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Pour this classic powdered sugar icing over a batch of doughnuts, drizzle it on a cake or cinnamon rolls, or use it as the base icing for a cookie decorating party.

A quick and easy version of the darling dark green leaf of long braises: collard greens.

Roasted pecans also achieve a crunchy texture that raw pecans can only dream of.

A simple pancake recipe that doesn’t require any measuring tools—any juice cup or mug will do.

This minimalist roasted carrots recipe results in a showstopping side dish—don’t be surprised when everyone asks for more.

This brown sugar bacon recipe is not a throwback, it’s a classic.

Cheesy baked potatoes au gratin is the perfect cold weather comfort food and makes a great side dish for any family dinner or holiday meal.

This easy bread pudding recipe gets an even easier sauce.

A bit of melted coconut oil quickly turns blender-pulverized fortune cookies into a pourable topping that transforms into a crisp “magic shell” once poured over ice cream.

Cheese loves cauliflower, and cauliflower loves cheese right back. It’s a beautiful, symbiotic relationship, and we all win.

This from-scratch tuna noodle casserole is creamy, flavorful, and really easy to throw together; it makes a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner and even freezes well.

Chicken thighs are always delicious, but the briny olives and browned shallots turn these green beans into the star of the show.

This simple preparation of sweet potatoes can become the base for many lunches and weeknight meals.

Roasted parsnips and carrots taste wonderful together, especially drizzled with a simple glaze.

The best method for truly juicy pork tenderloin is to first pan-sear it and then finish it in the oven.

If you’ve been on the hunt for a truly simple, creamy, make-ahead dessert, this peanut butter pie recipe may be just what you need.

This succotash recipe has some bacon for heft and jalapeños for kick, plus fresh summer corn, lima beans, and okra.

This variation on ranch water from Houston’s Rosie Cannonball brings sotol or mezcal and a spiced herbal salt to the refreshing tequila highball.

This savory corn pudding is creamy and cheesy, with fresh corn kernels, celery, and onions throughout. A topping of buttery cracker crumbles adds crunch.