Blueberry jam is the perfect thing to make in the middle of summer when the blueberries are at their peak of ripeness. With just a few cups of berries and a little sugar, you'll capture the perfect summertime flavor to enjoy all year round.
Homemade sorbet is a snap—just a few ingredients and a little turn in the ice cream churn and you have a bright, flavorful dessert that's crisp, refreshing, perfect for summer, and just plain delicious.
Chocolate ice cream is perfect for warm summer days, but there's nothing wrong with having it any time of year. This recipe makes a super chocolaty version: rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. But it's so easy to make, too. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have creamy frozen perfection!
Chicken fried steak is one of the most delicious—and most iconic—dishes of the American South. It'll be a favorite at your house, loaded with flavor, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and slathered with rich, delicious creamy gravy.
Make the most of your leftover ham with this delectable recipe! Your family and friends will adore the creamy rich flavor of this comfort-food casserole.
Perfect for using up leftover ham, this rich and creamy macaroni and cheese is so good, your family will never guess it uses leftovers! A perfect macaroni recipe for a new comfort food classic.
An old-fashioned Southern classic, this lusciously sweet and savory casserole is officially a side dish, but it does a great masquerade as a dessert. It's lovely for holidays, when a little celebration is called for, and it will certainly put your guests in a festive mood!
Perfect for Easter or any other holiday, this gorgeous glazed ham is to die for. Roasted gently in the oven and topped with a glaze of cherries and champagne, every bite is a celebration. Check out how easy it is!
Chicken piccata is a restaurant staple, but it's a dish that's actually much more delicious when made at home. It takes only a few minutes to create beautifully browned chicken and a luscious, flavorful, silky sauce your whole family will love.
Meatloaf is a family favorite, and this version elevates this classic comfort food to new levels. Not just one, but two varieties of cheese come together to make this easy, delectable meatloaf something new and delightful. Try this recipe, and your own family will have a new favorite meal!
Fresh, real homemade lemonade is actually really simple—if you know the tricks. This recipe results in the best stuff you ever had—sweet, tart and perfectly balanced, this lemonade recipe is just perfect.
Homemade vinaigrette takes only a few moments, but the flavors are incredible. Bright and fresh, this homemade Greek dressing is a family favorite. Give it a try and see just how easy it is to make homemade Greek vinaigrette for yourself!
Super delicious and loaded with flavor, this beautiful black bean salsa is a favorite with everyone. Fresh beans, tomatoes, and peppers come together in a little lime juice for a terrific salsa everyone will love.
Loaded with protein, B vitamins, and iron, quinoa is a seed native to South America with a delicious nutty flavor. It's simple to cook if you use a couple of easy tricks, and the results are just plain terrific. In less than 20 minutes, you have this nutritional powerhouse on your table!
Not much is better in the morning than gorgeous, golden brown, creamy hash brown potatoes. In under half an hour and with only a few ingredients, you can have this beautiful comfort food for yourself!
Fresh and fabulous homemade minestrone is easier than you might think—and it's so incredibly good when made from scratch at home. This recipe is simple, but the flavor is fantastic. Check out how easy it is to make this classic comfort food yourself!
That fabulous cilantro-lime rice served at Chipotle restaurants is super simple to make at home, so you can capture that fresh, bright flavor anytime you want. Just a few ingredients and a few minutes, and you'll have a new family favorite!
This simple method for roasting asparagus produces gorgeously crisp-tender asparagus, highlighted with a pop of bright lemon flavor. This go-to recipe will quickly become a favorite!
Guacamole is the best thing that can happen to an avocado, and making it fresh at home takes only a handful of ingredients and just a few minutes. Check out how easy it is to make this luscious stuff at home, fresh and fabulous!
Perfect for frigid winter nights, this split pea and ham soup is hearty and satisfying. Loaded with veggies and diced ham and simmered with broth, the tender split peas are just plain delicious!
A hearty bowl of cheeseburger soup is perfect for cold winter nights. Filling, satisfying, and delicious, this recipe is simple and inexpensive. An all-around winner!
