We’ll never order them any other way again. Grits also make an appearance in the South’smost iconic recipesof all time. One of the most prominent places youre guaranteed to find grits on the menu? Credit:Getty Images We thought we had reached the limits of Waffle Houses grits by ordering them all of those ways. Try any of our hashbrown toppings in your grits! To which Waffle Houses social media team says, “technically, yeah....

Not all heroes wear capes. At the start of her delivery shift earlier this month, Jones Whitford was given aBarbie Dreamhouseto deliver. She also turned on her camera and filmed herself doing it and posted the video to TikTok. Credit:Courtesy Aubrie Jones Whitford Something a little less flashy. Jones Whitford concedes she has no idea who was receiving the Barbie Dreamhouse or if her extra effort mattered. Im fully aware that the kid getting that gift might not even live at that house ....

If Julia Child loved this martini, we’re certain you will, too. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The upside-down martini is said to be Julia Childs favorite drink. Upside-Down Martini Ingredients With only a few ingredients, quality is important. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Vermouth? Simply put, vermouth is a fortified wine that is flavored with botanicals. An upside-down martini traditionally uses dry vermouth. Dolin dry is a popular brand for use in martinis and is generally easy to find....

Take this tip straight to the supermarket. Doctors and nutritionists alike have been singing the health praises ofavocadosfor years. But that toast doesn’t come cheap. Credit:Getty Images Avocados can be one of the pricier items in the produce aisle, so the stakes are somewhat higher. There’s also the popular squeeze test. The Stem Trick Have no fear. We are here with a trick to save you from wasting money by throwing bad avocados out....

Vallery Lomas is a baker and the author of cookbook Life is What You Bake It. She is the champion of the Great American Baking Show, Season 4. you might follow her adventures on Instagram @ FoodieInNewYork and YouTube. Her motto is “When life gives you lemons, make lemon curd. “She is the host of Vallery Bakes Your Questions, a Food online grid digital original. Highlights: Education B.A. in Psychology, University of Southern California; J....

As they say: Small changes, big impact. Thats where Valspars 2025 Color Of The Year comes in. Plus, before you commit, you canrequest free paint chipssent directly to your home from Valspar. Credit:Valspar How will you transform your home with this rich blue? (Were sold on thebuilt-in bookshelves!) Whatever revamp you choose, were sure itll deserve an Encore. Credit:Valspar

Ingredients 12uncooked lasagna noodles 1(24-oz.) container 4% small-curd smooth-and-creamy cottage cheese 1(16-oz.) container ricotta cheese 2large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2cuprefrigerated pesto 1teaspoonsalt 2 1/2cups(10 oz.) Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1poundlean ground beef 1/2cupfinely chopped onion 2(24-oz.) jars tomato-and-basil pasta sauce Directions Preheat oven to 375. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, stir together cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese....

Homemade whipped cream will always taste better than store-bought. You cansubstitute granulated sugarin a pinch. Reserve remaining pod half for another use. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Add heavy whipping cream, kosher salt, and powdered sugar to bowl. Beat on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately, or store in refrigerator until ready to use (up to 4 hours)....

Vanilla beans and rosemary dress up classic lemonade. This is exceptional when made withfreshly squeezed lemon juice. Thevanilla beanand rosemary sprigs add a fancy touch for every occasion. Credit: Ralph Anderson Bring to a light boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and let cool 30 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding solids. Add lemon juice: Stir in fresh lemon juice. Cover and chill 3 to 48 hours....

All it takes is 30 minutes and one pan. Ingredients 1bunch fresh cilantro sprigs 2Tbsp. onion) 1medium-size jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped (1 Tbsp.) Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely minced garlic (from 2 garlic cloves) 3Tbsp. tomato paste 2(15-oz.) cans no-salt-added great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1(14 1/2-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 34cup lower-sodium vegetable broth 2tsp. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high....

Add vegetables to classic sourdough stuffing for a two-in-one Thanksgiving side. Ingredients 1(1 1/2-lb. Butter a large (3-quart) baking dish, and set aside. Credit:Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Place bread cubes in a large heatproof bowl. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; cook, undisturbed, until browned and shrunken in size, about 4 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to bowl with bread cubes....

(Of course, cubes of Velveeta frequently make the ingredient list in velvety and creamymacaroni recipesas well.) Velveeta simultaneously released three new varieties of itsShells & Cheesepasta: Pizza, Buffalo, and Gluten-Free. They are the company’s first Shells & Cheese introductions in 12 years. Credit:Velveeta The company notes that their pre-made queso provides more than just convenient party preparation. We’ll do our best not to finish off that bag of chips in one sitting....

Heres how to identify stinging caterpillars. Getty Images That colorful caterpillar in yourgardenmay look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! However, the term “stinging” is a bit of a misnomer. Credit:Getty Images “The biggest issue is their risk to gardeners, who pick one up or accidentally touch it. Kids and pets also can be affected.” Youll see them from spring to fall before they transform into non-descript brown moths. Wash the area with soap and water to remove any remaining toxin....