What Is Baked Oatmeal? Baked oatmeal is perfect for a crowd and easy to prepare ahead of time for a weekend brunch. Or, serve it for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Credit:Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin It also reheats wonderfully in the oven, making it a great make-ahead dish or perfect for leftover snacks. For denser baked oatmeal, omit the baking powder....

Impress your guests with these decadent oysters. Evans says that shucking oysters is about finesse, not strength. “Secure the blade of an oyster knife into the hinge of the oyster. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Then crank the handle of the knife instead of forcing the knife into the shell,” he advises. Not confident in your oyster-shucking skills just yet? Don’t worry: you might ask your local seafood prover to shuck your oysters for you....

This easy baked potato soup is topped with bacon for the perfect weeknight meal. Thepotato souprecipe comes together rather quickly. To cut down on cooking time, you’re able to alsomicrowave your potatoesbefore peeling and mashing. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Just be sure to pierce them with a fork before placing them in the microwave. Top with bacon bits and Cheddar, and you’re sure to hear a cheer from your dinner crowd....

For this super-fast variation of tortellini Alfredo, start with a package of cremini mushrooms. Pick up a package of refrigerated tortellini from your grocery store. You get the picturetortellini to the rescue. Credit:ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL For this super-fast variation of tortellini Alfredo (dinner in under 25 minutes? ), we start thisskillet supperby cooking down a package of cremini mushrooms. Let the mushrooms cook all the way to allow excess moisture to evaporate....

The ragu is filled with the tangy flavors of tomatoes and marinara sauce. What Is Baked Ziti? It’s also usually topped with a bountiful layer of cheese and then baked until bubbly and golden brown. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley It hits all the notes when you’re craving cheesy, rich Italian food. What is the difference between baked ziti and lasagna? Baked ziti andclassic lasagnahave many of the same ingredients, but baked ziti is much faster than lasagna....

We reimagined baked ziti using store-bought rotisserie chicken. Learn how to make baked ziti with chicken, and trust us on this oneeveryone will enjoy it! What Is Baked Ziti? Credit:Will Dickey; Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar While this dish might be full of Italian flavors,baked zitiis not a traditional Italian dish. But delicious it is. Baked ziti can be made ahead for a weeknight meal that’s ready to serve when you are....

Baked ziti with sausage is a classic pasta dinner, ideal for busy weeknights. A classic pasta bake for busy weeknights, our baked ziti with sausage is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And, trust us, it’s this homemade sausage meat sauce that really packs in the flavor. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Buffy Hargett The addition of pancetta, or cured pork belly, makes thismid-week casserolea meat lover’s dream. If you haven’t used pancetta before, it’s the same thing asbaconjust without the smoke....

Add fresh vegetables to a classic baked pasta. When making a pasta dish, one simple trick will take the dish from good to great. Quality ingredients are a must; always choose the best cheese, sausages, and vegetables available. Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke The key to making great tasting pasta, however, is in the cooking water. Add about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to a large stockpot of water before boiling....

Turn a bounty of this summer squash into an irresistible side of baked zucchini fries. Learn how to make zucchini fries. These are baked in an oven, so they’re extra crispy and tender. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Recruit some folks to help you! Any jarred marinara sauce will work for dipping, but our Test Kitchen prefers Rao’s brand. If you’re not a fan of marinara, substitute Alfredo sauce or pesto....

We recommend making two batches of these blueberry muffinsone to enjoy and one to freeze for later. Learn how to make blueberry muffins. And good news, you could use frozen blueberries if that’s all you have on hand. Credit:Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living This recipe is designed with frozen berries in mind. Oh yes, and an oven, of course. Add a pat of butter, if desired. Credit:Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living...

Trust us, they’re different. Wander down the baking aisle of any grocery store and you’ll notice several boxes labeled baking chocolate. Some say unsweetened, others bittersweet or semisweet, and another is labeled German’s sweet chocolate. Credit:Southern Living There’s actually quite a big difference. We’ve broken it all down for you, from types of chocolate to how to use it. Southern Living What Is Baking Chocolate? There are several kinds of baking chocolate, but in its purest form, baking chocolate is unsweetened chocolate....

And are they interchangeable? What Are Baking Pans? The edge also helps keep any toppings or crumbs from falling off the edge into your oven. Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle They are designed with minimal edges to easily slide cookies off the baking pan without breaking the cookie. Compared to baking pans, these pans have more limitations because the surface is entirely flat. These are made with two layers of metal with an open layer between which insulates the air....

Getty Images/Minh Hoang Cong / 500px Baking is not immune to trends. Remember when we all started makingsourdoughduring the pandemic? Sometimes food trends surround an ingredient, like thebaconphenomenon of the mid-aughts and early 2010s. Credit:Getty Images/Minh Hoang Cong / 500px In the United States, the fruit is grown commercially in Florida, Hawaii, and California. Inside, the fruit features many edible small seeds surrounded by a yellowish-orange aril containing its juice....