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A close look over the top of a bowl of cream cheese and shrimp dip with a cocktail sauce topping, chopped shrimp and chives to show texture and color.

Classic Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip

It's not the 70's or the 80's, but that doesn't mean this Classic Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip shouldn't make a surprise appetizer appearance at your parties this

a collage of cornbread, black eyed peas, cabbage and pork recipes for New Year's Day.

Lucky New Year’s Day Recipes

It’s easy to start the new year off right when you’re serving up a classic southern New Year’s Day dinner. We’re talking black eyed peas, savory greens and

Rosemary Pecans in a pewter bowl with fresh rosemary and green cocktail napkins as a party appetizer idea.

Toasted Rosemary Pecans

These simple Toasted Rosemary Pecans have a crisp, shiny coating of butter and honey infused with fresh rosemary and sea salt. They are the perfect little snack

holiday punch recipes and cozy crock pot drink recipes for parties, brunches and Christmas morning.

Holiday Drink Recipes- Punches & Cozy Drinks

Add a little merry, sparkle and cozy to your holiday celebrations with these easy, but special punch and hot drink recipes.  From holiday parties and Christmas

A slice of old fashioned cranberry jello salad garnished with fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Jello Salad

Deliciously sweet and festive, cranberry jello salad is filled with little mandarin orange slices, crushed pineapple, the crunch of chopped pecans and tart

A close up of oyster dressing on a plate with baked chicken served for dinner.

Southern Oyster Dressing

Oyster Dressing is a rich, classic southern holiday side dish made with golden cornbread, crisp French bread, spicy sausage, succulent oysters, herbs, spices

Wasabi Mayo Dipping Sauce with asparagus, green beans, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes and salmon as a party appetizer tray.

Classic Wasabi Mayo Dip

Wasabi Mayo Dip is that special appetizer you make when something ridiculously delicious, but just a little surprising, is what the occasion needs. Addictively

This easy slow cooker recipe uses frozen meatballs, whole cranberry sauce, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to create a special holiday party finger food.

Best Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs

Sweet & savory with a little chili and jalapeno kick, these Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect holiday party appetizer! Full of rich and tangy

southern style cabbage rolls with beef, pork, rice and a rich tomato sauce are a classi c comfort food.

Southern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Savory, seasoned beef and pork with rice, onions and peppers are wrapped in tender cabbage leaves then baked in a rich, tangy tomato sauce in this classic

Ham and pineapple dip with cream cheese, green onions, pecans and mayo is a quick and easy appetizer dip

Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip

Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip is a richly creamy, savory and lightly sweet dip loaded with smoky ham, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green onions, chopped

Southern black eyed pea salad made with bell peppers, onion and marinated in Italian dressing

Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

This classic Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad combines the savory goodness of creamy black eyed peas with the zesty crunch of crisp red and green bell peppers and

Sliced stuffed pork tenderloin on a holiday platter

Cranberry Bacon Walnut Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Collard Greens

In this stuffed pork tenderloin recipe, juicy roasted tenderloin wraps around a seasonal filling of bacon, collard greens and walnuts combined with cranberries

Hoppin John black eyed peas & Rice

Deep South Hoppin’ John Black Eyed Peas

As Southern as it is delicious, this traditional black eyed pea recipe enjoys the rich flavors of pork, bell peppers, onion, celery, herbs and spices served

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Southern Cheese Straws

Homemade Southern Cheese Straws are an addictive snack that is so easy to make! This simple recipe is loaded with cheddar, zesty herbs and spices and a little

Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip

Hot, easy & melted cheesy!  I'm talking Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip. This classic baked Louisiana seafood dip is loaded with shrimp,

Pomegranate Lime Punch

There's nothing that adds a little pizzazz to your gathering like a gorgeous, sparkling drink. And this Pomegranate Lime Punch doesn't disappoint! Ruby-red

Pink Champagne Cupcakes (& some encouragement for moms)

Momming.  It's a tough job.  It doesn't matter who you are, and it doesn't matter how long you've been doing it. It doesn't get any easier. There are

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