A new twist on the salty watermelon trick. Now you love it. Were betting the same will be true with these sweet-and-spicy watermelon wedges. Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray A drizzle of pepper sauce (yes, the same stuff you drizzle oncollard greens!) adds a nice vinegary bite, while a sprinkle of pepper and flaky sea salt finish it out. Ingredients 16(3/4-in.-thick)watermelon wedges(from 1 small [4 1/2 lb....

Juicy flank steak wraps around tender peppers for a company-worthy dinner. Dont let its impressive looks fool you; this dish is super simple to make. Ingredients 1(2-lb. Credit:James Ransom, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley To butterfly the steak, place steak on a cutting board with 1 long side facing you. Trim short edges as needed to form a rough rectangle. Press 1 hand flat on steak to steady it....

Freeze leftovers in an airtight container up to three months. Add a bit of canned broth when reheating to reach desired consistency. Ingredients 1(4-lb.) Credit: Southern Living package baby carrots 2(12-oz.) bottles lager beer* 2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar 2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce 2tablespoonsdried parsley flakes 1tablespoonbeef bouillon granules 1 1/2to 3 tsp. Cut a 1-inch-deep cavity in the shape of an “X” on top of roast. (Do not cut all the way through roast.)...

Like salt, pepper on cantaloupe and watermelon is a wonderful way to extract more flavor. Being not much of a cantaloupe fan myself, I figured it couldnt hurt to try. Ingredients 2cupsseeded and cubed watermelon(from 1 [3-lb.] Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Daley watermelon] 2cupscubed cantaloupe(from 1 [3-lb.] Sprinkle with black pepper and Aleppo pepper; drizzle with vinegar and honey. Toss gently to combine. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley...

Beef tenderloin is a prized centerpiece for holiday meals. It also makes fantastic appetizers for parties. Iain Bagwell Beef tenderloin is the essential holiday meal, whether served as an appetizer or a dinner centerpiece. Credit:Iain Bagwell When seasoning roasts, this will generally do the trick: 1 tsp. of kosher salt per pound of meat. Plan on about 5 pounds of meat for every 12 guests. Ingredients 1(5- to 7-lb.) beef tenderloin, trimmed...

Like a cross between a vinegar-based coleslaw and chowchow, Permanent Slaw is tender and tangy. This easysaladis designed to be prepared in advance. Combine cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl. Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Toni Brogan Sprinkle with scallions just before serving.

The beloved Southern dish can contain a multitude of cultures. Ingredients 4medium(about 2 lb. total)russet potatoes, scrubbed 1 1/4cupsfrozen sweet peas 3cupsshredded cooked chicken breast(about 1 lb.) Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Add potatoes to pot; cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain potatoes, and place in a medium bowl. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel potatoes, discarding skins; set flesh aside in bowl....

Persimmon cake exudes holiday spirit. Persimmons add moisture and a hint of sweetness to this persimmon cake. If you haven’t already discovered the wonders of persimmons, let us be the first to introduce you. Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Emily Hall; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas The walnuts add studs of crunch to the silky-smooth cake. Although this persimmon cake makes for a show-stoppingseasonal dessert, a leftover slicequickly toastedwould also make a lovely breakfast....

Get ahead, and bake the cheesecakes in advance. After baking, they’ll freeze up to one month. Thaw and top with preserves and fruit before serving. Place paper baking cups in 1 (12-cup) standard-size muffin pan. Pulse cookies in a food processor 8 to 10 times or until finely crushed. Stir together cookie crumbs, butter, and pinch of salt. Firmly press about 1 1/2 Tbsp. crumb mixture into bottom of each baking cup....

Behold: a grocery store game changer. The Kraft Heinz Company Holiday bakingjust got a whole lot easier! Your dreams of enjoying delicious cream cheese frosting straight from the refrigeratorno preparation or cleanup requiredhave finally come true. Credit:The Kraft Heinz Company Philadelphia Frosting will be available in 16 oz. tubs for $4.99 at select retailers nationwide beginning in October. Your secret’s safe with us!

Ingredients 1(5-oz.) Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Credit: JAMES RANSOM Combine cereal, pretzels, and peanuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the butter mixture; gently toss to coat. Add remaining butter mixture; gently toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on prepared pans. Let cool completely on baking sheets, about 30 minutes.

Use these quick pickles on tacos and sandwiches, or serve them on a crudites platter. It tenderizes the fibrous stalks, while still maintaining their pretty colors. Ingredients 2cups(3 1/2-in.-long)Swiss chard stems(about 6 oz. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster from 2 [9-oz.] bunches) 1medium(1 oz. Remove from heat, and divide evenly between jars. Let cool, uncovered, for 2 hours. Secure lids, and chill at least 6 hours before serving....

For appetizers, for a light lunch, for parties, for so much more. Cook over medium, stirring often, to dissolve salt. Remove from heat, and whisk in oil and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard until combined. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Place shrimp, mirliton, and onion in a gallon-size ziplock plastic bag. Add vinegar mixture to the bag, shaking to coat. Press out as much air as you’re free to; seal bag....