Get ready to take comfort food to the next level with this Cheez-It Mac and Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and finished with a crunchy Cheez-It crust, this baked mac and cheese is a playful upgrade to a classic. It comes together in under an hour, makes a comforting weeknight main or a show-stopping side for potlucks … Read more

Learn how to cook corn on the cob six different ways with this clear, step-by-step guide. Whether you want to grill corn in foil, grill it in the husks, cook it directly on the grates, roast it in the oven, boil it on the stove, or prepare it quickly in an Instant Pot, these tested … Read more

Give your meals a bold, smoky kick with this easy homemade Southwest Seasoning. Ready in five minutes, this blend layers smoky, earthy and spicy flavors that pair beautifully with chicken, beef, seafood, vegetables and soups. Make a batch, store it in an airtight jar, and use it for up to six months to boost the … Read more

These Jack Daniel’s Chicken Strips are a delicious TGI Fridays copycat: panko-and-sesame crusted chicken tossed in a sticky whiskey BBQ glaze. You can air fry, pan fry, or oven-bake the chicken. Once golden and crispy, toss the strips in the warm Jack Daniel’s-style sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick meal. Table of contents Ingredients … Read more

The best way to marinate a tri tip steak is with lots of coarse black pepper, garlic and red wine. This simple Tri Tip Marinade yields a juicy, deeply flavored steak. After 6–8 hours in the marinade, grill the tri tip for a memorable meal. Tri tip is a triangular cut from the bottom sirloin … Read more

Use leftover ham or thick-sliced deli ham to make the best Ham Fried Rice—a quick, flavorful stir-fry with scrambled eggs and vegetables that’s better than takeout and ready in about 15 minutes. Table of contents Ingredients Instructions Recipe variations Storage and reheating More rice recipes If you have holiday leftovers, ham fried rice is one … Read more

This Chopped Steak recipe features seasoned ground beef patties smothered in caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich red wine gravy. It’s packed with flavor and recreates the hearty steakhouse classic at home. What’s the difference between Salisbury steak and chopped steak? Both Salisbury steak and chopped steak are comforting ground-beef classics, but they differ … Read more

Discover the restaurant chefs’ secret to consistently perfect steak by using sous vide. This Sous Vide Tri Tip is incredibly flavorful, tender, and surprisingly simple to prepare. Serve the steak with a drizzle of chimichurri and a side of richly seasoned mashed potatoes for a memorable meal. When I first moved to California I hadn’t … Read more

Crispy soy-seared rice cakes topped with homemade spicy tuna and fresh chives — a simple, restaurant-style Japanese bite that’s perfect for a sushi night at home. Welcome to another delicious recipe from what I like to call “Ahi Week.” These spicy tuna crispy rice cakes recreate a favorite sushi-restaurant appetizer at home: crunchy rice rectangles … Read more

This Cranberry Apple Moscow Mule Punch is an ideal holiday cocktail for Christmas gatherings, Friendsgiving, or any celebration where you want a festive Moscow Mule made for a crowd. Prefer a single drink? Instructions for an individual Moscow Mule are included below. Table of contents Ingredients Instructions How to make a mocktail punch How to … Read more