2011 Best Recipes

Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Belgian Waffles with Blackberry Maple Syrup

These fluffy waffles are filled with the sweet, lemony flavor of their muffin cousins. Cook up the batter as waffles or pancakes for breakfast or dinner. Finish the fruity flavors with our Blackberry Maple Syrup.

Recipe: Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Peppery watercress fills in for traditional greens, and fresh peaches, cilantro, and black-eyed peas add fresh flair.

Recipe: Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

This delicious mac and cheese is light on the butter and cheese yet still melts in your mouth. Change the flavor profile of the recipe with combinations such as sweet peas and proscuitto or ham and broccoli.

Recipe: Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie

This recipe may just replace your old, tried-and-true chicken pot pie recipe. Use refrigerated piecrusts to make this supper an easy must-have.

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Peanut Butter TrufflesRecipe:Homemade Chocolate-Dipped CaramelsRecipe:Sweetheart Sugar Cookies

Who doesn’t love a little bite of something sweet? These easy-to-make petite treats fill the bill.

Recipe: Praline-Pecan French Toast

Assemble this breakfast treat the night before for a fabulously easy and special morning meal.

Recipe: Goat Cheese and Strawberry Grilled Cheese

Make a healthier version of grilled cheese by substituting flavorful goat cheese and strawberries.

Recipe: Buttermilk Pound Cake with Custard Sauce

We sampled this traditional pairing several different ways and loved them all, but our favorite was a warm pound cake with chilled custard.

Recipe: Mango-Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

This is a delicious partner for grilled fish. Don't forget fresh crusty bread to soak up every bit of the warm vinaigrette.

Recipe: Rosemary Roast Lamb

Fresh herbs and a touch of anchovy paste give this roast a beautiful crust and delicious depth of flavor.

Recipes: Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Dill with a Creamy Lemon Horseradish Sauce

Serve up this easy roasted salmon recipe with a Creamy Lemon Horseradish Sauce and basmati rice with peas, parsley, and mint.

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Mississippi Mud BrowniesRecipe: Caramel-Pecan BrowniesRecipe: Marbled Brownies

Try one—or all—of these sensational chocolate treats. The base is a rich, dark brownie that you can customize to suit your taste.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Tiramisù

Tiramisù is always delicious. Throw sweet tea into the mix and you'll have a to-die-for dessert.

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Browns

In need of a little comfort? Tuck into the classic knife-and-fork sandwich smothered in Mornay sauce for a decadent Southern dish.

Recipe: Fried Chicken Bites

Serve these zesty chicken bites warm or cold with a side of blue cheese or honey mustard dressing. The kids will love these, too!

Recipe: Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

A hint of tea, brown sugar, and rosemary makes up the marinade for this grilled chicken. The combination is irresistible!

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Sweet Tea RiceRecipe: Sweet Tea Rice TabboulehRecipe: Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Tea gives these rice dishes subtle flavor and color.

Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pies

Crisp rhubarb has a tart flavor that teams up perfectly with sweet strawberries. For a fried version, read How to Make Fried Strawberry Pies.

Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes

It doesn't get much more Southern than a plate of Fried Green Tomatoes. Great on sandwiches, in salads, or plain, this is a recipe every Southern cook should master.

Recipe: Kentucky Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber, cream cheese, and fresh herbs make the filling for this delightful finger food. Add a festive trim with spicy micro-greens.

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Cherry-Bourbon Ice CreamRecipe: Coffee-Chocolate Ice Cream

You won’t believe these amazingly delicious ice creams are all low calorie!

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Best Beef BurgersRecipe:Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger

Dress up our Best Beef Burgers with fresh herbs, bacon, and a hearty scoop of pimiento cheese.

Recipe: Lightened Squash Casserole

Take advantage of this golden veggie in a lightened version of squash casserole. A combo of cornflakes and French fried onions add an irresistible crunch, without adding too many calories.

Recipe: Insalata con Peche

Combine prosciutto, fresh peaches, and mozzarella cheese for an irresistible salad. Sprinkle with fresh thyme to add some zip.

