No mere mash, this creamy potato purée owes its uber velvetiness to truly indecent amounts of butter and cream. And we mean that in the best possible way.

• (2)
• 15 M
• 35 M
• 13

An easy, foolproof, ever so slightly sweet corn bread that comes together as quickly as it disappears. Just watch it.

• (12)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 52

This weeknight friendly, company worthy, simple but not terribly subtle pasta concoction has us swooning.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 30 M
• 2

One way to down your sweet potatoes? Drown them in butter, sugar, bourbon, and maple syrup. It’s The Southern Way. And we can’t say we have a problem with this.

• (9)
• 10 M
• 1 H
• 33

What we adore most about roast chicken? The fix-it-and-forget-about-it-ness of it. That and the countless ways to fancy it up. Here, one of our fuss-free favorites.

• (4)
• 35 M
• 1 H, 55 M
• 19

This crazily creative departure from convention jumbles together scallops, jicama, peanuts, and pork rinds to stunning effect.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 30 M
• 0

Bourbon. Curaçao. Sweet vermouth. Lime. We’re sad we didn’t concoct this comforting little ditty. But we’re glad somebody did.

• Quick Glance
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 0

Stunning in its simplicity, this whole roast salmon makes for a pretty–and pretty impressive–presentation, to say nothing of its super suppleness.

• (2)
• 20 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 6

A slinky little something to slip into, one that comes together easily and elegantly, impresses guests and family, works anytime of day, and sullies but a single skillet.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 45 M
• 2

Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.

• (4)
• 20 M
• 1 H
• 10