It’s tender and deeply chocolateyand easy to make. (Byrn notes in her Substack that the recipe likely predates baking powder.) It uses cake flour, but I typically cant be bothered, so mine calls for all-purpose. Credit: John T. Hill. Neither of our recipes call for a mixer; the cakes can be stirred together by hand. After a few years working forSouthern Living, the influence is now unmistakably clear. Give the recipe a try for yourself....

Edward Lee discusses his restaurant and Louisville, his adopted hometown. Everything was made from scratch cause it’s a lot cheaper. We had jars of things all over the house. Credit: Getty Images You know, now it would look real trendy and stuff. But back then it was like weird things, funky things fermenting in jars all over the house." And then 9/11 happened. It is this glorious, weird melting pot, very international, but it’s not American....

Egg custard pie is surprisingly easy and shockingly delicious. Just five staple ingredients come together for a decadent dessert that pairs perfectly with almost any meal. A dessert so simple to prepare, you’ll find a reason to make it for almost every gathering. Credit:Monica Farber / Southern Living Learn how to make egg custard pie. Monica Farber / Southern Living What Is Egg Custard Pie? This is a great pie to have on hand for a variety of occasions....

Egg in a hole is a fun breakfast that is easy to cook, even on busy mornings. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Love the convenience of one-pan cooking? Breakfast can be that easy with an egg-in-a-holean egg cooked toover-easy perfectioninside a slice of bread. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox No matter what you call it, the cooking process remains constant. Where Did Egg In A Hole Originate? What can we say?...

Our best egg salad recipe calls for just seven ingredients (plus salt and pepper). For a classic presentation, serve with crackers or on sandwich bread. It adds just a hint of sweetness for balance and is more complex. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Serve your egg salad alongsidecrackersor onbread, or offer up aveggie trayfor lots of dipping options. How To Make Egg Salad Boiling the eggs is the most time-consuming part of making egg salad....

Enjoy the magic of this year’s white cake! Oh, Christmas tree! If you are aneggnog drinker, then our Eggnog Layer Cake with Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting is for you. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis We’re adding a little dose of spirit to this frostingin the form of bourbon. The layers are baked in 6-inch pans for a taller dessert to show off the frosting tree....

This holiday cake steals the show. This towering four-layer cakeis creamy and slightly boozy. Repeat until the entire cake is covered. Credit:Monica Farber/Southern Living Use a Microplane grater to create the finest dusting of nutmeg on top. Your guests will love this new way to enjoy their Christmas eggnog. Whisk together half-and-half and egg yolks in a glass bowl. Gradually whisk half-and-half mixture into sugar mixture. Cook over medium, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to bubble, 7 to 8 minutes....

Bite-sized eggnog truffles are perfect for parties, gifts, or even stockings. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox These super-creamy truffles truly capture the essence ofeggnog. Ingredients 2(12-oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Top with eggnog, butter, and nutmeg. Microwave on High until almost smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

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Looking for a lower-carb alternative tolasagna? Try these delicious Eggplant Rollups filled with herbed ricotta and baked in yourfavorite marinara sauce. The eggplant is sliced into strips that are salted well to draw out excess moisture. Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Then the strips are baked until tender and noodle-like and rolled into tasty little cheese-filled bundles. Best of all, this hearty dish only requires five ingredients plus a few everyday pantry items to make....

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You shouldn’t save this classic brunch dish for restaurants only. it’s possible for you to easily make it at home. Making a hollandaise and poaching eggs are two skills every home cook should know how to do. Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke They’re fairly simple, but they’re easy to mess up. Nail these (and ultimately this eggs Benedict recipe), and you’ll impress anyone. What Is Eggs Benedict?...

An elegant twist on a breakfast casseroleperfect for entertaining. Sunday morning just got better. Yes, you read that right: This hollandaise comes together entirely in ablender. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Easy, impressive, and oh-so-satisfying, this eggs Benedict casserole is calling your name. This casserole can be assembled and refrigerated up to 16 hours ahead. For longer storage, bake and cool completely. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Wrap tightly and freeze for up to three months....