Five Cheese Mac and Cheese
The edges start bubbling before the middle, and that’s exactly what I look for when this pan comes out of the oven. The macaroni has already soaked up some of … Learn more
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Cranberry Brie Bites
The pastry corners lift above the muffin cups as they bake, turning each little square into a flaky shell around warm, melted Brie. The first time I made these, I … Learn more
Crockpot Mac and Cheese
When the slow cooker lid comes off, the cream cheese should be soft enough to whisk into the milk without a fight. I let that dairy mixture warm gently first, … Learn more
Corn Pudding
The edges of the baking dish turn pale gold before the center looks completely firm, and that contrast is part of what makes corn pudding worth waiting for. The first … Learn more
Classic Green Bean Casserole
The casserole comes out of the oven with bubbles nudging around the edges and a layer of onions turning golden on top. That’s the moment I want: the beans are … Learn more
Cranberry Jello Salad
The gelatin is still warm when the cranberry sauce goes in, and it takes a little stirring to break the berry-filled sauce into the mixture. That’s the moment this salad … Learn more
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
When a fork slides through a sweet potato cube with no resistance, the pieces are ready; firm centers are what leave little lumps in the mash. I cook the cubes … Learn more
Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar
The brown sugar softens into the butter as the squash roasts, collecting in the hollow where the seeds used to be. That little pool is what makes each bite taste … Learn more
Homemade Southern Creamed Corn
The knife makes a soft, steady scrape against each cob, and a little cloudy juice gathers beneath the kernels in the bowl. That milky pulp is easy to overlook, but … Learn more
Stuffing Balls
When the baking sheet comes out, the tops are browned and the kitchen smells of sage and warm butter. I like stuffing in individual portions because every stuffing ball gets … Learn more