Rice pilaf is a family favorite and super easy to make. Toasted orzo pasta, rich chicken broth, and rice simmer together to nutty, fluffy perfection. Check out how easy this fabulous dish is!
A traditional Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are a rich, delicious comfort food. They take only a few ingredients and simmer in about an hour. Check out how easy and delicious this recipe is!
Toasted chickpeas are the greatest snack. Buttery, crispy, and nutty they are rich in protein and loaded with nutrients. Munch them straight, warm out of the pan, or toss them atop a salad for crunch.
The ultimate comfort food, simple Southern-style collard greens are just plain delicious. Rich, luscious, and loaded with nutrients, they're also super easy to prepare. Check out how simple it is!
Want all the goodness of rich, delicious turnip greens without the ham/ham hocks? Try this vegan- and vegetarian-friendly version of the traditional dish that has all the flavor but with less expense and effort!
Nothing is better on a cold, blustery night than a rich, comforting bowl of homemade beef stew. This simple recipe simmers on the back of the stove for the perfect combination of taste and texture. Step-by-step photos and video guides are included.
Roasted garlic herb butter is a work of art, but no one needs to know how ridiculously easy it is to make. Great for bread and vegetables or for roasting or finishing meats, you'll look like a rockstar!
Homemade eggnog is simple to make, and the results are rich, creamy, and just plain decadent. Treat your family or friends to a favorite holiday treat—and it takes only a few minutes!
The perfect treat for a cold, windy, rainy, or snowy day, this ultimate hot chocolate recipe is just like a warm hug in a cup, and it's really easy to make. Check out how deliciously easy it is!
Make some magic this Christmas with edible gingerbread ornaments. Whether you have the kids and family help or surprise them on Christmas morning, this is a fun and delicious project for everyone.
Wassail is a traditional holiday punch from the British Isles that is made with apple cider, oranges, lemon, and winter spices. Laden with cloves, cinnamon, and allspice, it's a festive, warming, and easy-to-make holiday beverage!
Unbelievably addictive soda-cracker candy upgraded to rockstar status. Millionaire cracker candy is toffee, chocolate, and almonds—and 100% stupidly good. Check out how easy this amazing stuff is!
Whether just for a brunch or serving a holiday crowd, this easy ham and hash brown casserole is a winner. With simple ingredients, it goes together quickly with pantry staples for delicious results!
A twist on the classic Southern cheese grits, this recipe for bacon cheese grits is a winner. As the ultimate comfort food, these are cheesy and loaded with bacon for a dish everyone will love!
This black bean soup recipe is quick, easy, and nutrition-packed. It's loaded with vegetables, incredibly flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Check out how to make this tasty dish.
Making a perfectly smoked turkey is easier than you think. A few very simple tricks and hints and you'll have tender, moist, delicious smoked turkey with very little effort.
The perfect, creamy broccoli cheddar soup at Panera is one of our favorites—but we don't have one close! Make this simple Panera copycat recipe at home. You'll love the incredible results!
Simple enough for every day, but luxurious enough for special occasions, this simple Southern fried corn recipe is just amazing. Crispy bacon, cream, and scallions elevate simple corn to rock-star status!
Make homemade turkey broth with your holiday leftovers. It's super simple to do, and you can stretch that leftover turkey for everything it has to give. Check out how easy it is!
A recipe handed down for six generations in my family, this sweet Southern fruit salad is more dessert than salad. It's delicious and a holiday treat at our house each year—a real family favorite!
A simple herb butter is the trick to getting perfectly roasted turkey. Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat result from fresh herbs and butter, and it couldn't be simpler. Check out how easy it is!
Immensely flavorful, perfectly crunchy, and utterly delicious, these crispy onion rings are baked in a super-hot oven for amazing results. All the deep-fried flavor without the fat—perfection! Here's how to make them yourself.
Making enchilada sauce at home takes less time than a trip to the store, and the results are so incredible—rich, tangy, smoky deliciousness—that you'll reach for this recipe first, every time!
