The perfect popcorn is wokcorn, or popcorn made in a wok. The curve and size of the pan give the kernels plenty of room to do their thing.

Wasabi and Ginger Popcorn
This recipe adds the heat of wasabi, the bite of ginger, and the mellow depth of black sesame seeds, turning plain popcorn into a kicky snack.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 9

Old-Fashioned Kettle Corn
Kin to caramel corn, this popcorn made with a touch of sugar is much more subtle in its salty sweet allure. Try to stop at just one handful and you’ll understand.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 4

Romesco Sauce
Some consider this Catalan classic to be the great Spanish acquisition, considering how it’s so very versatile, vegetarian, and vegan.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 17

Smothered Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Grits
Our most requested recipe, this ridiculously rich dish takes its heat from andouille, its creamy comfort from grits smothered in cheese.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 8

Svelte Green Goddess Dip
This evocatively named dip isn’t the same as the one of yore. It’s got the same sumptuous taste, the same creamy texture, the same luminous color, just not the same calorie count.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 21

Baja-Style Tempura Fish Tacos
Relax with these crunchy-tender fish tacos filled with a kicky cabbage slaw and sweet-tart mango-banana salsa. Think flip-flops and a beer—all year long.
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- 15 M
- 1 H
- 6

Mango-Banana Salsa
A mango banana salsa recipe? It may sound odd, but with its mix of fruit, chiles, and onions, it’s sublime with fish tacos, chicken, even tortilla chips.
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- 25 M
- 25 M
- 1

Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies
Who knew Katharine Hepburn was as adept at baking as she was acting? These brownies make us think maybe she missed her true calling.
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- 10 M
- 1 H
- 16

Uncle D’s Chili
How do we love the sweetly spicy heat of this chipotle chili? Let us count the ways. Smothered in Cheddar cheese and sour cream. Ladled over burgers. Loaded on potato skins…
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- 40 M
- 1 H, 40 M
- 9

Uncle D’s Chili and Cheddar Burger
This compelling chili and Cheddar burger is what it is—true guy food, no apologies. Wrap your hands around this messy burger and settle in for the real deal.
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- 15 M
- 25 M
- 5

Cheddar Cheese Sauce
This eminently slatherable, uber cheesy spread is so stupendously super you’ll want to ladle it on everything–and by that we mean burgers, chili, baked potatoes, french fries, tacos, tater tots….
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 14

Pound of Chocolate Cake
True to its name, this dense, brownie-like cake takes its allure from a full pound of chocolate. A hint of cocoa lends even more chocolatey complexity.
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- 35 M
- 2 H, 10 M
- 12

Northern Fried Chicken
The secret to this crispy fried chicken? Matzoh meal, a simple yet complex seasoning blend, and a pantry staple you’ve probably never thought of like this before.
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- 30 M
- 50 M
- 4

Beef Chili
A chili that you can dress up or down, whether you need something really impressive for game day or relatively inexpensive for Tuesday night dinner.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 2
Chipping and Dipping for the Super Bowl
There’s never been a better Super Bowl duo than chips and dip. Find out just how they came to be paired up and discover a seven-minute homemade chip wonder.

Cheddar-Parmesan Crackers
These crackers are filled with all kinds of cheesy goodness, dry mustard, and a hint of cayenne pepper for heat. Can you say addiction?
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- 25 M
- 2 H, 40 M
- 7

Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
These warm-from-the-oven cashews are bathed in buttery rosemary, cayenne, and brown sugar goodness. An ideal pre-dinner nosh.
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- 5 M
- 20 M
- 2

Southwest Chile Cheese Fondue
This Southwest chile cheese fondue is brimming with chile ingredients, cheese, and spices. This is a fondue with brio. Dip chorizo for a flavor blast.
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