Meredith Deeds

The Italian cocktail is on many bar menus, but these mixologists shared their recipes so we can make them at home, too.

Southerners’ longtime tradition of eating black-eyed peas and greens on New Year’s Day to bring luck and wealth gets a cheesy (and delicious) upgrade with this recipe.

A hint of orange lifts this cozy cranberry-pecan breakfast bake, and a secret ingredient helps give it staying power, making a hectic holiday morning stress-free.

The popular slow-braised pasta sauce is a winner served over polenta or pasta, but be sure to save some for sandwiches, too. You won’t be disappointed.

When you’re tired of heavy cooking and eating, the recipe for this classic Chinese-American dish is light and easy to prepare. Plus, you’ll still have room for dessert.

This favorite Thanksgiving side can please everyone, from traditionalists to vegans to those who like a little spice with their turkey. Be sure to make extra.

Recipe: Pan-seared pork chops are coated with the spice blend and paired with sweet Honeycrisp apples and baby arugula for a winner of a one-pan dinner.

The trick to this recipe, a spin on the French classic, is using whole eggs instead of egg whites. It’s simple and the results are just as delicious.

All the tastes and smells of fall — warming spices, apples and pumpkin — are front and center in these easy-to-make recipes as baking season begins in earnest.

Roasted with squash and red onions, the one-dish meal is full of fall flavors.

From pestos and tapenades to caramelized onions, having these recipes on hand turns a ho-hum meal into something memorable.

It’s a step up from buttered noodles, but doesn’t take much more effort.

Use the leftovers for a star appearance in salads, wraps, tacos, side dishes and more.

You don’t need a grill to prepare this classic New Orleans recipe, but you should have some bread.

The flavors, including healthy doses of black pepper, garlic and wine, come together during a long braise in the oven.

A blend of flavors and textures (and a crucial tip when eating raw kale) will elevate this salad to meal status.

Fresh herbs and homemade noodles turn what can be a ho-hum soup into something extraordinary.

When the craving hits, you can get the same, homey taste (and smell) in a fraction of the time.

A few easy steps ensure you’ll serve a flavor-packed meal fit for any meal, holiday or not.

A few easy steps ensure a flavor-packed beef brisket fit for any meal, holiday or not.