Easy DIY Recipes

Scorch Trail Tangy Pepper Jars are bold refrigerator-style pickled pepper jars made with jalapeños, banana peppers, serranos, cucumber, sweet onion, garlic, fresh dill, and a sweet-tangy vinegar brine. They are crunchy, spicy, bright, and…

Green Chile Cheese Scalloped Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy, deeply comforting side dish made with thinly sliced russet potatoes, roasted green chiles, cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese, milk, cream, and a simple homemade cheese sauce. The…

Frijoles Borrachos-Style Beans are hearty, smoky, and deeply comforting pinto beans simmered with bacon, chorizo or sausage, onion, tomatoes, chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro. The result is a rich, savory bean dish with a…

Boiled Serrano Tomato Salsa is a simple, bold, homemade salsa made with boiled tomatoes, Serrano peppers, garlic powder, salt, and a little cooking water if needed. It has a fresh tomato base, a bright red-orange color, and a strong chile…

Carolina Chicken Salad is a simple, creamy, Southern-style chicken salad made with finely shredded chicken breast, crisp celery, sweet pickles, dill pickles, Duke’s mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. It is cool, tangy, slightly sweet, and…

Chicken Gnocchi Soup with Garlic Bread is a creamy, cozy, and deeply comforting soup made with tender potato gnocchi, shredded chicken, fresh kale, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a rich broth. It has the warmth of a homemade soup with the…

Paula Deen’s Artichoke Dip is a rich, creamy, baked appetizer filled with tender artichoke hearts, melted mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, and a little savory heat. It is warm, cheesy, and deeply…

Carne Guisada is a rich, slow-simmered beef stew filled with deep Latin-style flavor. Tender cubes of beef are browned first, then cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with sofrito, garlic, oregano, achiote oil, olives, capers, potatoes,…

Hot Green Chile and Cheese Smothered Burritos are a bold, comforting New Mexico-style dish built around warm tortillas, creamy beans, golden fried potatoes, melted cheese, and a deeply flavorful roasted green chile sauce. Every part of this…

Cavatappi Al Sugo is a warm, comforting pasta dish made with tender spiral-shaped cavatappi tossed in a rich tomato and meat sauce. The sauce begins with a simple mixture of carrot, celery, onion, and garlic, which creates a flavorful base…