Just a bit of citrus zest or juice is all you better brighten up a cranberry cake filling. Its a Christmas culinary miracle. Pour cranberry mixture into a blender. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Secure lid on blender; remove center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl; whisk in eggs and egg yolk....

A colorful take on classic bark candy. It could also be used as a fun garnish on acranberry holiday cocktail. Ingredients 2cups60%-70% cacao dark chocolate chips(about 12 oz.) Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Fill a medium saucepan with water to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a simmer over medium. Place chocolate in bowl; cook, stirring often, until melted, 4 to 5 minutes....

Crawfish dip is a flavorful appetizer with its heart in Louisiana culinary traditions. A cherished ingredient in Southern and Cajun cuisine,crawfishis featured well in this savory dip. Learn how to make crawfish dip. Credit: Greg Dupree Styling: Heather Chadduck In under an hour, the dip is hot and ready to serve. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve chilled, or reheat if desired. Reheat leftover crawfish dip in the microwave in short intervals, until heated through....

Just like your favorite, but with crawfish richness instead. Ingredients 3Tbsp.vegetable oil,divided 3largeeggs, lightly beaten 2medium(2 1/2 oz. 1tsp.minced fresh ginger(from 1 [1-in.] Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Add eggs, and cook, stirring often, until just set, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; wipe skillet clean. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in skillet over high. Add carrots, and cook, stirring often, until mostly tender, 2 to 3 minutes....

Making fourloaves, this recipe gives enough goodness to go around! Ingredients Pastry 1(8-oz.) container sour cream 1/2cupbutter, cubed 1teaspoontable salt 1/2cupplus 1 tsp. Credit: Alison Miksch sugar, divided 2(1/4-oz.) Cool to 100 to 110. Combine yeast, warm water, and remaining 1 tsp. sugar in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. (Dough will be soft.) Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours. Divide dough into 4 portions. Turn out each portion onto a heavily floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times....

Enter, Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Ingredients Vegetable shortening, for pan 1 1/2cups(12 oz.) unsalted butter, softened 1(8-oz.) Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke packagecream cheese, softened 3cupsgranulated sugar 6large eggs 3cups(about 11 1/4 oz.) Generously coat a 10-inch tube pan with shortening; dust with flour. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs; beat until just blended, about 30 seconds....

Silky creamed corn is the perfect addition to potluck-favorite macaroni and cheese. By inviting creamed corn to the party, of course! directions Finely chopped fresh chives Directions Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Daley Stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in milk; bring to a simmer over medium. Stir in 2 1/2 cups of the Cheddar until melted, about 1 minute....

A new way to enjoy a side of beans for the holidays. It reminds me of how life can be simple yet amazing. Add beans to skillet; cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Credit:Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Add coconut milk, bouillon, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-high, stirring often, 8 minutes. Add scallions; cook, covered, until beans are tender, about 3 minutes. Season with additional fish sauce, salt, or pepper to taste....

Its not too hot yet, and the bugs havent arrived. What Is A Porch Party? Im a big fan of a porch hangout because it feels so relaxed. Credit: Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry you’re able to come on over wearing whatever you have on. Host gifts arent necessary, and neither are shoes. But there should be hardly any cooking involved. And thats not the vibe were going for!...

A new spin on a childhood classic. And no, we’re not talkingchicken noodle. Ditch the rotisserie chicken. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Add potatoes to broth mixture; bring to a simmer over medium-high....

One of our most popular corn side dishes, this corn casserole does not disappoint. One of our most popularcorn side dishes, confetti corn does not disappoint. What looks like it probably took all day to make is actually thrown together in about 15 minutes. Morecrispy bacontops it all off for a crisp, salty kick that makes this dish irresistible. It can also be prepared up to two days in advance, and refrigerated in an airtight container....

A bowl of creamy lima beans are a Southern favorite any time of the year. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox My dad loves lima beans. I think most Southern dads do. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox (For extra creaminess, consideradding a spoonful of mayonnaise.) It will have your holiday guests or weekend company thinking you worked in the kitchen all day. Learn how to make creamy lima beans....

It’s a must-try for any Easter brunch menu or ladies' luncheon; guests can’t get enough! canpineapple chunks in juice, drained 1(13.5-oz.) jarpitted dark cherries in heavy syrup, drained (stems removed) 1(11-oz.) Credit: Abigail Wilt Cook over medium, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, and stir in butter. Cool completely, about 10 minutes. Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes....