Umami-rich miso and flowery sweet honey elevate all the natural flavors of perfectly roasted vegetables. We dress these humble vegetables up withhoney, apple cider vinegar, and white miso. Miso is a traditional Japanese ingredient made from fermented soybeans. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Find it in the refrigerated section of your grocery stores produce department. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place beets in bottom of a large microwavable bowl....

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This Southern spin on the classic cocktail has a tart and spicy kick from pepperoncini peppers. We’re adding apepperonciniriff to this drink, aligning it with the popularMississippi roastthat features the tart chili. A splash of pepperoncini juice adds tangy, slightly spicy, faintly bitter notes to the usually savory cocktail. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox A garnish of pepperoncini and pickledokraadds a unique twist that takes this beloved cocktail in a new direction....

This comforting Mississippi chicken recipe is bound to become a family favorite dinner. Bonus: It’s made in a slow cooker so it’s extra easy. Learn how to make Mississippi Chicken, and treat your family to a new favorite weekday dinner. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely And use fresh, flat-leaf parsley for garnish and a hit of freshness. Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?...

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox A Mississippi mud cake is universally appreciated at Southern events. Why Is It Called Mississippi Mud Cake? Why the name Mississippi mud cake? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Freeze for up to three months for longer storage, either sliced (for quick grabbing) or whole. Bring to room temperature before serving. bag miniature marshmallows Chocolate Frosting: 1/2cupunsaltedbutter 1/3cupmilk 6Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoa 1 (16-oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

This one is for the chocolate lovers. Heres everything you should probably know about making this indulgent dessert. Why Is It Called Mississippi Mud Pie? Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Besides the chocolate, the remaining brownie ingredients are all baking pantry staples. Pudding Layer On top of the dense, fudgy brownie is the light, creamy chocolate pudding. Plus, using half-and-half instead of milk helps it set more firmly....

It reminds us a bit of thehash brown casseroleatCracker Barrel. Learn how to make Mississippi mud potatoes. If you have leftovers, scoop them into an airtight container and let them cool completely. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Then, keep them in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat servings in the microwave, or warm the whole casserole dish in the oven. you might add fresh scallions if you want a burst of bright onion flavor....

Tangy pepperoncini peppers liven up pork chop dinners. Acidic, spicy, and a little sweet, they transformpork chopsinto a tangy and tasty weeknight supper. (They also star in the famousMississippi Pot Roast, which inspired this pork chop recipe.) Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Sprinkle pork chops evenly on both sides with ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high until smoking....

Mississippi pot roast may involve a ranch dressing packet, but there’s no salad in sight. Mississippi Pot Roast is a hearty comfort meal that packs a unique punch. Learn how to make it and your family will be requesting it specially. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Serve Mississippi Pot Roast with mashed potatoes and fresh, chopped flat-leaf parsley. What Is Mississippi Pot Roast? This recipe sears the roast to lock in moisture and ensures a delicate roast throughout the slow-cooking process....

A frugal approach to stretching meat leads to an alluring crisp, delicious Mississippi slugburger. These uniqueburgerswere sold for a nickel. “Slug,” slang for a fake nickel, was the inspiration for the name. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The burgers are dense, in a good way, with more chew to them than traditional burgers. And you’ll stretch a pound of meat into six very satisfying burgers. What’s in Mississippi Slugburgers?...

Our Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie recipe is perfect for the holidays or your next church potluck. It’s one dish you’ll want to put your name on. We would’ve guessed bourbon. Credit: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Torie Cox Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen We’ll let you in on a few secrets. First, bake the sweet potatoes. Don’t microwave or boil them. You’ll be amazed by what this single step does to the flavor....

But as the town continues to grow as a tourist destination, its restaurant landscape is expanding, too. Among Cherry’s favorite Branson eats? “Local fish out of our lakes,” she says, “Or barbecue and smoked meats. A nighttime view of Highway 76 in Branson, Missouri,.Credit:Getty Images I can’t eat enough.” From dinner shows to theme park treats to classic breakfast spots, Branson is a must-visit for foodies. Here are five types of foods you should try if you visit Branson, Missouri....

Our Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes yield 12 perfect portions, each topped with berries and adollop of whipped cream. Just use whatever berries are seasonally available. Ingredients Crust 1cupgraham cracker crumbs (from 1 [13.5-oz.] Credit: Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Line a 12-cup standard-size muffin pan with paper or foil muffins liners. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt in a small bowl....