8 southern living recipes

Perfect southern style collards made quick and easy. Simply kicked up with garlic and some pepper flakes.

Bitter winter greens made incredibly tasty. The collards are quickly braised to tame any bitterness then mixed with crispy prosciutto, garlic and cayenne pepper for a bit of kick and lemon for a bit of brightness. Healthy winter greens for a solid deep south down-home flair.

This version of the classic southern party snack is less greasy and feature a healthy dose of cheddar cheese and buttermilk for extra flavor.

Winter greens can be bitter but not when cooked this way. Perfectly complimentary flavors and belly filling warmness. If you've never tried collard greens before this recipe is more than worth the effort.

This delicious sweet potato casserole impresses everyone. It's creamy but not too rich, it's sweet but not too heavy. The candied pecan topping adds the extra crunchiness and nuttiness, a great side dish to share on your Thanksgiving table.

Has a really nice flavor but I would suggest altering it a bit to suit your taste. Go lighter on the chili sauce or substitute tomato sauce if you don't prefer a spicy food. Definitely salt to taste as the recipe doesn't call for any salt.

A scrumptious sweet potato casserole that gets a unique and delicious taste from the chopped pecans it uses.

Great recipe, perfect sweetness.