As pretty as it is delicious. Opinions vary as to which is the best part of this eye-catching Thanksgiving side dish. Ingredients 1(1 1/2-lb.) Credit: Iain Bagwell Cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Thinly slice squash, and place in a large bowl. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Cook bacon 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook until golden brown. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet....

All the flavors of Tex Mex favorites in the ease of a dip. Try using grilled corn kernels, sliced avocado, pickled jalapenos, or crumbled cotija cheese. We suggest having Southern staples like Crystal andTabascoon hand, but the more options the better. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn )canseasonedblack beans(such as Bushs), drained and rinsed 2(1-oz. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, and cook, stirring often, until crumbly and cooked through, about 10 minutes....

A new favorite side dish, ready in just 25 minutes. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Add bacon; cook, flipping occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Credit:Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Crumble bacon, and set aside. (Do not wipe skillet clean.) Remove from heat, and drizzle evenly with vinegar mixture. Toss beans until well coated and vinegar mixture is mostly evaporated, about 30 seconds....

This summer dessert hits the spot. Apples aren’t the only fruit that can befried in a skillet. A dash of peach schnapps deepens the flavor of the fruit and adds a little kick. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox (Bourbon, rum, or brandy will also work well.) Or skip the alcohol completely and use the same amount of vanilla extract. verify your peaches are ripe but just a little firm....

Roasted cabbage like you’ve never had it. Here, wedges are cooked until they turn deep golden with caramelized edges. Extra smoky bacon can add more deep, savory notes. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell Ingredients 8thick-cutbacon slices, cut crosswise into thin strips 1small(about 2 1/2 lb. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a bowl, reserving 7 tablespoons of the drippings in skillet. Transfer reserved drippings from skillet to a small saucepan, and set aside....

Celebrate this tender side of fresh carrots. A simple roasting process caramelizes these pan-roasted carrots while also retaining some toothsome texture. Why Roast Carrots In A Skillet? Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley For the ultimate crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside texture, choose a cast-iron skillet for this cooking project. The heat level in a cast-iron pan remains fairly constant. This is deal for roasting foods like, carrots and other vegetables, that need some browning and caramelization....

Sweet, tender roasted radishes are a perfect side dish. As a matter of fact, roasted radishes take on a completely different flavor profile. These roasted radishes are fork-tender, slightly sweet, and beautifully herbaceous. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel A dash ofvinegarlends some tang and freshness. They add a little splash of color to the table as a side dish. Ingredients 2(8 oz. Trim radishes; reserve greens....

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Crust lovers, rejoice! There are pie lovers, and then there are pie crust lovers. Whileslab piesare perfect for making and serving any season, we do consider them the ultimate summer dessert. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen These crowd-pleasers make the most of the abundance offresh fruits at the farmers' market. A really memorable version needs a great base though. Pie crust cookies are a cinch to make, and make great afternoon or midnight snacks....

Ingredients 1(3- to 4-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast (Boston butt), trimmed 1(18-oz.) bottle barbecue sauce 1(12-oz.) Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pork.Credit: Jennifer Davick can cola soft drink Directions Place roast in a lightly greased 6-qt. slow cooker; pour barbecue sauce and cola over roast. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Transfer pork to a cutting board; shred with two forks, removing any large pieces of fat....

Jennifer Davick Ingredients 1medium onion 4medium-size new potatoes (about 1 lb.) Cut potatoes into 14-inch-thick slices. Place onion in a lightly greased 6-qt. Credit:Jennifer Davick slow cooker; top with potatoes and carrots. Combine broth, next 3 ingredients, 34 tsp. salt, and 14 tsp. Combine paprika and remaining 12 tsp. salt and 14 tsp. pepper; rub over chicken. Arrange chicken on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender....

This long-simmeredbeef stewis perfect for chilly fall or winter nights. Choose a roast with good marbling throughout, which is the key to making the sauce. Ingredients 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour 1teaspoonblack pepper 2tablespoonspaprika, divided 2 1/2teaspoonskosher salt, divided 1(2-lb.) Credit: Jennifer Causey boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-in. 1(14 1/2-oz.) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of the beef; cook until well browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side....

Smoked turkey sausage, bell peppers, and red beans come together in this classic, easyslow-cooker recipe. Serve over long-grain rice for an amazing meal. Cover and cook on HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender. This delicious meal will be hot and ready when you get home from work. Use instant long-grain rice to put dinner on the table even faster.Recipe:.Credit: Howard Lee Puckett Serve red bean mixture with hot cooked rice, and, if desired, hot sauce....