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Holiday Favorites

From Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas ham, these authentic Southern holiday recipes have been passed down through generations. Perfect for making your celebrations extra special with that unmistakable Southern hospitality.

25 Recipes
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie
Easy

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

This no-bake Southern classic features a creamy peanut butter filling in a graham cracker crust, topped with billowy whipped cream. It's rich, decadent, and disappears faster than you can say 'pass me another slice.'

20 min
10 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Red Velvet Brownies
Easy

Red Velvet Brownies

These Red Velvet Brownies combine the best of both worlds—rich, fudgy brownies with that signature red velvet flavor and a gorgeous cream cheese swirl on top. They're easier than making a layer cake but just as impressive.

45 min
16 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Classic Lemon Chess Pie
Medium

Classic Lemon Chess Pie

A bright, tangy twist on the traditional Southern chess pie. This custard-based dessert has a silky smooth filling with a beautiful golden top and intense lemon flavor that'll make your taste buds sing.

70 min
8 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs
Easy

Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs

A Southern classic with a smoky twist! Creamy deviled eggs get elevated with smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and a hint of pickle juice for the perfect appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering.

32 min
12 servings
Chef Marcus Williams
Watergate Salad
Medium

Watergate Salad

A vintage Southern dessert salad with pistachios, pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping - sweet and fluffy!

10 min
12 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Fried Apple Hand Pies
Medium

Fried Apple Hand Pies

Crispy fried pastries filled with cinnamon-spiced apples - like little pockets of apple pie heaven.

50 min
12 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Chocolate Chess Pie
Medium

Chocolate Chess Pie

Rich, fudgy chocolate chess pie with a crispy top and gooey center - a decadent Southern dessert.

65 min
8 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Buttermilk Pralines
Medium

Buttermilk Pralines

Creamy, buttery pralines with a hint of tang from buttermilk - a New Orleans candy shop favorite.

30 min
24 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Coca-Cola Cake
Easy

Coca-Cola Cake

Moist chocolate sheet cake made with Coca-Cola and topped with warm fudge frosting - a Southern potluck favorite.

45 min
15 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Ambrosia Salad
Easy

Ambrosia Salad

Fluffy fruit salad with coconut, oranges, and marshmallows - a sweet Southern holiday tradition.

15 min
8 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Deviled Eggs
Easy

Deviled Eggs

Classic Southern party appetizer with creamy filling and paprika - simple but always a hit.

32 min
12 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Macaroni Salad
Easy

Macaroni Salad

Creamy pasta salad with celery, onions, and sweet pickle relish - essential for any Southern cookout.

30 min
10 servings
James "Big Jim" Thompson
Pepper Jelly
Medium

Pepper Jelly

Sweet and spicy jelly with bell peppers and jalapeños - amazing on cream cheese with crackers.

50 min
48 servings
Chef Marcus Williams
Blackberry Dumplings
Easy

Blackberry Dumplings

Sweet blackberry filling with drop dumplings on top - like cobbler but even better!

40 min
8 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Oyster Dressing
Medium

Oyster Dressing

Cornbread dressing enhanced with fresh oysters - a luxurious addition to the Thanksgiving table.

70 min
10 servings
Chef Marcus Williams
Muscadine Jelly
Medium

Muscadine Jelly

Sweet jelly made from native Southern muscadine grapes - a taste of Southern summers in a jar.

60 min
48 servings
James "Big Jim" Thompson
Fig Preserves
Medium

Fig Preserves

Sweet and jammy fig preserves perfect for biscuits, toast, or pairing with cheese - a Southern pantry staple.

105 min
40 servings
Mama Josephine Carter
Cajun Dirty Rice
Medium

Cajun Dirty Rice

Spicy rice with ground pork, chicken livers, and the 'holy trinity' of Cajun cooking.

50 min
8 servings
Chef Marcus Williams
Pickled Peaches
Medium

Pickled Peaches

Sweet peaches preserved in spiced syrup with cinnamon and cloves - perfect with ham or pork.

50 min
32 servings
Mama Josephine Carter
Lane Cake
Hard

Lane Cake

Impressive white layer cake filled with bourbon-spiked fruit and nut filling - a special occasion showstopper.

70 min
12 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Fried Corn
Easy

Fried Corn

Fresh corn cut from the cob and pan-fried with bacon and cream - simple Southern perfection.

35 min
6 servings
Mama Josephine Carter
Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars
Medium

Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

All the flavor of pecan pie in easy-to-serve bar form, with a hint of Kentucky bourbon.

65 min
24 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Vidalia Onion Casserole
Easy

Vidalia Onion Casserole

Sweet Vidalia onions baked in a creamy cheese sauce with buttery cracker topping.

60 min
8 servings
James "Big Jim" Thompson
Bread and Butter Pickles
Easy

Bread and Butter Pickles

Sweet and tangy homemade pickles with cucumbers and onions - perfect for sandwiches or snacking.

40 min
48 servings
Betty Lou Henderson
Boiled Custard (Eggnog)
Medium

Boiled Custard (Eggnog)

Creamy Southern-style eggnog served chilled - a Christmas tradition in many families.

25 min
8 servings
Betty Lou Henderson

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