Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content.

This eye-catching fruit layer cake tower features crisp cake layers stacked with fluffy cream, colorful fresh fruits, and a rich caramel drizzle. Filled with grapes, kiwi, banana, mango, and ...

It takes only four ingredients to make Jacques Pépin's simple yet sublime one-step dessert that's ready to eat in just 45 minutes. Jacques Pépin is a legendary French chef and longtime contributor to ...

Learn how to make a quick and delicious fruit custard cake with this easy recipe featuring soft cake layers creamy custard and fresh fruits for a sweet refreshing and simple homemade dessert you can ...

There are times when dessert needs to be simple and less sweet. Fresh fruit is always a great starting point. This recipe is simple; peaches or apricots are poached in an aromatic syrup that includes ...

Jorie Nicole McDonald leads editorial video efforts for Southern Living. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she creates engaging visual content for the website and various social media platforms.

While I'm not sure how or when it started, there is no denying that I have an extremely mean sweet tooth. It shows up all the time in the way I cook savory food — but it goes bananas when I get to ...