A perfect side dish for holidays but easy enough for any weeknight. Mashed sweet potatoes or garnet yams can always be found on our holiday or Thanksgiving table. Most often we make a double or triple recipe because everyone wants the leftovers! Elise Bauer Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer My father first came upon this idea in an old issue of Bon Appetit. We’ve reduced the sugar from the original recipe and added some salt and pepper....

Mulled wine is a must-have drink for the holidays. It’s big batch, perfect for parties, and easy to makeespecially with a slow cooker. Simply Recipes / Nancy Mitchell Mulled wine is one of my favorite things about winter. Simply Recipes / Nancy Mitchell (Bonus: It will make your house smell amazing.) (According to Vinepair,the Greeks did it, too.) Hot spiced wine is a holiday tradition throughout the world. In Germany it’s known as Gluhwein, and in the Nordic countries as Glogg....

Pumpkin waffles spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg are such a fun treat when the weather starts getting chilly! Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve with applesauce for the perfect fall breakfast. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Pumpkin waffles are the world’s best answer to leftover pumpkin puree. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Ever have a half-empty, opened can of pumpkin puree staring back at you when you launch the fridge?...

It’s everything you love about wings, only in burger form! I want to be outside with the grill going rather than huddled over a deep fryer! What is a Buffalo Chicken Burger? Nick Evans The basics of this burger are simpleit starts off with ground chicken which is very lean. I also add some hot sauce straight to the patties for some extra flavor! Grill them up and serve them on a toasted bun withblue cheese sauceand they are an instant summer classic!...

Crispy, thin, heart-shaped cookies with a touch of spice from cinnamon and cayenne. What is it about thin, crispy cookies? Take these chocolate cookies for example. Elise Bauer They seem so innocuous. They’re sort of seductive that way. Perfect for a Valentine sweetheart. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer If using salted butter, skip the added salt in the recipe. Do not pack down the flour. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and molasses....

Irresistible zesty, spicy corn fritters with a sweet chili dipping sauce. What would be your dream diet? If you asked me at dinner tonight, I would have to say, spicy corn fritters. Elise Bauer Yep, the corn fritter diet. (Haven’t you heard of it?) Just pile ‘em on. Elise Bauer Cook on medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce should continue to thicken as it cools....

Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham The time of year when summer meets fall is my absolute favorite. This creamed corn linguine takes me back to one of those late summer early fall evenings. I like cherry tomatoes, cilantro, basil, or even crumbled bacon bits as toppings. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Any color of corn will do. Allegedly, white and yellow corn taste the same. So, use whichever corn looks the best at the farmers market or grocery store....

This spicy cucumber and jalapeno salad is an easy and refreshing side for any summer meal. It makes for a great side at barbecues throughout the summer. They are also petite, matching the size of the jalapenos. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe There is no need to peel them or remove their seeds. It will help you get even slices and speed up prep time. Toss well to combine. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe...

Hot sauce in the buttermilk marinade and cayenne in the breading equals seriously spicy bliss. Fried chicken is one of my favorite foods, hands down. What Are the Best Cuts of Chicken for Frying? Aaron Hutcherson For starters, you’ll want to use skin-on, bone-in cuts of chicken. How Can You Adjust the Spiciness? When it comes to fried chicken, the two main components are the meat itself and the crispy crust....

Zesty and spicy chicken, marinated with a cashew, garlic and jalapeno sauce. Grilled or broiled to a crisp golden brown and served with lime wedges. My father first found this Melissa Clark recipe in theNew York Timesin 2007. Elise Bauer We thought the combination of cashews, garlic, cilantro and jalapenos intriguing and worth a try. Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken Taste the jalapenos first, before using. Jalapenos vary in heat and sometimes you need more, sometimes less to get the desired heat level....

Here’s a classic recipe for Camarones al Ajillo, a.k.a. The shrimp gets quickly sauteed with garlic and jalapeno, then mixed with some coconut rice. Serve with coconut rice for a full meal. Elise Bauer If you get the timing right, this dish cooks up quite fast. Fresh or frozen shrimp are fine. you might also use either peeled or unpeeled shrimp. Elise Bauer you might choose to remove the tails, or leave the tails on for a more dramatic presentation....

We lovelambaround here, every which waybraised,roasted,grilled, and even made intomeatballs. Here is a spicy lamb stew, that is almost beefy in taste. Think of it as a spicy lamb pot roast. Elise Bauer Slow cooking, at a low, even temperature is important for the lamb shoulder to become tender. Pick lamb pieces that have some fat. Hot Hungarian paprika is not the regular Hungarian paprika which is sweet and mild....

I am completely hooked on its balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet with a hint of salt. It hits the perfect combo of flavors. And while tequila is great and all, you dont really need it. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph Its the perfect daytime sipper, taco night accompaniment, or worthy zero-proof party option for non-imbibers. Its easy to mix up for guests or yourself on just any old weeknight....