And the whipped cream is light and fluffy, with a great vanilla flavor from a whole vanilla bean. (If you’re free to’t find a bean, substitute one teaspoon vanilla bean paste.) The filling sets in the fridge so that it slices nicely. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The ripe bananas on top add pops of freshness and look pretty too. Wait to slice thebananasyou are using for the top until just before serving so they don’t turn brown....

This banana snack cake makes for a great afternoon snack or even a sweet breakfast on the go. Once the cake has cooled, make theeasy glazeusing butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Learn how to make Banana Snack Cake. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What’s The Difference Between A Cake And A Snack Cake? Just preheat your oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with foil, and top with your unpeeled bananas, spacing them out evenly....

You may need to microwave the sauce so that the consistency is thin enough to drizzle. (Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup is a good stand-in if you don’t have fudge sauce.) Learn how to make a classic banana split cake, a sure-fire dessert win for picnics and potlucks. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox But don’t worryeach one is simple and quick to assemble. Wrap and refrigerate up to two days ahead....

Get the best of both worlds with this icy treat. These fun, easy-to-make popsicles are very kid-friendly and perfect for summer. This creative combination gives you the best of both worlds. Credit: Southern Living We rely on store-bought banana pudding mix and chopped banana to make the base for the popsicle. You’ll want to freeze the creamy banana mixture thoroughly to get the whole effect of a true popsicle. We then dipped the chocolate-covered banana popsicle in rainbow sprinkles and topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry....

Bringing all the flavors of classic New Orleans bananas Foster into a fantastic cake. There are a few things you oughta know before you get started to ensure the most decadent of results. The first is to select perfectlyripe bananas for roasting. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hilegas It will give the look and feel of a moretraditional bananas Foster recipe. Learn how to make bananas Foster cake....

Jazz up your holiday baking with Barbara Bush’s Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe. Skeptical about the addition of chocolate to a pecan pie? Let former first lady Barbara Bush show you the light. Credit: bhofack2/Getty Images Talk about a ringing endorsement! “Mrs. Bush loved holiday treats,” the foundation wrote alongside the recipe onInstagram. “If you need a little baking inspiration this holiday season, try this Bush family favorite recipe.” Bush’s recipe for chocolate chip pecan pie is simple and timeless....

She ripped down forests and left whole towns in shambles. Reaching far past the usual coastal stomping grounds, she came inland to take everything from families and farmsteads. Where I live in southwestern Virginia, were hundreds of miles from any ocean. helene bridge post hurricane. Appalachia has seen hard times, but we dont usually worry about hurricanes. We lingered over coffee, laughing as the lights flickered and the wind howled....

Plants, not pork. The only difference is we use jackfruit instead ofpulled pork. For those unfamiliar with jackfruit, let us introduce you to this versatile ingredient. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster A large tropical fruit native to Asia, jackfruit has a spiky exterior and bulbs with large seeds inside. The texture is similar to shredded pork, which is why its a popular meat alternative. Although jackfruit is sold both fresh and frozen, the canned option is often easiest to find....

Two Southern favorites meet in this 20-minute recipe you’ll make on repeat. Can’t decide if you wantbarbecueormac and cheesefor dinner tonight? Barbecue Mac and Cheese is rich, creamy and tangythe ultimatecomfort food. Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas This dish is ready in 20 minutes and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Undercook the pasta by 1 minute. It will continue to cook in the creamy sauce while the crumb topping toasts under the broiler....

After this pulled pork pizza, you’ll never want boring and basic toppings again. Plus, extra pork turns into tomorrow night’s pasta dinner. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Pulled pork pizza? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox No, we havent lost our minds! This super-Southern riff onpizzaleverages leftovers to make weeknight dinners a breeze. But the best part is theres plenty of leftover pork for round twoand its completely different!...

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This quick and easy pickle brine recipe works with any vegetable or fruit. But did you know you could easily make your own pickle brine at home? You only need four ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time. Credit: Will Dickey What Is Pickle Brine? Ingredients for Basic Pickle Brine This master pickle brine calls for just four ingredients. Think of this recipe as a jumping-off point for you to riff to your heart’s content....

This classic recipe works as a dip, spread, or all by itself. It can be chunky, spiked with hot sauce and cayenne pepper, and stuffed into celery sticks. It can be made with extra mayonnaise for a creamy cracker topper. Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke The list goes on and on. A food processor will get the job done, but don’t cheat with the pre-grated stuff....