The gorgeous sweetness of Brussels sprouts is best brought out by roasting them. This recipe with red onion delivers an incredible flavor. Check out how easy it is to make this fabulous dish!
This perfectly moist, intensely banana-flavored bread is simple to make, but the results are incredible.
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a fall favorite—and on top of being delicious, they're also easy to make. A few ingredients and your favorite squash seeds are all you need for this autumn treat.
Chocolate ganache is a rockstar way to finish off a variety of desserts, and it's super easy to make. Just two ingredients will make you look like a genius.
Rich, sweet, silky, and so perfectly good, buttercream frosting is super easy to make from scratch. Just a few ingredients and about five minutes is all you need to have this heavenly stuff!
Black velvet cake is incredible—luscious dark chocolate and an unbelievably moist texture. Dark cocoa is the secret to both the flavor and finish of this dramatic cake, and you'll love the results.
Looking for a perfect Halloween treat? Look no further. These adorable little ghosts are easy to make and taste just as fabulous as they look. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Homemade strawberry sauce is a snap to make—it uses only five ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to make. This simple recipe produces a gorgeous, luscious sauce that is perfect with your favorite dessert!
Rich, subtle flavor is the winning point of this old-fashioned vanilla frosting. Slightly less sweet than buttercream, it's the perfect finish for a variety of cakes and cupcakes. See how easy it is!
Angel food cake, named for its lighter-than-air texture, is easy to make at home and is perfect for those looking for a fat-free dessert option. Check out this fabulous recipe for yourself!
Crispy sugar cookies are used with bright, lemony, buttercream frosting to make an incredible little sandwich cookie. This simple recipe produces incredible flavor, so try it yourself and see!
Rich, hearty, filling and super nutritious, this easy three bean and beef chili is simple to throw together. The pot of chili simmers for half an hour for incredibly flavorful results!
Candied lemon peel is super easy to make at home and takes only a few ingredients. Lemons, sugar, and water are all it takes to make this treat at home, and it's so much better than store-bought!
This Southern lemon layer cake is spectacular—both in flavor and appearance. The recipe is simple though. Just walk through the steps, and you'll have a showstopper for yourself!
Sweet, tangy homemade lemon buttercream frosting is quick and easy to make, and so much better than bakery or store-bought frosting. Check out this simple, two-step recipe for perfect results!
Rich, sweet, tart and silky lemon curd is an amazing dessert component. This easy recipe is perfect as a filling for cookies, tarts, cookies, or just all by itself. See how luscious it is!
Looking for the perfect homemade chocolate cake recipe? This one is perfectly finished with delectable cream cheese frosting. Rich, moist and decadent, this homemade cake is simple and rewarding!
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this French toast recipe has just a few ingredients, takes no time to make, and has nearly perfect results. Try it and see how easy it is to make!
Here is a traditional slow-cooked pot roast recipe that is out of this world. Tender, succulent results from just a few ingredients and a slow cooker. See for yourself how easy making this comfort food is!
Caramelized onions are a wonder—savory and sweet, they enhance a range of dishes. From French onion soup to the best turkey sandwich you've ever had, caramelizing onions is a trick you'll adore!
Perhaps the ultimate comfort food, macaroni and cheese is easy to make from scratch. This is the recipe for making the iconic Southern baked macaroni and cheese. Try it and see how easy it is!
Making a perfectly cooked, sunny-side-up egg is simple once you know a few little tricks. With these seven easy steps, you'll have another awesome kitchen trick under your belt—and a delicious breakfast!
Learning how to make a quick pan sauce will give you superpowers in the kitchen. Three to four ingredients and five minutes will elevate a plain chicken breast or pork chop to a whole new level.
Pan-seared chicken breast is quick, easy, and delicious. With just a few steps and a couple of ingredients, you are ready for dinner in no time! Golden outside, tender and juicy inside—dinner is ready!
Simple and delicious chicken taco salad is a delight to eat and a breeze to make. Loaded with lean protein and fresh vegetables, this terrific salad is perfect, delightful, filling and fresh.
