A make-ahead sweet potato casserole with roasted sweet potatoes, a lightly sweet filling and a crunchy brown-sugar pecan streusel for Thanksgiving.
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9 Mistakes That Ruin Smoked Turkey (and How to Fix Them)
From a half-frozen bird to a stuffed cavity and rubbery skin, these nine smoked turkey mistakes are easy to avoid with USDA temperatures and a few pitmaster fixes.
Texas Chili vs Chili Con Carne: What’s the Difference?
Texas chili is a strict, no-beans style of chili con carne; here is where the line falls on beans, meat, chiles and cook-off rules.
Halloween Party Queso Dip in 15 Minutes, With a Sour Cream Spiderweb
A smooth Texas-style queso made on the stovetop in about 15 minutes, topped with an easy sour cream spiderweb for Halloween parties.
Texas Pecan Crop Is Bigger in 2026, but Prices May Rise: What It Means for Holiday Baking
AgriLife estimates about 39 million pounds of Texas pecans this year, up from 32 million, but heat and disease could hurt quality and retail prices may edge up.
Slow Cooker Texas Chili With Chuck Roast (No Beans)
Texas-style bowl of red made in the slow cooker with chuck roast, dried ancho and guajillo chiles and masa harina. No beans, lots of flavor.
Texas Pecan Pie With a Brown Butter Filling
A classic Texas pecan pie made richer with browned butter, with tips for a filling that sets every time and make-ahead steps for Thanksgiving.
Crockpot Dinner Recipes: Easy, Delicious Slow Cooker Meals for Busy Weeknights
When life gets busy, crockpot dinner recipes make it easier to serve a warm, homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With a slow cooker, you can combine a few simple ingredients in the morning and come home to tender meat, flavorful vegetables, and […]
3-Ingredient Nutella No-Bake Cream Pie
A cool slice of chocolate-hazelnut cream pie has a way of disappearing quickly: the filling is silky, the crust is lightly crisp, and every bite tastes rich without requiring a hot oven. This 3-ingredient Nutella no-bake cream pie turns a familiar cream-pie idea into an […]
How To Make Fruit Punch? 4-Step Guide For Your House Party This Weekend
A big pitcher of fruit punch should look as refreshing as it tastes: bright fruit, plenty of ice, and a fizzy finish that makes the whole kitchen feel ready for a party. This easy homemade fruit punch combines pineapple, orange, and cranberry juices with lemon-lime […]