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Not your everyday mashed potatoes, these are ridiculously rich and comforting thanks to butter, sour cream, Parmesan, and roasted garlic. Leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully.

Want all the caramel-y crunch goodness of pecan pie without the effort? This easy cobbler delivers all that and more.

All the juicy, tender perks of brining. None of the fuss of finding a container large enough to contain a turkey and cramming it in your already overstuffed fridge.

An impressive dessert, created by David himself, gets an autumnal lilt from pumpkin purée in the batter and maple syrup in the frosting. One of our most popular cakes.

Because who doesn't love creamy, smoky, cheesy mashed potatoes?

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this cozy meal of tender chicken thighs that are gently cooked with vermouth, lemon, olives, and prosciutto.

A handful of ingredients and one pot is all you need for this juicy, crisp-skinned roast chicken with shallots, garlic, and lemon.

Our testers are raving about these buttery clams that are gently simmered in sparkling wine and roasted garlic butter. We're willing to bet you will be, too.

Our testers are calling this the best macaroni and cheese they've ever tried. Go on. See what all the fuss is about.

What's not to love about zucchini that's smothered in cream, herbs, and two kinds of cheese?

This easy, elegant meal of crispy-skinned salmon, bathed in a rich, creamy honey and tahini sauce is going to be on repeat all year long.

Everyone needs a classic back-pocket chicken recipe that's perfect for entertaining. This is it.

For this easy tart, fresh cherries are piled atop creamy, whipped cream cheese filling and the whole shebang is nestled inside a nutty tart shell. Sounds divine, doesn't it?

Who knew the secret to the best banana bread was the addition of vanilla pudding mix, dark chocolate, and coconut?

This Dutch oven braided loaf is swirled with cinnamon and topped with vanilla glaze and toasted pecans. It's perfect anytime of the day, breakfast included.

Every bit as comforting and satisfying now as it was 60 years ago, this classic recipe marries tender braised chicken, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms with a sherry and vermouth sauce.

This sweet, buttery Southern pound cake is infused with rum extract and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce. Thankfully, it makes a big cake because it's nearly impossible to stop after just one slice.

Pork tenderloin gets the star treatment here with a topping of buttery pan-seared mushrooms and a slightly sweet apricot and white wine sauce.

This pretty cake is so simple to make and so darn delicious that we see no point in waiting until dessert to enjoy it. Bring on breakfast.

Getting your five servings of vegetables per day is easy when you can feast on tender caramelized fennel that's smothered in toasted rye-Parmesan crumble.