This rustic soup embodies everything that makes country French cooking sublime: beautiful technique and exquisite flavors from simple ingredients. One bite of this soup, and you'll have a new favorite dinner!
Chocolate fudge frosting may be the best part of making a chocolate fudge cake. This easy fudge frosting recipe is the best of the best. It's rich, intensely-flavored, quick and simple. There’s no reason not to make this recipe your best excuse to get in the kitchen!
This recipe will satisfy even the most die-hard chocolate lover. Show your favorite chocoholic you can bring the goods. The rich, moist, intense chocolate flavor makes this a true winner!
Hoppin John is a dish beloved in the South, and long thought to be lucky, especially if eaten New Year's Day. Learn a little Hoppin John history, and a delicious Hoppin John recipe!
Creamed Turkey Creaming - or dicing a leftover meat to serve in a white sauce - is a longtime favorite for the cook and the diner. It is silky smooth, rich delicious, and tops lots of favorite foods lists. This version is perfect for creamed...
Perfect for leftover turkey, this turkey and wild rice casserole is ultimate comfort food. Loaded with flavor, it's rich and delicious. Even better, it's really quick and easy. Check out how simple it is!
One of my favorite things about the holidays are the leftovers since they give me excuse to make dishes like this luscious turkey and rice soup. With homemade broth and plenty of turkey, it just rocks!
These are just the perfect peanut butter cookies - butter, crispy on the outside, loaded with peanut butter flavor, and addictively good. And at .20 per serving they are economical - plus - easy! Winner!
This dish is the best way to use up any leftover turkey you might have. And it's a total breeze to make!
This is the perfect little sugar cookie recipe. Butter, rich and perfectly sweet, this recipe contains just a handful of ingredients and is lightning fast. The perfect sugar cookies recipe - I promise!
An absolute classic, Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish for any Holiday table. Whether Thanksgiving or Christmas, this luscious casserole is a family favorite. See how easy!
Perfect homemade cookies in a flash? Yep! Soft in the center, with crispy edges and buttery goodness, this chocolate chip cookie recipe is perfect, simple and just plain awesome. Check out how easy!
Whether it's a classic from your childhood or a favorite of today, yellow cake with chocolate frosting (made from scratch) is sure to be delicious. Simple ingredients, easy technique, and incredible results.
I suppose when all is said and done this is not truly a white cake - white cakes should be snowy white, and this is commonly achieved simply by ommitting the egg yolks, and volume is typically acheived through folding beaten egg-whites into your...
Deliciously easy recipe for rich, decadent Devil's Food Cake. Super simple, but so good! This is the best of simple, homemade baking. Perfectly easy, but the most succulent results - rich, moist, fully flavored cake your whole family will adore.
Braising is a simple trick that leads to culinary gold. Whether you braise pork, chicken, beef or vegetables, you'll have succulent, tender results, with gorgeous juices for sauces, soups or stews.
Eggs are probably at the top of the list of my favorite foods. Not just that I love them - but that they are so indispensable in the kitchen - especially if you bake. It's hard to imagine many cakes or cookies that don't use eggs in some form. They...
Separating eggs is a bit like riding a bike - it takes a bit of practice but then you'll never forget. Check out this quick tutorial to see just how easy it is, then give it a go for yourself!
Terrific update on the beloved classic, using all fresh ingredients. Take a favorite dish and elevate it, quickly and easily! This homemade green bean casserole recipe is just plain incredible.
Beef Stew - whether in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker - is ultimate comfort food. Rich, hearty and succulent, tender beef and root vegetables combined with fresh herbs make culinary magic!
This traditional Irish lamb stew is simple yet succulent and comforting—it's a perfect meal. Pair it up with a simple salad and some crusty bread, and you'll have a new favorite recipe!
This particular beautiful pink bombshell really should be made no earlier than June. Don't make this without real, homegrown strawberries!
Craving the perfect dessert? You'll love this simple peanut butter buckeyes candy. Here's how to make it yourself.
Shaken or stirred, the martini is the quintessential cocktail. Learn how to make three classic styles: perfect, Gibson, and dirty martinis.
