Recipes That Are Deliciously Sweet and Salty

Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Recipe

Mascarpone Frosting

Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies Recipe

These sweet treats are from Southern chef Damaris Phillips' first cookbook.

All Holiday and Occasion Food

25 Heavenly Chocolate Cakes To Make For Any Occasion

Calling all chocolate lovers.

34 Leftover Ham Recipes to Feed the Whole Family

Bring new life to your leftover ham.

38 Ideas for Setting a Stunning Table

These ideas will show you how to set a party-ready table for any occasion.

Our Favorite Blue and White China Patterns

For all of the blue-and-white purists—we know you're out there.

How To Set a Stunning Table

These ideas will show you how to set a stunning table for any occaision.

30 Crazy-Good Fruit Cobbler Recipes You Can Enjoy All Year Long

With recipes served cool or warm, these fruit cobblers prove it's always cobbler season.

20 Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes That'll Wow Your Crowd

Grace your table with these classic main dish winners for your Easter dinner.

Grilled Kabob Recipes to Cook All Summer Long

Easy to make and always delicious, kabobs are the perfect way to serve up a complete dinner from the grill.

Port Wine Ham Glaze (Cumberland Sauce) Recipe

The best ham glaze for your holiday is a zesty sauce that's delicious on other meats as well.

Apple Cider Caramel Sauce Recipe

For straight-up apple flavor, start with fresh-pressed cider from a farm stand.

Pecan Spice Cake with Caramel-Rum Glaze Recipe

With only 30 minutes of hands-on time, this is the easiest holiday cake recipe that will still look beautiful on the dessert table.

Green Bean Lasagna Recipe

Green bean casserole and lasagna meet in a Southern-ized dish that's comfort food at its best.

Three-Cheese Corn Pudding Recipe

If Mama's corn pudding recipe needs an upgrade, this cheesy recipe will please every palate.

Hot Honey Recipe

This chile-infused honey will make a welcome addition to anyone's pantry as a holiday gift (yours included).

40+ Classic Recipes for Mardi Gras

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to enjoy its legendary Cajun and Creole flavors. With these Mardi Gras recipes for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, every day can be a party!

Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach Recipe

The pimiento cheese flavors give creamy spinach casserole a uniquely Southern twist.

Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding Recipe

This dreamy recipe will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table.

Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Sandwich your favorite barbecue between slices of Sweet Potato Cornbread for a change of pace, or serve along side your favorite meal as you would regular cornbread.