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Celebrate the Coming of Spring with These Legendary Recipes

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Hummingbird Cake
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
We're celebrating this month of overflowing love with famous Southern cakes and pies you can whip up for the occasion, as well as with comforting family suppers you can savor every chilly night. These winter nights call for satisfying, no-fuss meals, so let your slow cooker do the work. Our delicious slow-cooker suppers use melt-in-your-mouth lamb shanks, chicken, and pork in some truly genius ways. We're anticipating the coming of spring with incredible desserts that celebrate two beloved things in the South: citrus season and Junior League cookbooks. Hold on to your hats, because we're diving into the mystery of our most requested recipe of all time: the Hummingbird Cake. Its rich, nutty flavor paired with its sweet, creamy frosting strikes a chord with Southerners like we've never seen. If you're still on a New Year health kick, balance out these indulgent confections with our wholesome, hearty one-bowl dinners that fill you up without tipping you over, using healthy ingredients like black beans, farro, and cauliflower rice. Whatever your reason, it's time to celebrate. Warm, comforting meals topped off with rich, mouthwatering desserts seems like good way to start.
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits

Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits

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Carbonara with Braised Lamb

Carbonara with Braised Lamb
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Carbonara with Braised Lamb

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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

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Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

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Spicy Red Curry with Chicken

Spicy Red Curry with Chicken
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Spicy Red Curry with Chicken

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Slow-Cooker Chicken

Slow-Cooker Roasted Chicken
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
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Recipe: Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

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Citrus-Salmon Salad

Citrus-Salmon Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Citrus-Salmon Salad

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
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Recipe: Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

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Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad

Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad
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Recipe: Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad

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Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish

Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish
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Recipe: Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
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Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

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Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
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Recipe: Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

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Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing

Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing
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Recipe: Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing

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Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta
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Recipe: Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

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Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa
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Recipe: Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

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Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

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Soba Noodle-and-Shrimp Bowls

Soba Noodle-and-Shrimp Bowls
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Recipe: Soba Noodle-and-Shrimp Bowls

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Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls
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Recipe: Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls

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Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad

Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad
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Recipe: Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad

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Couscous Pilaf with Roasted Carrots, Chicken, and Feta

Couscous Pilaf with Roasted Carrots, Chicken, and Feta
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Recipe: Couscous Pilaf with Roasted Carrots, Chicken, and Feta

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Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce

Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce
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Recipe: Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce

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Mini Potato Skins

Mini Potato Skins
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Recipe: Mini Potato Skins

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Grand Marnier Cakes

Grand Marnier Cakes
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Recipe: Grand Marnier Cakes

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Florida Orange Grove Pie

Florida Orange Grove Pie
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Recipe: Florida Orange Grove Pie

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Lemon-Orange Pound Cake

Lemon-Orange Pound Cake
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Recipe: Lemon-Orange Pound Cake

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Shaker Lemon Pie

Shaker Lemon Pie
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Recipe: Shaker Lemon Pie

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Cold Lemon Soufflés with Wine Sauce

Cold Lemon Soufflés with Wine Sauce
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Recipe: Cold Lemon Soufflés with Wine Sauce

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Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake
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Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

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Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges
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Recipe: Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

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Praline-Cream Cheese King Cakes

Praline-Cream Cheese King Cakes
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Recipe: Praline-Cream Cheese King Cakes

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    1 of 33 Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits
    2 of 33 Carbonara with Braised Lamb
    3 of 33 Shepherd's Pie
    4 of 33 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
    5 of 33 Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
    6 of 33 Spicy Red Curry with Chicken
    7 of 33 Slow-Cooker Chicken
    8 of 33 Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
    9 of 33 Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
    10 of 33 Citrus-Salmon Salad
    11 of 33 Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
    12 of 33 Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad
    13 of 33 Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish
    14 of 33 Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
    15 of 33 Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
    16 of 33 Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing
    17 of 33 Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta
    18 of 33 Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa
    19 of 33 Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
    20 of 33 Soba Noodle-and-Shrimp Bowls
    21 of 33 Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls
    22 of 33 Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad
    23 of 33 Couscous Pilaf with Roasted Carrots, Chicken, and Feta
    24 of 33 Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce
    25 of 33 Mini Potato Skins
    26 of 33 Grand Marnier Cakes
    27 of 33 Florida Orange Grove Pie
    28 of 33 Lemon-Orange Pound Cake
    29 of 33 Shaker Lemon Pie
    30 of 33 Cold Lemon Soufflés with Wine Sauce
    31 of 33 Hummingbird Cake
    32 of 33 Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges
    33 of 33 Praline-Cream Cheese King Cakes

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