
No-Fail Thanksgiving Turkey
Chef John Currence shares his tips for the perfect holiday bird
Starters
The perfect cocktail hour snack
Just two ingredients, plus a few flavorings, are all you need for classic Kentucky beer cheese dip
The cheese straw’s good-time cousin
A savory party bite from the Mississippi Delta
How to prepare the most infamous of party apps — the cheese ball
Crisp, nutty, buttery sweets tie back to centuries of Southern and African history
A holiday ham tradition
A snack from the Mississippi Delta
Sides with Veggies
Chef Ouita Michel serves a versatile version of an Appalachian classic
Top this fall favorite with a hearty sauce to transform it into a pasta-like autumn feast
Chef Kevin Callaghan of Carrboro, North Carolina, shares his secret for cooking fresh beans
A zesty dish full of bright fall flavors from Tennessee’s RT Lodge
A seasonal recipe from Vivian Howard of Chef & the Farmer in Kinston, North Carolina.
Nashville chef Tandy Wilson shares his family recipe for a fall favorite
A Southern, seasonal spin on a Caesar that’s fit for the holiday table
Chef John Ondo at the Atlantic Room on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, makes one of the simplest—and most delicious—Thanksgiving sides
Comforting Sides
A holiday crowd-pleaser from Virginia’s BBQ Exchange
A Southern chef shares why this dish is his family’s all-time holiday favorite
A day-after Thanksgiving snack
Chef Ashley Christensen shares the recipe for the most requested dish at Poole’s Downtown Diner in Raleigh, North Carolina
Try this recipe from Garden & Gun’s The Southerner’s Cookbook
Ground pecans and roasted squash spike your grits with a taste of fall
The Biscuit Love chef shares his go-to recipe
A slightly Tex-Mex take on cornbread
Save Room for Dessert
This year, Birmingham’s Dolester Miles was named America’s best pastry chef. Try her sweet potato pie, and you’ll see why
Not a fan of pumpkin pie? Make this easy layered beauty your sweet of the season
It’s hard to beat a fresh pecan pie, unless you add a little bourbon
Virginia Willis transforms a basic cracker into a classic holiday treat
A decadent riff on the classic pumpkin bread
Try a few variations on these bite-size, boozy Southern confections
Atlanta chef Asha Gomez shares her mother’s favorite carrot cake recipe
A truly decadent dessert from Charleston’s WildFlour Pastry
Drinks
The potent punch recipe from our October/November cover
Yam it up with a Sweet Potato Sno Buzz
A smooth-sipping fall cocktail
This easy-to-make, hot drink will bring the festive spirit right into your kitchen
The Listening Room in Nashville brings back live music and hot drinks to warm up Music City
Charleston, South Carolina, restaurateur Brooks Reitz shares a family secret
Boozy, bitter, and an enduring classic for good reason
A comforting cocktail for the short, cold days of late fall
Food & Drink
Sweet to savory, these pies would make any Southern grandmother proud
Drinks
Festive concoctions to help make your season a little more jolly
Food & Drink
Celebrate the season with friends, family, and these timeless holiday favorites
Home & Garden
Garden pros share tips for giving your green spot a sense of Southern story
Travel
North Carolina’s Inner Banks have a surprising political history, famous barbecue, and the best grilled cheese oysters you’ve never heard of
Music
The Grammy-winning producer Jennings helps Emerson tap into his rock-and-roll spirit on his new album, The Golden Crystal Kingdom