Moist, sweet and satisfying, pumpkin bread is an amazing way to get some soul satisfaction. Try this delicious, simple and easy version!
Rich, delicious, out of this world pumpkin pie, with step by step instructions.
Silky, rich and loaded with flavor, these mashed potatoes are delicious any time of year, but fabulous enough for the Thanksgiving or Christmas table. Easy instructions make them a breeze to prepare.
The word Thanksgiving is often followed by the word feast, and that can put a chill on the heart of those trying to make arrangements for the holiday while laboring under budget restrictions. For whatever reason, this year seems to have hit more of...
I have to admit this is NOT the very best sweet potato pie I've ever made. I can't find the recipe for best one. It was published by The Smithsonian in the 90's, as part of a project collecting regional recipes, and had been gathered from a woman...
Luscious crispy potatoes, fluffy interiors and the gorgeous flavors of rosemary and garlic make a perfect dish that families adore. Simple, easy and inexpensive, rosemary roasted potatoes are perf
Facing a freshly roasted turkey and no idea where to begin? No worries - this quick guide will show you how to carve a turkey in just a few simple moves. You'll look like a pro - check it out!
As a die-hard foodie, my ulitmate holiday is of course Thanksgiving. I wait for this day for 364 days, and the moment it's over I begin running ideas through the back of my head for the next one. I know. It's not quite healthy. On the other hand,...
Roasting garlic takes only a few steps, but the results are stunning. Garlic becomes sweet, subtle, and nutty. Using it really elevates your dishes to restaurant quality. Check out how easy it is!
I have a love affair with over-the-top layer cakes. In my opinion, the more layers the better, and if the cake ends up being way to tall to fit my covered cake plate, I feel like I've pulled off a real accomplishment. I've been making a version...
There are many reasons to learn how to debone a chicken, but for me it comes down to two that really matter: It allows you to have more flexibility with your cooking, and it saves you a lot of money.
Butterscotch Pie is a Southern heirloom recipe. Rich, caramel goodness with homemade pastry, and it's out of this world. Both an heirloom and a lightened version are included, for perfect results.
Want a quick, healthy, flavorful, and juicy fried chicken without all the work of the traditional Southern method? Then you've come to the right place. This quick and easy oven-fried chicken is incredible!
Want fast, simple, inexpensive, and healthy? Then give this pan-seared chicken in a balsamic reduction sauce a go. It's fancy enough for company and simple enough for everyday fare. You'll love it!
I didn't end up getting to plant my own garden this year, but I was gifted to full-on, all out access to someone else's - and it was a big one at that. Just as I remember from my childhood in my grandparent's and mother's gardens, zucchini was...
Red Velvet cakes have appeared on Southern tables for over 100 years, and for good reason. A hint of cocoa, a perfect velvety texture and perfect cream cheese frosting make this classic cake a favorite.
In my opinion, all barbecue is fabulous. My favorite barbecue sauce tends to be the one right in front of me. If I can reach it, it's my favorite. I love them all. Although I was raised in Tennessee, I was actually born down in Alabama, and have...
Learn everything you need to know about selecting and preparing various cuts of beef so that you can bring out the best flavor in it.
People seem to have a love/hate thing for French food, which I can understand. It's somewhat intimidating, involves approximately 476 steps for something as simple as a scrambled egg, and no one understands what the names of the dishes are.
Making a real Cajun-style roux is no mystery—it simply takes a little patience! With a couple of tools and three ingredients, you can have true, rich Cajun flavor for gumbo or étouffée for yourself!
With Southern Comfort, Coca-Cola, brown sugar, Dijon, and a gingersnap crust, this glazed ham is just to die for!
Homemade Salisbury Steaks are simple to prepare, and this recipe features a rich, silky mushroom gravy that is over the top. Packed with flavor and easy to make, this recipe is a winner!
What's it take to make an earth-shatteringly delicious meatloaf? I'd love to show you exactly how.
This pineapple upside-down cake is based on my granny's heirloom recipe. It's made from scratch and has a whole lot of attitude. You won't be disappointed.
