Southern Living

In the South, no bridal tea or baby shower is complete without a dish of these pastel candies. Ingredients - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened - 1/8 tsp. table salt - 4 cups powdered sugar (1 lb.), divided - 1 Tbsp. half-and-half or heavy cream - 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract - 3/8 tsp. mint extract - Food coloring (optional) Directions 1. Place butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat at medium-low speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add 3 cups sugar, half-and-half, vanilla, and mint extract; beat at low speed until a smooth dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes. With mixer on low speed, gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, beating until dough is stiff and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Turn dough out onto a work surface dusted with powdered sugar. Knead a few times until smooth. If desired, divide dough into 2 or 3 equal portions. Add 1 to 2 drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until evenly combined. 3. Pinch off a lime-sized piece of dough; roll into a 1/2-inch wide rope on work surface. Using a bench scraper or knife, cut rope into 1/2-inch-long pieces. Repeat process with remaining dough. 4. Arrange cut dough pieces in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until completely dry, 8 to 12 hours. Store in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper between layers for up to 2 weeks. #buttermints #southernsnack #southernfoodtiktok #oldfashionedrecipe

Before you finish up that jar of mayo, follow Ivy and her mama’s lead. #cucumbersalad #reusejars #mayorecipe #southernfoodtiktok

#ad Chef Shuai Wang was the runner-up on the 22nd season of Bravo’s Top Chef and is the force behind two standout restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, where he brings together the flavors of his childhood in Beijing and the spirit of the South in some pretty unforgettable ways. #sponsored #biscuitsandjam #southernliving

You heard it straight from Charlotte Moss, with clean paws, dogs can make themselves right at home. #southernhome #dogsonfurniture #hottake #southernliving

The one thing we’ll stop for on a roadtrip🥜 #boiledpeanuts #southernersoftiktok #roadsidestand #roadtripsnacks

Cheesy, easy, and extra dreamy🧀💭 Ingredients - 2 cups finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese (freshly grated from a block) - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 Tbsp. heavy cream - 1 large egg - 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 tsp. table salt - 1/2 tsp. dry mustard - Ground red pepper or hot sauce to taste - 1 (16-oz.) pkg. firm white sandwich bread slices (such as Pepperidge Farm White Sandwich Bread) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Beat in heavy cream and next 5 ingredients. 2. Cut crusts from white bread slices; cut each bread slice into 4 squares. Spread cheese mixture on half of bread squares (about 1 tsp. per square); top each with 1 remaining square. Spread remaining cheese mixture over top and sides of sandwiches. Place sandwiches, 1 inch apart, on a lightly greased baking sheet. 3. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. #cheesedreams #bakedcheese #southernfoodtiktok #appetizerrecipe

Y’all might never go back to buttercream. Ingredients - 2 cups whole milk - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour - 2 cups granulated sugar - 1 tsp. kosher salt - 2 cups unsalted butter, softened - 2 tsp. vanilla extract Directions 1. Whisk together milk and flour in small saucepan until smooth. Whisking constantly, cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reaches the consistency of pudding. 2. Remove from heat, add sugar and salt, and whisk until sugar dissolves. 3. Scrape into medium-size bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. 4. Place butter in a large metal bowl and beat with mixer set to medium speed until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. 5. With mixer running, add cooled flour mixture in heaping spoonfuls. Beat in vanilla. Scrape bowl with a rubber spatula. 6. Switch to whisk attachment if your mixer has one. Beat frosting on medium-high speed until light and fluffy with the consistency of stiffly whipped cream. Use immediately. #erminefrosting #frostingtechnique #buttercreamicing #vintagebaking

As the host of “Ugliest House in America” on @HGTV, Retta has witnessed plenty of questionable design decions🤭 #southernhome #homedecor #southerndecor

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! #oilofolay #southerngrandma #vintageskincare

Nostalgic and delicious.🍊 #juiceconcentrate #orangejuice #southerngrandma #southernthing

On the hunt for your new beach sub? Ivy has you covered. 😎 #pubsub #chickentendersub #publix #beachsandwich

We’ll whip up something more appetizing next time, Retta🤭#pineapplefluff #southernfood #tastetest #pineappledessert

Southerners 🤝 a cooler full of beach snacks. #beachfood #beachtrip #publixshopping #groceryhaul

Creamy, cheesy, and ranchy, it doesn’t get better than Pontoon Dip. Ingredients - 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream - 1/2 cup mayonnaise - 4 oz. cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup) - 1 (1-oz.) envelope dry ranch seasoning mix (about 3 Tbsp.) - 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce - 8 oz. sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) - 2 medium scallions, sliced (whites and light green parts separated from dark green parts) - 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish - 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish - 1/4 cup tap water - Black pepper, for garnish - Chips and crudités, for serving Directions 1. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl until mostly smooth. 2. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the Cheddar cheese for garnish. Add remaining Cheddar cheese, white and light green parts of scallions, chives, parsley, and water to sour cream mixture; stir until combined. 3. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved Cheddar, dark green parts of scallions, chives, parsley, and black pepper. Serve with chips and crudités. #diprecipes #ranchdip #southernappetizer #summerdip

