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You can make this classic summertime dessert with whatever seasonal berries are calling your name.

This fairly classic gumbo recipe is made with okra and, optionally, filé powder. Chicken, andouille sausage, and a dark roux add savory depth.

A deep, dark, molten chocolate cake recipe with a liquid chocolate center thanks to a spoonful of ganache, which melts as the cake bakes.

A bowl of velvety grits and saucy shrimp with Carla Hall’s herbaceous potlikker at the base of it all.

In this untraditional, smoky-sweet, plant-based potlikker, Carla Hall uses smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and sun-dried tomato paste to bring umami.

Carla Hall’s deeply savory take on potlikker is made by slowly simmering country ham with garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.

By adding a splash of Pernod to her fennel-based potlikker, Carla Hall doubles down on licorice-y flavor, creating an aromatic, anise-based broth suited to seafood and vegetables.

All we are saying, is give turnips a chance.

Carla Hall’s juicy smothered pork chops serve up layer upon layer of Southern comfort.

Our better-than-ever broccoli cheddar is lighter, brighter, and less gloppy than the kind you’d find in your corporate cafeteria—with a creaminess that comes from blended potatoes and broccoli stalks rather than heavy cream.

This chicken noodle soup recipe is about as comforting as they come. 

A hearty blend of chicken, rice, fresh herbs, and a grandmother’s love.

Childhood nostalgia gets a modern twist in this zippy, citrusy take on the classic grocery-store-style sugar cookie.

The combination of juicy mixed citrus with sliced avocado and sautéed shrimp is striking and, yes, delicious—but we all know that the bed of crispy rice is why you’re here.

When you can’t decide between cake and cookie, bake classic New England hermits, which are dense, chewy, and spiced with Christmas flavors.

Almond paste makes these supremely fudgy cookies extra chewy, while coffee adds a savory note that complements the chocolate and nut flavors.

No more fighting for those corner slices of lasagna—each serving of this skillet lasagna delivers that coveted mix of crispy and cheesy.

Like the best possible Morning Glory muffins but with grated butternut squash instead of carrot.

Even though we could devour every last one of these hearty stuffed mussels on our own, we recommend making this feast a group activity. 

Tossed in a sticky, spicy honey glaze, these freezer-aisle fries are our most beloved texture: crispy-gone-soggy. 

This extra-savory take on the Southern classic might be our favorite excuse to buy corn out of season.

They say there are two things in life you can rely on—death and enchiladas.

This tender, gently spiced cake enrobed in dark chocolate ganache requires that you make your own sweet potato purée. And yes, it’s absolutely worth it.

For anyone who has ever thought they hate Hawaiian pizza: This pie is for you.