Homeade chicken noodle soup is super easy, fast and delicious. When you need the perfect comfort food, try this simple recipe. This homemade soup is perfect for a quick, delicious meal anytime!
When I was five my grandmother taught me how to make apple pie. My grandparents had an apple orchard in their back yard, and I remember her being able to do more with apples than Johnny Appleseed. I also remember not wanting to take the time to...
If you're anything like I am, then you look for an excuse to put mushrooms into anything possible. This is one of my favorite go-to mushroom dishes.
The glorious homemade pastrami found in the Jewish delis of New York City can be yours with a few ingredients, a bit of time and just a little effort. See how easy it is to have this classic beauty!
An absolutely classic Irish dish is beef braised slowly in Guinness—a luscious Irish stout. This is a beef stew that is simple to prepare, but rich and hearty. Irish comfort food at its best!
Making a perfect sirloin roast is easier than you think. Pick the right roast, season it correctly, roast it off, and you'll look like a culinary rock star in no time. Check out this awesome recipe!
You can bake any loaf in any situation or circumstance! Just follow these easy steps.
A comfort food classic, Southern chicken and dumplings are simply a matter of a little time and planning. Rich, intensely flavored, and full of homemade dumplings, this recipe is just about perfect.
Super healthy, incredibly delicious, and loaded with flavor that pops, this lemon chicken en papillote recipe is fast and easy to throw together. In just over half an hour, dinner is done!
Making corned beef at home is really a rather simple process: just brine it and then throw it in a crockpot. So easy and so delicious!
This is how Southerners make perfect, moist, crunchy, tasty fried chicken.
Despite the fact that pie crust seems to be identified as belonging in the realm of grannies and old ladies of all ilk, they're remarkably simple. Old ladies are viewed as the keepers of all things culinary primarily because of their ability to whip...
Kung Pao or Princess Chicken is the first Chinese food I remember eating. Daddy would take my sister and I to a place near the mall in Birmingham, Alabama when we were little. I adored it - crunchy and spicy, with that luscious sauce - it became my...
Red wine vinegar, shallots, and garlic reduce quickly for a fabulous steak sauce. This sauce will change the way you enjoy steak. It's so savory and flavorful, plus it's easy to make!
Bacon jam is almost impossible to describe until you taste it. Sweet, spicy, smoky, salty—it's an amazing combination of delectable goodness. Check out how easy it is to make it for yourself!
If you've never had real Irish soda bread, you're in for a treat. Just a few tricks and this simple, delectable golden treat will become a new favorite. Check out how easy it is to make this gorgeous bread for yourself!
Cast iron is wonderful stuff, but it does take some extra care and know-how to keep it at its best. Here's all you need to know about maintaining its non-stick luster.
Pot roast is just an great dish. Comforting, satisfying on some visceral level, luscious and filling - IF its done correctly. Tender, succulent and juicy, served with perfectly braised vegetables and as much gravy as you can handle, it's flavorful...
Learn more about these traditional Irish foods to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Try something new (or old!) this year.
Grilled ribeye is one of my absolute favorite meals. Read on to learn how to cut, cook, and grill ribeye steak from a whole roast.
Boxty, or Irish potato pancakes, are simple to make and delicious to eat. Crusty golden brown outside and fluffy and tender inside, these are economical and just plain delicious.
Southern-style sausage gravy is a pretty simple affair with only a handful of ingredients. Rich, decadent, and packed with flavor, this recipe will have your family begging for more!
Want to know the role that acids play in cooking? Cooking acids are the most beutiful flavors - bright and fresh, and using them can bring an entirely new dimension to your dishes. Vinegar, citric acids, wine - all have starring roles, and can elevate your foods to star quality.
Au jus -- the real, homemade au jus -- is actually a simple matter, and so easy to do at home. Check out how easy it is to get this liquid culinary gold yourself, and for little money and less effort!
Want the perfect chicken burger? Rich flavor, a juicy interior, and a tender patty are easy to perfect with just a few quick tricks. Check out how easy it is to make a fabulous burger with chicken!