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Southerners know that there is no better way to show your love then with a homemade meal. Made-from-scratch recipes are always great for sharing at the Church potluck, welcoming a new baby, or greeting new neighbors to the block. And since so many of our Southern traditions often involve baking and taking our favorite crowd-pleasing dishes, we knew we needed to keep track of Grandma's go-to recipes. From sweet breakfast ideas to warm and comforting dinners, we rounded up a dozen of Grandma's favorite recipes for baking and taking anytime of year.

12 Of Grandma's Favorite Bake-And-Take Recipes

Jennifer Lopez kinda had Instagram on her side as photos of her strolling around with an ice cream circulated last month. On July 14, Just Jared shared snaps of the 55-year-old enjoying her frozen treat in The Hamptons, with the gallery seeing her spending time with estranged husband Ben Affleck‘s teenage daughter Violet.

Jennifer Lopez In Skimpy Top Caught In ‘Unflattering’ Photos With Ice Cream

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Chicken and Stuffing Bake is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, savory stuffing, and a creamy sauce, all baked to golden perfection. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Golden Chicken & Stuffing Casserole: Easy, Creamy, & Delicious

You've had more than enough time to enjoy the pastel nail colors of spring and crisp white manicures of summer, and now it's time to transition over to their moodier and more interesting counterparts for early autumn. September marks the end of summer and beginning of fall, so bridge the beauty gap by picking the best September nail shades to get excited for the season.

The 13 Best September Nail Colors, Guaranteed To Get You Excited For Fall

We take our barbecue seriously. Southern standards are high for juicy, tender smoked meat and the sauces we deem worthy as accompaniment—so much so that we take road trips to the South’s best barbecue joints and fiercely advocate for our favorite condiments. (Whether you’re choosing Alabama White Sauce or a vinegary Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce, that’s your business!)

Hot Pockets Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Flavor Perfect For Summer

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Applebee's recently brought back their all you can eat appetizer, which includes their double-crunch shrimp, tender riblets and boneless buffalo wings for just $15.99. With that, you also get unlimited fries — just as long as you don't share them. It's a rule the restaurant tells patrons of ahead of time (it's noted on the menu), but a woman in Illinois disregarded that warning and shared her appetizers anyway.

Woman Arrested After Sharing Her Applebee’s All You Can Eat Appetizer

At a glance, satin nickel and brushed nickel may seem indistinguishable. Truthfully, they’re very similar: They both showcase a timeless, silver-like sheen perfect for kitchen and bathroom finishes, including faucets, light fixtures, and cabinet handles. In fact, interior designer Bambi A’Lynn Bratton points out that some home decor retailers even market them under combined names that can be confusing, blending the terms “satin” and “brushed.”

Satin Nickel Vs. Brushed Nickel: Which Finish Is Right For You?

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Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce. This easy and delicious crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate easy-to-make comfort food that tastes just like grandma's. But there is an easy hack you need to learn about.

Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings With A Modern Hack

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Go for gold at your Olympic watching party with these iconic French appetizers and snacks.

24 Fast French Appetizers to Close Out the Olympics

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Think twice before you wiggle into that new pair of jeans. I have a confession: Despite my practically compulsive need to use hand sanitizer after pumping gas, I often wear new clothes without washing them—especially if I have a fun outing planned the day the new duds land on my doorstep. Of course, I have my limits (linens, activewear, and the like all take a spin through the laundry before use), but generally, I’m not too precious about the preliminary wash cycle. If you, too, are in my camp and would like to continue to dwell here, you should probably stop reading now. We asked experts to weigh in, and they unanimously agreed: Washing before wearing is the move. Here’s the good, bad, and ugly of why you should be launder new clothes before you wear them.

Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them?

On any given Tuesday, a tap-tap-tap through recipe developer Caroline Chambers’ Instagram stories (@carochambers) reveals a lighthearted content ping-pong from a great pair of jeans to parenting joys to food—always good food. This August, the author and mom of three launches her second cookbook, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking, a compilation of fuss-free recipes inspired by her popular Substack of the same name.

The Surprising Ingredient That Will Make Any Casserole Sing

One of the best ways to elevate your home's curb appeal is by choosing the best siding and trim. We share expert advice on what to know when making these decisions for your own home.

The Best Siding And Trim Ideas

If you think you just spotted a tiny, fuzzy moth fluttering around your kitchen, think again: You actually may be dealing with drain flies. “These are little filth flies that live in the gelatinous slime that can build up in drain pipes,” says Faith Oi, PhD, entomologist and extension professor at the University of Florida. “You’ll often see them hanging out in areas such as near kitchen or bathroom drains.”

What Exactly Are Drain Flies? Here's How To Keep Them From Taking Over Your Kitchen

Often called Loaded Ranch Dip, this easy appetizer is perfect for bringing along to the pool, summer parties, or potlucks. In addition to cream cheese and ranch, each bite is loaded with fire-roasted corn, olives, bell pepper, and lime. If you like a little bit of spice, try adding chopped jalapeno peppers.

This Ranch Poolside Dip Will Be Your Go-To Summer Appetizer

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Lasagna is a beloved Italian dish that has found its way into kitchens around the world. Known for its layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese, lasagna is the epitome of comfort food.

Classic Homemade Lasagna: Comforting Layers of Meat, Cheese, and Pasta

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Joe Burrow is already a legend in Louisiana, but now he's cemented his legacy with a charitable gift that will make a huge impact in the lives of local students. The former LSU quarterback turned NFL star just announced that through his Joe Burrow Foundation, he will be donating nearly 30,000 meals to schools in three cities. Why nearly 30,000 meals? Because over his many years in the game, Burrow always wore the number nine on his football jersey, so he and Kodiak decided to donate 9,999 Kodiak meals to schools where kids are facing food insecurity.

LSU Legend Joe Burrow's Recent Good Deed Is A Total Touch Down For Baton Rouge School Kids

Did you know it’s easy to make homemade cheese spread? It’s creamy and cheesy with a hint of spiciness. Learn how to make it at home with Jehan Powell‘s recipe. I just discovered this homemade cheese spread recipe a few weeks ago and decided to make it last weekend. I prepared it for breakfast, and it did not disappoint! “Wow” was the first thing that came out of my mouth the first time I tried it.

Easy Homemade Cheese Spread Recipe

Nothing says summer quite like a fresh bounty of citrus fruits for recipes, but if you’re running out of time for recipe prep, you may wonder if you can freeze limes. The good news is yes, you can absolutely freeze limes to extend their shelf life, according to North Carolina-based chef Jerry Lanuzza.

Can You Freeze Limes?

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20 Of Grandpa's Favorite Appetizers

When company is coming, every Southern host knows to put just as much thought and attention into the starters as the main course. And this is...

20 Of Grandpa's Favorite Appetizers

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