Category Dinner

Introduction Did you know that the term “gratin” comes from the French word gratter, meaning “to scrape”?1 It refers to the delicious, crispy crust that forms on top of a baked dish—the part everyone fights over at the dinner table.…

Introduction Did you know that a single Deep-Dish Pizza Pie slice from a classic Chicago pizzeria can weigh nearly a pound and contains more cheese than an entire standard 12-inch pepperoni pizza? Unlike its New York counterpart, which is built…

Introduction Did you know that since 2000, avocado consumption in the United States has tripled, with the average person now eating over 8 pounds of this superfood annually? It is no longer just a trend; it is a dietary staple.…

Introduction Did you know that the average oven takes nearly an hour to preheat and bake a potato, yet often results in a lackluster, soft skin? If you are still wrapping your spuds in foil and tossing them in the…

Introduction Did you know that in a recent survey of home cooking habits, “sheet pan dinners” ranked as the #1 preferred method for weeknight meals? It makes sense—we crave big flavor, but we hate the cleanup. Enter Baked Cajun Shrimp.…

Introduction Did you know that butternut squash sales spike by over 60% as soon as the temperature drops below 60°F? It is the quintessential autumn vegetable, yet so many of us limit it to soup. If you are craving the…

Introduction Did you know that during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, searches for “slow cooker sides” increase by over 400%? In the pantheon of Southern comfort food, few dishes command as much respect—and appetite—as Paula Deen’s Crockpot Mac and Cheese.…

Introduction Did you know that in a recent poll of comfort food favorites, bacon was voted the number one “flavor enhancer” across all sandwich categories? It turns out that everything really is better with bacon—especially when it joins forces with…

Introduction Did you know that spicy food consumption has risen by over 25% in the last five years, with “swicy” (sweet and spicy) and “creamy spicy” profiles leading the charge? We are in the golden age of flavor experimentation, and…

Introduction Did you know that in the “Blue Zones”—regions where people live the longest—beans are the cornerstone of the daily diet? While we often associate longevity foods with deprivation, this recipe proves that health and indulgence can coexist in the…