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Southern Fried Okra

Crispy, golden Southern fried okra with a buttermilk soak and a seasoned cornmeal crust. Crunchy outside,…

American Classics

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs slowly braised in red wine with onion, carrots, garlic and fresh herbs…

English

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Silky roasted butternut squash soup with apple, onion and a touch of maple. A cozy fall…

Breakfast

Homemade Maple Pecan Granola

Crunchy, clustery homemade granola with toasted oats, pecans and pepitas, sweetened with pure maple syrup and…

American Classics

Old-Fashioned Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

A tender, moist buttermilk sheet cake warmly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, topped…

American Classics

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

Rich, velvety creamed spinach just like the classic steakhouse side: fresh spinach folded into a garlicky…

Beef

Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

Tender chunks of beef, pearl barley, mushrooms and vegetables simmered in a rich, savory broth. An…

American Classics

Classic Kentucky Hot Brown

Louisville's famous open-faced turkey sandwich: thick toast, sliced roast turkey and tomato smothered in a silky…

English

Maine-Style Lobster Rolls

Sweet chilled lobster in a light lemon dressing fills buttery, toasted split-top buns in this New…

American Classics

Old-Fashioned Chewy Molasses Cookies

Soft, chewy and crackly on top, these old-fashioned molasses cookies are warmly spiced with ginger, cinnamon…

Appetizers

Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (3 Flavors)

Don't toss the seeds from your jack-o'-lantern! A quick boil and a slow roast make them…

English

Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

Silky, slow-simmered collard greens with smoked turkey, a splash of vinegar and a little heat, plus…

Chicken

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Minnesota-style comfort in a bowl: nutty wild rice, tender shredded chicken and vegetables in a silky,…

American Classics

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a juicy beef, pork and rice filling, baked low and slow…

English

Classic Red Velvet Layer Cake

Velvety cocoa-kissed red layers and tangy cream cheese frosting create an American celebration cake with striking…

American Classics

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Classic marshmallow treats, tinted orange and shaped into little pumpkins with a gumdrop stem.

American Classics

Monster Mix Popcorn

Popcorn drizzled with orange and purple candy melts and tossed with candies and googly eyes. Ready…

American Classics

Witch Finger Cookies

Buttery shortbread fingers with an almond “nail” and a dab of jam. They always get a…

American Classics

Graveyard Brownies

Fudgy brownies under a layer of chocolate “dirt”, with cookie tombstones and gummy worms poking out.…

American Classics

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

A buttery cake base topped with a sweet, gooey cream cheese layer that bakes into a…

English

Maple-Dijon Cedar Plank Salmon

A polished American cookout centerpiece with smoky cedar aroma, a glossy maple-Dijon glaze and a tender,…

American Classics

Pittsburgh Haluski (Buttery Fried Cabbage and Egg Noodles with Bacon)

Sweet, golden fried cabbage and onions tossed with buttery egg noodles and crispy bacon, the beloved…

American Classics

Hearty Irish Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Carrots

Tender chunks of lamb shoulder slowly simmered with onions, potatoes, carrots and thyme in a rich…

American Classics

Classic Popovers with Maple Cinnamon Butter

Tall, golden popovers with crisp shells and soft, eggy, hollow centers, made from a simple 5-ingredient…

American Classics

Old-Fashioned Concord Grape Pie (Naples, New York Style)

A deep purple, sweet-tart pie made with fresh Concord grapes in a flaky all-butter double crust,…

American Classics

Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham

Thick, hearty split pea soup slowly simmered with a smoky ham hock, onion, carrots, celery and…

American Classics

Honey Thyme Roasted Parsnips (Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish)

Sweet, nutty parsnips roasted until golden and caramelized, then finished with a buttery honey and fresh…

American Classics

Homemade Nebraska Runzas (Beef and Cabbage Stuffed Sandwiches)

Soft, buttery homemade bread pockets stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onion and tender cabbage, just like…

Desserts

Homemade Candy Corn (Classic Halloween Candy from Scratch)

Soft, buttery homemade candy corn with a creamy vanilla flavor and the classic yellow, orange and…

American Classics

Old-Fashioned Virginia Peanut Soup (Creamy Colonial Peanut Soup)

A silky, savory cream of peanut soup from colonial Virginia, made with onion, celery, chicken broth,…

American Classics

Utica Greens (Upstate New York Escarole with Prosciutto and Cherry Peppers)

The beloved Italian-American side dish from Utica, New York: tender escarole sautéed with garlic, crispy prosciutto…

Dinner

New Orleans Trout Amandine (Pan-Fried Trout with Brown Butter Almonds)

Tender trout fillets dredged in seasoned flour, pan-fried until golden and topped with a nutty brown…

Beef

Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast with Horseradish Cream

A bone-in standing rib roast dry-brined overnight, rubbed with garlic herb butter, slow-roasted and finished with…

Breakfast

Brown Sugar Candied Bacon (Oven-Baked Millionaire’s Bacon)

Thick-cut bacon baked on a rack, brushed with maple syrup and coated in brown sugar and…

Desserts

Halloween Ghost Meringue Cookies

Crisp, melt-in-your-mouth vanilla meringue cookies piped into cute little ghosts with chocolate chip eyes. A light,…

English

Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider

Fresh apple cider slowly warmed with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, ginger and orange until…

English

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash roasted until tender, scraped into golden noodle-like strands and tossed with garlic butter, Parmesan…

Dinner

Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Sea scallops seared in a hot skillet until they have a deep golden crust, then bathed…

English

Arugula Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts

Fresh arugula with shaved Parmesan, toasted walnuts and a honey-lemon dressing: a 12-minute salad that balances…

English

Crispy Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Small potatoes roasted with olive oil, garlic and fresh rosemary until golden with crispy edges. An…

American Classics

Homemade Pennsylvania Dutch Scrapple

Tender simmered pork shoulder chopped fine and cooked with its own broth, cornmeal, buckwheat flour and…

American Classics

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies rolled in sugar and powdered sugar before baking, so they crack into…

Appetizers

Cranberry Brie Bites with Pecans and Rosemary

Flaky puff pastry cups baked in a mini muffin pan with melty brie, a spoonful of…

American Classics

Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Tender baby spinach tossed with a warm, tangy-sweet bacon dressing so the leaves just begin to…

American Classics

Classic Chicken Marbella with Prunes, Olives and Capers

Bone-in chicken thighs marinated overnight with garlic, oregano, prunes, green olives and capers, then baked with…