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Southern Living Gouda Grits in a bowl ready to serve topped with butter
Gouda Grits
Southern Living Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs on a platter ready to serve
Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Southern Living Coffee Punch ready to serve in a punch bowl with a few glasses beside
This Punch Is Proof You Can Never Go Wrong With The Classics
Southern Living Cosmos for a Crowd in glasses to serve
Ina Garten Inspired These Party-Perfect Cosmos For A Crowd
Southern Living Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding after baking ready to serve
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Southern Living Company Chicken in the skillet ready to serve
Company Chicken
Southern Living Stuffed Jalapenos on a tray to serve
Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños
Southern Living Honey Mustard-Barbecue Chicken Wings
Honey Mustard-Barbecue Chicken Wings
Southern Living Potato Skins on a platter to serve
Potato Skins Are One Game Day Food All Fans Agree On
Southern Living Oven Baked Chicken Wings on a platter to serve with vegetables and ranch
Our Baked Chicken Wings Have A Secret For The Crispiest Bite Ever
Southern Living Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots in roasting pan
10 Of Our Editors' Favorite Dinner Party Recipes
melting potatoes on a plate and baking sheet
Melting Potatoes Will Win Over Anyone
Southern Living Bologna Salad in a bowl ready to serve with saltine crackers
The Beloved Bologna Salad
Dinner Parties
Dinner Parties Are Back And More Popular Than Ever In 2025—And Southerners Are Ready
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The Best Dinner Party Themes For Every Month Of 2025
Southern Living Fennel and Orange Salad on a platter to serve
Fennel And Orange Salad
Southern Living Lasagna Roll Ups on a plate to serve with a fork
Lasagna Roll Ups
Southern Living Classic Cheese Ball on a platter to serve with crackers and vegetables
Classic Cheese Ball Because Every Party Needs One
Southern Living Easy Latkes on a tray to serve with toppings
Easy, Extra Crispy Potato Latkes
Southern Living Vegetable Lasagna in the dish ready to serve
Vegetable Lasagna
Southern Living Cheese-Bacon Crispies
Cheese-Bacon Crispies
Southern Living Boiled Custard in a glass to serve
It Wouldn't Be Christmas In The South Without Boiled Custard
two champagne coupes with classic champagne cocktail
A Classic Champagne Cocktail Will Light Up Any Party
Southern Living Chocolate Velvets on a platter ready to serve
Chocolate Velvets
Little girl playing with dollhouse in living room
7 Things You Should Always Do When Hosting Overnight Guests With Kids
Southern Living Wedge Salad on a plate ready to serve
We Save The Classic Wedge Salad For Special Occasions
Christmas Eve Punch in a punch bowl
Christmas Eve Punch Is The Only Way To Start The Holiday Party
Southern Living Chunky Onion Dip in a bowl ready to serve with vegetables
Chunky Onion Dip
Southern Living Million Dollar Cocktail in glasses to serve
Shake Up Holiday Happy Hour With A Million Dollar Cocktail
Southern Living Christmas Relish Tree prepared and ready to serve
Christmas Relish Tree
Southern Living Cheese Thumbprints on a plate ready to serve
Southern Cheese Thumbprints Are Next-Level Cheese Straws
Cheerful black woman in kitchen welcoming guests
7 Unspoken Rules Of Helping Your Host In The Kitchen
Southern Living Cocktail Meatballs on a platter to serve
Cocktail Meatballs
Classic Green Christmas Tablesetting
5 Holiday Dinnerware Trends You'll See In Southern Homes This Christmas
Christmas Dinnerware Southern Living Collection Dillard's
10 Christmas Serving Pieces Every Southern Host Should Own
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
The One Thing You Should Never Bring To A Holiday Potluck
Cranberry Brie Bites
Cranberry Brie Bites
party cheese ball
Party Cheese Ball
Southern Living Baked Brie with Jam in the dish ready to serve
Baked Brie With Jam
Southern Living Chrstmas Salad in the bowl to serve
Christmas Salad
Southern Living Cottage Cheese Lasagna sliced and ready to serve
Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Southern Living Classic Caramel Corn ready to serve
Classic Caramel Corn
Shrimp Cocktail Dip in a bowl with bread slices
Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Vintage woman holding wine
How To Handle Guests Who Overstay Their Welcome
Southern Living Crab Imperial baked in shells to serve
Crab Imperial
Cozy living room decorated for Christmas
9 Things To Toss Before Hosting Christmas At Your Home
Southern Living Chocolate Birthday Cake on a cake plate to serve
How I Make My Thanksgiving Birthday Feel Extra Special
Southern LIving Carter Family Pimento Cheese in the bowl ready to use
Rosalynn Carter's Pimiento Cheese Is A Treasured Recipe For A Reason
Southern Living Thanksgiving Potatoes after baking ready to serve
Thanksgiving Potatoes So Good They'll Outshine Mama's Hashbrown Casserole
oyster dressing in casserole dish with hot sauce and lemons
Oyster Dressing: The Thanksgiving Side Southerners Love To Hate
Southern Living White Poinsettia Sheet Cake with Cranberry-Orange Filling
White Poinsettia Sheet Cake
Southern Living White Poinsettia Cupcakes with Cranberry-Orange Filling
White Poinsettia Cupcakes
Southern Living White Poinsettia Layer Cake with Cranberry-Orange Filling
Our White Poinsettia Cake Is A Holiday Showstopper—And Tastes Like It Too
Barware
Stock Your Home Bar With These Holiday Hosting Essentials
Southern Living Mini Pumpkin Pies ona platter to serve
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Woman Holding Gift
Do Southern Hosts Still Expect Guests To Bring A Gift?
cheesy scalloped potatoes in baking dish - Southern Living
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Southern Living Tennessee Onion Dip in the pan ready to serve with chips
This Tennessee Onion Dip Is So Good It Might Leave You In Tears
Southern Living Cornish Hens half of a hen on a plate to serve with vegetables
Cornish Hens
sullivan's island shrimp paste
Sullivan's Island Shrimp Paste
Southern Living Lemon Icebox Pie
Lemon Icebox Pie
Southern Living Sausage Breakfast Casserole sliced and ready to serve
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Southern Living Rum Punch in a pitcher to serve
Rum Punch