Looking for easy weeknight dinners that basically cook themselves? These recipes come together fast, require simple ingredients, and guarantee you’ll spend less time cooking and cleaning, and more time enjoying a delicious meal.

Chef John's gingerbread Basque cheesecake gives a seasonal twist to the very best method for making cheesecake. It's fast and easy, does not need a crust, and there's a remedy for the nearly-inevitable cracks—just make a few of the bonus piped royal icing...

This Amish apple fritter bread is one of the most beautiful quick breads you'll ever see, and you'll have the apple fritter experience without the messy pan frying. If you're having people over for the holidays, bake this loaf in the evening to make your...

Get ready to make an easy, delicious Christmas dinner from start to finish! In this festive step-by-step guide, Nicole shows you how to pull together a full holiday menu—from comforting sides and show-stopping desserts to elegant appetizers and a perfectl...

This Black Friday grilled cheese with kitchen sink cranberry sauce has it all. It's the best day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich ever, with Brie, leftover turkey, and a delicious homemade cranberry sauce, that, we kid you not, includes every good thing but th...

Chef John's sausage gravy dressing is one gorgeous-looking stuffing, crispy on top and moist inside, rich and satisfying. There's no pre-made sausage in the ingredient list, but the ground turkey you'll use, along with just the right seasonings, create th...

Looking for cozy winter soups that practically make themselves? In this video, Nicole shares five easy slow cooker recipes that are hearty, comforting, and perfect for cold nights.

Think mashed potatoes are just a side dish? Think again! We’re transforming this classic comfort food into 12 creative recipes that go way beyond the side dish.

This apple cider chicken could not be simpler or more delicious. Chicken breasts cook first in sage-infused butter, then return to a sweet-sour pan sauce of reduced apple cider and vinegar. The pan sauce is then finished to glistening perfection in the cl...

Don't worry, this is 100% mollusk-free. The name comes from the fact that these used to cost a nickel, and in the past, the slang term for nickel was "slug."

Craving burgers with a twist? In this video, Nicole shares four grilled, cheeseburger-inspired recipes that go way beyond the bun. From juicy, melty classics to fun, fresh takes on burger flavors, these easy recipes are perfect for summer grilling, weekni...

This fork-tender apple cider pot roast is exactly what mashed potatoes are made for. Though this preparation is often used with pork, beef, too, is absolutely delicious cooked in this apple cider sauce.

Looking for cozy, comforting dinners that practically cook themselves? In this video, Nicole makes five easy slow cooker recipes that are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly fall nights.

Chef John's fiery red devil cocktail meatballs are perfect for your Halloween party or tailgate. The very savory meatballs, enveloped in a sticky, sweet, tangy, spicy sauce, are really an excellent choice—they won't spook your guests, but bring them back...

This apple butter recipe cooks apples, sugar, and spices real slow but it's well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste.