Are they the same, or do these terms refer to different types of beans? Get the answer once and for all. Is There A Difference Between Butter Beans And Lima Beans? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Turns out, lima beans and butter beans are the same thing. They are usually dried. While these different stages mean slightly different taste and color, they’re the same bean. They are also called butter beans in the United Kingdom....

For a snowy appearance, use powdered sugar for these wreath cookies. The latter will melt in the oven. Or instead of sprinkles, dust these tiny wreaths with powdered sugar for a snowy appearance. Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch; Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall (Freehanding perfect circles can be trickier than it might seem!) Add egg; beat on medium speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. Dough will be soft; use immediately....

Find out why “Elgin sticks” and “stubbies” both existand what makes them different. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Butter is butter, right? can make one kind of butter better than others for certain purposes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox On the East Coast, longer, thinner “Elgin sticks” reign supreme. Theyre 4.8 inches long and 1.3 inches wide. Both clock in at 8 tablespoons and 4 ounces. So why the shape variance?...

This salty-sweet treat might just deserve a place in your Easter basket. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Some things we like to keep exactly as they are. Grandmas tried-and-true recipe forBlackberry Cobbler, for instance, doesnt necessarily deserve amodern makeover. Credit:Justin Sullivan / Getty Images This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Butterfinger, with even more innovation coming soon. We look forward to delivering more unique flavor experiences....

Buttermilk Alfredo sauce is velvety and has exceptional taste but less fat than other cheese sauces. With the addition of rotisserie chicken and fresh spinach, this pasta dinner recipe is quick and easy. You will never run out of supper ideas when you have a package of pasta in the pantry. Credit:Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Use whatever shape of pasta you happen to have on hand....

With a little brown sugar and medium-grind cornmeal, this cornbread is darn good. The question of whether to add sugar tocornbreadis a highly debated topic. We kicked up the texture gradient by calling for medium-grindcornmeal. Credit: Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn It creates a nice crust and helps the interior stay pleasantly fluffy. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven for 10 minutes. Carefully pour batter into hot skillet....

Fluffy biscuits, no rolling and cutting. Another idea: split them, spread with grainy mustard, and add thin slices ofsmoked hamto make sandwiches. However you serve them, they’ll be a welcome addition to your table. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Whisk together buttermilk and mustard in a small bowl. Grate frozen butter into flour mixture using the large holes of a box grater; stir until well coated....

You will be making these classic Southern pralines all year long. New Orleans' favorite candy is a true marriage of old-world European tradition and Southern ingenuity. bourbon, rum, or Tennessee whiskey Directions Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Credit: Emily Laurae/Southern Living (If using paper baking cups, place 16 cups on baking sheet or on a tray.) Increase heat to medium-high, and bring mixture to a boil. Boil gently until the thermometer reaches 230F to 235F (soft-ball stage), 10 to 12 minutes....

With or without the cream cheese frosting, it will be a new family favorite. My mom made it in thefalland at other times with frozen butternut squash or evenpumpkin. As her note on the back of the recipe card states, she usually dusted it with powdered sugar. Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Cream cheese icing was only for company or for a donated cake!" Have a pumpkin instead?...

Instead of potatoes, reach for different vegetables for this classic holiday side dish. Then all you have to do the day of is top it and bake. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Credit:Brian Woodcock; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until flour coats vegetables, about 1 minute. Stir in cream, milk, mustard, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt....

Mini saltines aren’t just for soup. They also make delicious snacks when loaded up with seasoned salt and cheese. The petite crackers are then finished off with Parmesan cheese. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford Or make a batch before work for your book club later in the evening. Ingredients 1(11-oz.) Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place mini crackers in a large heatproof bowl; set aside....

Iain Bagwell Cajun chicken cassoulet is our Southern take on the classic slow-cooked French dish. Ingredients 1(16-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1(14 1/2-oz.) Credit:Iain Bagwell can diced tomatoes 1 1/2cupschicken broth 1/2(16-oz.) package frozen sliced okra, thawed 1 1/2tsp.Cajun seasoning Directions Preheat oven to 400F. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Cook chicken in hot drippings over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned....

A classic shrimp salad with a little extra heat. (That said, chorizo orConecuh sausagemake great substitutes.) While oil heats, toss shrimp with 2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt until evenly coated. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Turn shrimp, and cook just until they are opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large plate, and wipe skillet clean. Add vinegar, scraping bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon to release browned bits....