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."

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.

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 delightfully green swamp rice, inspired by a famous green soup recipe, is delicious, nutritious, beautiful, and a very versatile side dish. Herbaceous and savory, you can serve it as-is, or season it further—fortified with a chunk of butter, a squeez...

These Halloween pumpkin whoopie pies would be an amazing treat even without decorating them, but once you see how easy it is to do, you'll have to try it. No artistic experience needed!

Beef-stuffed onions, or salantourmasi, are so delicious. Chef John separates onions into layers, fills with Greek-seasoned beef and rice, and then slow-baked in a tomato-onion broth.

This cowboy butter steak toast features a compound butter that pairs perfectly with steak, and is used to butter and toast thick French bread slices, topped with a quick pan-seared steak. You'll be happy to know how to make this, even if you can't ride a...

Clams Casino is a classic New England seafood appetizer featuring clams on the half shell, topped with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, bacon, and often bell peppers or shallots, then baked or broiled until golden brown.

Clams Casino Stuffed Pasta Shells are a twist on the popular appetizer - clams casino. Bacon, clams, peppers, cream, and cheese are stuffed into pasta shells for a truly incredible dinner.

This chicken Salisbury steak recipe is Chef John's award-winning Salisbury steak recipe, but with chicken, and is it ever good! The moist chicken patties with their mushroom pan sauce are absolutely delicious on their own, and even more so over mashed pot...

Chef John's New Orleans Mac and Cheese is a beautifully creamy, just-decadent-enough mac and cheese. Hollow bucatini pasta takes on the Cajun-spiced sauce magnificently, and the classic Holy Trinity of vegetables is so good you'll wonder why you've never...

This creamy green goddess dressing recipe is a delicious dip or salad dressing! It's filled with fresh herbs like parsley, tarragon, and chives.

This delightfully green swamp rice, inspired by a famous green soup recipe, is delicious, nutritious, beautiful, and a very versatile side dish. Herbaceous and savory, you can serve it as-is, or season it further—fortified with a chunk of butter, a squeez...

This red skin potato recipe is a go-to side dish. You have to do only a few things, and if you do those things, we're talking intense potato side dish pleasure! The best roasted red potatoes start with a heavy roasting pan, a generous amount of olive oil,...

Chef John’s Mississippi chicken chili could not be easier to make in the slow cooker with only a handful of ingredients. Made with cannellini beans, pepperoncini peppers, and a whole stick of butter , the chili comes out rich and delicious. You can substi...