Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers

These can't-stop-eating-them crackers boast actual aged Cheddar cheesiness. Stain-your-fingers faux Cheez-It-ness just can't compete.

2 hrs

Turkey Cincinnati Chili

Saucier and sassier and healthier than most, this Cincinnati chili is still plopped atop a pile of spaghetti and smothered with all sorts of goodness.

2 hrs 45 mins

Shrimp and Grits

Creamy Southern stone-ground grits with Cheddar cheese, plump sautéed shrimp, crisp bacon, garlic, and scallions.

30 mins

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Toss together everything for dinner on a single sheet pan and shove it in the oven while you tend to other things that need to get done. You're welcome.

45 mins

Healthy Gado Gado Salad

Kid-friendly. Quick. Easy. Healthy as can be. Vegetarian. And tastes delish. What's not to love?!

50 mins

French Onion Mac and Cheese

The collision of French onion soup and mac and cheese--the stuff of dreams. It's comfort food at its finest, just wait until you taste the topping.

1 hr

Peppery Cheese Straws

For these easy homemade cheese straws, the rich, peppery bite of cacio e pepe is married with flaky puff pastry to create an unforgettable hors d'oeuvre.

35 mins

Preserved Lemon Yogurt Sauce

If you're looking for a simple sauce, dip, and all-around condiment that you'll use all summer long and beyond, this is it. Citrusy and creamy and packed to the hilt with fresh dill.

5 mins

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos

With barely any effort, you can turn out terrific taco-ready barbacoa—that's uber tender shredded meat infused with a hint of heat.

8 hrs 15 mins

Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Sauce

If you love chicken with 40 cloves of garlic, then give this beef variation a try. Gently seared top sirloin steak is tossed in a creamy garlic sauce for an easy comfort meal.

1 hr 5 mins

Cedar-Plank Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

A modern take on breaded and fried eggplant Parmesan builds layers of smoky, grilled eggplant, fresh basil, and creamy burrata. It's subtle and superb.

1 hr

Italian-Style Braised Chicken in Wine

This rustic classic is infused with that Italian charm that transforms everyday ingredients into something that's both insanely comforting yet seemingly luxurious.

1 hr 30 mins

Ramp Butter

The stinky spring alliums known as ramps are an ephemeral specialty. Get them while you can and turn them into an (almost) everlasting compound butter.

10 mins

Gnocchi Soup with Bacon and Cheese

Who can resist a comforting bowl of tender gnocchi in a creamy, cheesy broth that's laden with crispy bacon and plenty of vegetables? Not us.

1 hr 15 mins