The Smokies resort is in their mayo era and were here for it. Dollywood Parks & Resorts ThinkDollywoodcant get any more Southern? No Southern spread is complete without mayo, fromAlabama BBQ sauceto a classicchocolate sheet cake. Credit:Dollywood Parks & Resorts And how would we ever have a salad? Mayo makes everything taste better and it makes summer dishes sing. Perhaps thats why Dukes Mayonnaise has become the official mayo of Dollywood....

Emily Post would agree. Laurey W. Glenn Eventetiquettecan be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of. Some, like saying best wishes instead of congratulations to a bride, may feel unnecessary today. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn Others are significant but not essential, such as following the communicated gift registry. While you may prefer to sit somewhere else, trust the party plannerand remember that your decision impacts others....

This easy-to-cook vegetable is even easier to ruin. You simply can’t beatasparagus. Cooking asparagus is simple, but it’s also easy to mess it up. Credit: Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Don’t Overcook It The number one mistake made when preparing asparagus is overcooking it. Another way to prevent overcooking is to shock the asparagus in an ice bath. Once you remove asparagus from the heat, pour the veggies into a bowl of ice-cold water....

you could’t rely on pop-up thermometers alone. Getty Images/Steven White Every November, the stress and excitement of preparingThanksgiving dinnerbegins. Some turkeys include pop-up thermometers that are already placed in the bird to make life more convenient. Credit:Getty Images/Steven White The idea is simple: the thermometers will pop up when the predetermined temperature is reached. But these handy indicators might not be as helpful as you think. Baker says there is also the possibility of having a faulty gear....

How to easily hang a collection of art pieces on the first try. Hanging Wall Art Give a random collection of art pieces museum-worthy treatment. She and her mom, designer Nancy Thornell, show you how in three easy steps. Credit: Photo Robbie Caponetto / Styling Anne Turner Carroll and Fran Keenan Group small, similar pieces together to make a greater impact. Hammer in the nail, and then take down the paper....

There wasnt a bite left in the 9-by-13, folks. I make afresh fruit saladto pair with it because you know, balance. Its truly a crowd-pleaser in every sense of the word. Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly It comes together extremely quickly, and it can be prepped ahead of time for busy weekends. Win, win, win. Credit:Jen Causey; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly...

This legendary New Orleans restaurant keeps shining. The legendary restaurant is busy year-round, but on this day lines stretch down the sidewalk. And they’re clearly doing it right. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Robbie Caponetto What Is Gumbo ZHerbes? Every bite, you’re tasting a whole meld of flavors. You wouldnt go, oh, this is carrot, or this is kale, he says. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Its almost like mixing paint colors to create a new color....

Favorite snack, meet new favorite dinner. We mix in a can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes for both acidity and smokiness. It may have never crossed your mind that Doritos are simply flavoredtortillachips. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Granted, the tortilla chips that are Doritos are definitely unique. But it’s this similarity that makes Doritos a reasonable ingredient for acorn tortilla-style casserole. How To Make Doritos Casserole Ahead To prepare this casserole in advance, assemble without baking....

A kid-friendly dinner the parents will happily serve. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Have arotisserie chicken? A bag of Doritos? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Need to make dinner in a hurry? While you may see Doritos as a favorite snack, they can have far more function. Doritos are basically tortilla chips with the added tastes of cheese and taco spices. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox That takes care of two flavors that you need in a taco-inspired casserole....

Why stop at just one bang out of chocolate when you could have double chocolate chip cookies? If you consider yourself part of the latter, a double chocolate chip cookie is the dessert for you. I decided to take an already good thing and make it even betterwith more chocolate, of course! Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox And after one bite, youll quickly realize that I’m not being hyperbolic....

We doubled the best part of apot piethe crustfor an indulgent take on a classic dish. Par-baking the bottom crust ensures that it stays golden and crisp, not soggy. Ingredients 2(14.1-oz.) Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez refrigerated piecrusts 12cup(4 oz.) unsalted butter, divided 2(6-oz.) Let piecrusts stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Unroll 2 piecrusts onto a lightly floured surface. Cut 3 (5-inch) circles from each crust. Gently roll each circle into an 8-inch round....

A recipe so easy to make, you’ll forget about buying pre-made crusts. Working with butter and shortening can be a game-changer. OurTest Kitchen foundthat a combination of butter and shortening provides the most workable texture and also great flavor. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The reason is simple:Shorteningis less likely to melt than butter due to its higher melting point. Combined, the two are unstoppable. The beauty of using a food processor to make pie dough is that it’s mostly hands-off....

This decadent layered pie is our new favorite holiday dessert. Two of our all-time favorite dessertspecan pie andcheesecakecombine in this decadent recipe. This Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie will be beautiful on the dessert table at any holiday gathering. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Your family might think you’ve baked aclassic pecan pieuntil they see the layers of cheesecake goodness inside. Ingredients Crust Single-Crust Pie Pastry...