Lou Ann Traster

Slightly sweet, subtly complex, and insanely easy homemade beer nuts. Unlike anything you've ever experienced. Beer sipped on the side not optional.

"Moist and rich and not too sweet and airy." "Delicious, indulgent, adult- and kid-pleasing." "Perfect." That's what folks are saying about this.

"Your family will think you are AMAZING." "A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved." "Easy and affordable." "A keeper!" That's what we're hearing about this.

Rumor has it "mojito" translates roughly as "little spell." We'll willingly fall under the spell of rum, mint, and sugar any day.

A rustic galette can be charmingly misshapen yet loses none of its appeal—and is unspeakably easier to make than pie. And it's still impressive. Pretty easy math.

No sugar. No creepy preservatives. Nothing but blueberries, plain yogurt, honey, lemon juice, purple smiles, and requests for seconds.

Who knew so few ingredients could conjure such big taste? Witness this robust grilled steak with its pantry-friendly spice rub.

Happiness can be found in this recipe that ended our search for the perfect small-batch chocolate chip cookie. Insanely perfect for when you need—need, not want—just a dozen.

Behold, the no-knead bread recipe that incited an insurrection among home bakers everywhere.

This outrageously healthy—yet still satiating—riff on Italian wedding soup swaps traditional beef and pork meatballs for ones made with turkey. Indulgence with decency.

Even avowed seafood haters belly up to this crisp and delicate Southern fried catfish that's plain and simple and perfect.

These butter and cream cheese pastries are filled with cinnamon-sugared nuts, a slick of jam, currants, and a handful of chopped chocolate.

A bittersweet something for when you want something that's impressive and sophisticated (and did we mention vegan and gluten-free?).

A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.