Recipe: Summer Grilled Peach Salad

Grilled peaches served atop a bed of arugala make for a great summertime salad. Add gorgonzola cheese and pecans for the perfect final touch.

Recipe: Grilled Tri-Tip with Citrus-Chile Butter

Rethink steak night! Serve grilled lean tri-tip with a zesty citrus butter made with lime and lemon zest, fresh thyme, and jalapeño peppers.

Recipe: Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

Homemade lemon curd delivers a burst of bright citrus flavor to this simple-to-fix pie, and it can be made up to 2 weeks ahead. You'll have about ½ cup lemon curd left after making the pie. Serve it alongside the pie, drizzle over fresh fruit, or try it as a spread on hot biscuits.

Recipe: Herbed Tomato Tart

This updated tomato pie is served pizza-style on a puff pastry with a combination of feta and mozzarella cheese. An assortment of herbs along with colorful fresh tomatoes gives this tomato tart its wonderful flavor.

Recipe: Skillet-Roasted Okra and Shrimp

Only six simple ingredients impart tons of flavor in this dish. Use the freshest shrimp you can find more best results.

Recipe: Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

This delicious apple bundt cake features a sweet cream cheese filling and homemade praline frosting. Garnish the frosting with extra toasted pecans.

Recipe: Mini Muffulettas

You can easily make these mini muffulettas the day before the game. Just assemble, place in zip-top freezer bags, and refrigerate overnight. Store-bought craft paper and simple twine make clever, team-inspired sandwich wrappers.

Watch: Mini Muffulettas

Recipe: Pesto-Crusted Pork Chops with Sweet-and-Sour Collards

Use pesto as a flavorful coating on pork chops and serve alongside collards seasoned with brown sugar and red pepper.

Recipe:Chicken Under a Skillet

A juicy, flavorful grilled whole chicken is a dynamite dish! Rosemary leaves, lemon zest, garlic, and herbs de Provence impart great flavor, but it's the grill that really does the work.

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Sticky-Bun Pumpkin MuffinsRecipe:Pecan-Pumpkin Bread

Sticky buns and pumpkin bread combine in this amazing muffin recipe. A mixture of toasted pecans, butter, and brown sugar creates the sweet topping. Serve these for breakfast, or skip the "sticky" part and make Pecan-Pumpkin Bread instead.

Recipe: Fettucine with Zucchini and Pecans

Pecans aren't just for dessert. Try them toasted in this Italian-inspired fettucine with fresh basil and Asiago cheese.

Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Combine your favorite Thanksgiving desserts into one delicious cheesecake! A sweet Praline Topping sends this dessert over the edge.

Recipe: Creole Deep-Fried Turkey

Southerners love to fry their food, and there's no stopping us when it comes to our Thanksgiving turkey. Give this fried turkey recipe a try and enjoy the flavors that only deep-frying can create.

Recipe: Persimmon-Pear Salad with a Honey-Cider Vinaigrette

The flavors of the season shine in this elegant salad.

Recipe: Marinated Shrimp-and-Artichokes

This recipe can double as a side dish or appetizer. Feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a garlic-and-herb marinade give the shrimp and artichokes outstanding flavor.

Recipe: Fried Confetti Corn

Cream, bacon, and sweet peppers take this dish from down-home to top shelf.

Recipe: Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Shallots and a touch of brown sugar bring out the sweetness in the beans.

Recipe: Herb-and-Potato Chip-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Potato chips? On a roast? You betcha! They add wonderful salty crunch to this showstopping entrée.

Recipe: Capital Eggnog

This decadent beverage qualifies for the name “sipping dessert,” whether you serve it with or without alcohol. You’ll have lots of egg whites left over—use them in angel food cake or meringue cookies.

Recipe from Bartender David Burnette of The Capital Hotel; Little Rock, Arkansas

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Prepare this one-dish wonder up to a month before you plan to serve it. It’s just right for a weeknight supper or casual entertaining.