The Cheez-it-bacon crumble just takes this to the next level. Ingredients - 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided - 1 cup baked Cheddar crackers (such as Cheez-Its), coarsely crushed - 4 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 oz.), chopped - 8 medium (8 1/2 oz. each) ears shucked yellow corn - 1 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 medium [8-oz.] onion) - 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided - 1 (5.3-oz.) pkg. garlic and fine herbs spreadable gourmet cheese (such as Boursin) - 3 Tbsp. heavy cream - 1 tsp. granulated sugar - 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives - 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper Directions 1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium. Add crushed crackers and cook, stirring often, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon into a medium heat-proof bowl and set aside. Wipe skillet clean. 2. Add bacon to skillet and heat over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fat has rendered and bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to bowl with crackers and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet. 3. While bacon cooks, remove kernels from corn cobs and place in a large bowl. Use the back of a chef’s knife to scrape corn milk from cobs into bowl with kernels; discard cobs. 4. Add 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter to skillet with bacon fat and heat over medium-high until melted. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add corn kernels and corn milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook, stirring often, until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spreadable cheese, cream, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until incorporated. 5. Add chives and pepper to bacon mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle corn with bacon mixture and serve immediately. #cornrecipe #creamedcorn #southernfoodtiktok #summerrecipe

Just another reason why shopping at Publix is a pleasure, y’all🎂 #publixcake #publixbakery #semihomemade #bakinghack

Spicy cheese straws 🤝a crisp Diet Coke. Ingredients - 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 6 cups loosely packed) - 1 1/4 cups butter, softened - 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper - 1 tsp. kosher salt - 1 tsp. smoked paprika - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - Aleppo pepper, for sprinkling - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F with racks in top third and lower third positions. Add shredded cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; let stand until room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Add butter, cayenne, salt, and smoked paprika; beat on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add flour, beating until a thick dough forms, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, about 3 minutes. 2. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough in half; spoon half of dough into a cookie press fitted with a star disk or into a piping bag fitted with an open star tip (about 1/2 inch wide). Press or pipe dough onto pans, spacing lines about 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with Aleppo pepper and flaky sea salt. 3. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating pans from top to bottom rack halfway through bake time. Let cool completely on pans, about 20 minutes; break into pieces as desired. Repeat piping procedure with remaining dough; bake and cool as directed. Serve or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days. #cheesestraws #cheeserecipe #southernsnack #dietcoke

No Southern party is complete without these bite-size cakes💛 #petitfours #southerndessert #showerfood #southernfoodtiktok

We may have created the most genius appetizer of all time.🍑 Ingredients - 1 (4-oz.) pkg. sliced prosciutto (8 slices) - 2 small (6 oz. each) fresh peaches - 3 Tbsp. honey - 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar - 3/4 tsp. vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Texas Pete) - 1/4 tsp. black pepper - 1 Tbsp. torn fresh mint leaves - Creamy goat cheese, for serving Directions 1. Carefully peel 4 prosciutto slices apart and place on cutting board in an even layer (reserve remaining prosciutto in refrigerator until ready to use). Using a very sharp knife, halve each slice lengthwise to create 8 long strips. 2. Roll 2 (12- x 18-inch) sheets of parchment paper to form 2 (1 1/4-inch diameter, 12-inch long) cylinders; seal ends with paper clips to prevent them from unraveling. Carefully wrap prosciutto strips around parchment cylinders, arranging strips 1-inch apart with seams aligned (4 strips per cylinder). Remove paper clips. 3. Place, seam-side down, on a microwave-safe plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for 40 seconds. Rotate cylinders, then continue microwaving on HIGH in 10-second intervals, until prosciutto begins to crisp, about 20 to 30 seconds more. Transfer to a clean paper towel-lined plate. Let cool slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Slide crispy prosciutto rings off parchment cylinders and let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Discard used parchment cylinders. Repeat with remaining 4 slices prosciutto. 4. Cut peaches into 16 even wedges (about 1/2-inch thick). Whisk together honey, vinegar, hot sauce, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. 5. Carefully insert 1 peach wedge into each prosciutto ring. 6. Brush 1 side of wrapped peaches with honey mixture and transfer to a serving platter, brushed side up. 7. Drizzle with any remaining honey mixture and sprinkle with mint. Serve with goat cheese. #peachrecipe #easyappetizers #southernfoodtiktok #summersnack

There was always something special about going to grandma’s in the summer. #southerngrandma #summerinthesouth #grandparentshouse #summernostalgia