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Easy recipes, refreshing drinks and decorations to help you throw a simple get together, backyard gathering or host a pot luck for your friends. Let’s get the party started!

No Occasion Needed: Southern Appetizers for Any Gathering

The Only Excuse You Need to Gather Some of my favorite gatherings start without a plan. I set something out,...

Bourbon Arnold Palmer cocktails with lemon slices and fresh mint

Big Batch Bourbon Arnold Palmer

Featured Reader Comment I made this for our Fourth of July cookout and it was the first thing to disappear....

Oven-baked BBQ chicken breasts glazed with sauce on a foil-lined pan.

Easy Weekend Hosting: Sunday Cookout with the Neighbors

The Best Cookouts Start with Good Neighbors There is something special about a Sunday afternoon with the neighbors. No reservations....

Toasting with three glasses of a citrus cocktail at a brunch gathering.

Easy Weekend Hosting: Casual Girls’ Brunch

Featured Comment I used Donya's menu for my best friend's birthday brunch and it was absolutely perfect. Everything was made...

Melt in your mouth chicken breasts garnished with parsley on a decorative plate.

Easy Weekend Hosting: A Cozy Date Night Menu for Two

5-Star Reader Comment This is exactly what I needed. I made the Melt In Your Mouth Chicken on a Friday...

Elegant outdoor table setting with a floral placemat, patterned plate, gold flatware, and candlelight.

Easy Comfort: Recipes Made for Relaxed Summer Nights

Some nights just beg for something easy - not just quick or convenient, but comforting, simple, and maybe even a...

Banana pudding in a large bowl. Layered perfectly with bananas cream whipped topping and vanilla wafers.

Southern Banana Pudding Trifle

Reader Comment "So good and easy. Perfect to make ahead and serves a lot of people!" Petra The Dessert That...

Overhead view of no-bake bird's nest cookies arranged on a serving plate for Easter dessert.

Easy No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies

Featured Reader Comment These sweet little cookies are delicious! And, my kids and I had the best time making them....

Oven roasted asparagus spears topped with crumbled feta cheese on a serving platter

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Panko and Feta

I’ll never make asparagus any other way! This recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s impressive yet easy enough for a family...

Southern Easter appetizers collection featuring deviled eggs, stuffed celery, dips, and finger foods for spring entertaining.

Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

How Easter at My House Really Starts Easter at my house usually starts the same way: the front door swings...

Neiman Marcus cake with a rich chocolate frosting, sliced to show the moist layered interior.

Neiman Marcus Cake: The Rich Southern Cake That Feels a Little Fancy

What folks tell me most often about this cake is: “I can’t believe it starts with a mix.” Home cooks are...

White chocolate-dipped valentines pretzels 4 topped with chocolate chips, pink sprinkles and pearl candies on white background

Easy Valentine’s Pretzel Rods

These Valentine’s Day Pretzel Rods are a fun, easy treat made with pretzels, white bark, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for...

Heart-shaped bowl of popcorn, fresh strawberries, cheese, crackers, olives, nuts, and cured meats arranged for Easy Valentine's Day Dinner f

Easy Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two at Home

Why I Still Love A Date Night At Home This week is a big one at our house. Rob and...

Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.

Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip

5 Star Featured Comment This dip is like a jalapeno popper taken to a whole new level! Everyone at my...

SUPER BOWL 2026 party queso dip in slow cooker with jalapeños and cilantro garnish Pinterest pin

Super Bowl Party Guide: Easy Menu Ideas + Hosting Tips

The Game Day Tradition I Look Forward To Every Year Super Bowl Sunday is one of my favorite days to...

Pimento Cheese and Sausage Dip 5 in black cast iron skillet with tortilla chips and celery sticks on the side, garnished with fresh parsley

Pimento Cheese Sausage Dip

Featured 5 Star Comment This is so good ! Been making for a couple years now . All our friends...

Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

Pimento Cheese Bites

5 Star Comment These were such a hit, even for my husband who claims to hate pimento cheese! My brother...

Tiger Butter Fudge pieces with chocolate and vanilla swirls stacked in a white ceramic bowl against a blurred Christmas tree background

Tiger Butter Fudge

5 Star Reader Comment This is quick and easy. Almost like eating a Reese’s P’nut Butter Cup! Carol The Day...

Baked breakfast casserole with bacon and cheese in white dish, orange slices and striped napkin beside it, Pinterest pin for CHRISTMAS BRUNC

The Best Christmas Brunch Recipes For Your Holiday Celebrations

The Christmas Brunch I Make Every Year Christmas morning looks different in every home, but one thing we all have...

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate mug topped with cinnamon-dusted marshmallows, served in decorative ceramic cup with cinnamon sticks and almonds

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate: Bold Flavors in Minutes

Featured Comment This hot chocolate is so good – I love this recipe and so does my family! It’s perfect...

Caramel popcorn in decorative bowl with green flower design beside dominoes game, Make Every Holiday Moment Count With These Family Night Id

Make Every Holiday Moment Count With These Family Night Ideas

The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, pull your people close, and make a few new memories...

Eggnog pound cake with white icing drizzled, served on a white cake stand.

Eggnog Pound Cake

5 Star Reader Comment It was a big hit at Thanksgiving and requested again for Christmas! Joannie How This Eggnog...

Best Christmas Dips and Spreads for Holiday Parties Pinterest pin showing creamy dip in wooden bowl surrounded by colorful vegetable crudité

Best Christmas Dips and Spreads for Holiday Parties

My Secret to Effortless Holiday Appetizers: Christmas Dips The minute December rolls around, I’m ready for a table full of...

Child's hands arranging apples on evergreen wreath with berries and pinecones, 7 Smart Ways To Get Ready For The Holiday Season

7 Smart Ways To Get Ready For The Holiday Season

The holidays are fast approaching, and there’s no better time to get ahead of the seasonal rush. By tackling a...

pickled shrimp from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Southern Pickled Shrimp

5 Star Reader Comment Absolutely delicious and simple to make. These shrimp have been a hit at every gathering. Thank...

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