Bonus: My toddler devoured it. Its not that Im a bad cook; hes just a better one. And though my pop in-A self prefers to follow a recipe, he does not. Credit:ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KATHLEEN VARNER; FOOD STYLING: MAGGIE RUGGIERO Begrudgingly, he agreed. ThisEasy Beef And Broccoli Stir-Frywas the chosen enemy. To start, it takes just 20 minutes. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Plus, we didnt have to buy a lot of ingredients....

And he’s not alone. Getty Images Being married to a professionalchef, Ive accepted certain things about our kitchen. Dont get him started. Credit:Getty Images The same goes forplastic food wrap. I used to laugh at his disdain for the thin tubes wed buy from the grocery store. Id hear him grumbling and swearing as he tried to wrap leftovers with it. Credit:Costco Hed go through rolls quickly, claiming he needed more to do it right....

One contained pretty, multicolored candies; the other was packed with nothing but pitch-black, licorice-flavored jelly beans. Licorice as a treat has been a recurring enigma in our relationship for the past 20 years. My husband has always been a fan of what I call vintage candies. Credit:Getty Images If its waxy, chalky, and old-fashioned, hes all in. Why Do People Like Licorice? Maybe its likecilantro, I thought to myself. Credit:Getty Images...

The first time I heard my mother-in-law ask, Will someone get the salmon out? the morning of Thanksgiving, I was perplexed to say the least. And even though Christmas is a big deal, Thanksgiving is a bigger get-together for the entire family. Credit:ShootingRichard/Getty Images Whats not to love? Theres turkey,pies, and a gorgeous assortment of side dishes with all the usual suspects. But the biggest surprise of a Thanksgiving dish to me came in the form of an appetizer....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. All of a sudden, Im 11 again. Amazon Just in time for Halloween, theviral floating candles from TikTokand Instagram are finally on sale. Credit:Amazon Its like Im 11 again, and my wizarding school letter came after all. TheJmtone Floating Candlesare no ordinary Halloween candles. They come with a wand, but one simple flick doesnt necessarily do the trick. Credit:Amazon Its also easy to set up the candles on a tabletop or shelf....

This no-bake recipe is perfect for spring. Not mineshe loves a good dessert and I can always make her something special for Mothers Day. (And theres no gift receipt required!) Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Thisno-bakedessert tastes like a combination oftiramisuand lemon cheesecake. Then you dip the ladyfingers in a mixture of lemon juice and sugar. Its as easy as can beyou dont even have to turn on the oven....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. It does work wonders. Stains are bound to happen, but that doesnt make them any less irritating to deal with. Credit:Amazon Grease, makeup, sauce, mud, or coffee can prove perilous for your clothing. Luckily, there are effective ways toget rid of stainsat home. My mother’s (and now my) go-to for the hardest-to-clean stains isFels-Naptha bar soap. Credit:Amazon I largely forgot it existed until a stubborn stain on a brand-new dress prompted me to call my mom....

Quicker and easier than almost any other biscuit. What Are Sour Cream Biscuits? Sour cream biscuits are basically shortcut biscuits made with just three ingredients. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox In short, they are delicious clouds of buttery goodness. No rolling or chilling; just mix and bake. Each bite literally melts into your mouth with buttery, sour creamy flavor. Credit: Wendy Yarborough Basically, they are so easy to make that they can make an appearance quickly for any occasion....

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Heres how to make it your own. All of a sudden, the festivities are underway and the stomachs are starting to rumble. It’s become one of our most beloved traditions to look forward to each year. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Audrey Davis Sweet, savory, and occasion-worthy, these dishes come together for the easiest special meal ever. (And can all be made ahead of time....

It takes all the work out of dinner. What Is Wick Fowlers 2-Alarm Chili Kit? Those days tend to also be perfect for enjoying a warm bowl of comforting, classic chili. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Using Wick Fowlers cuts my chili prep time in half. Moreover, I can be confident that the balance of spices and heat is just perfect. What’s in a Wick Fowlers 2-Alarm Chili Kit? Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas...

Thats why I sent my husband the link for this4-Ingredient Boursin Pasta. Why We Loved This Recipe Were no strangers to the magic of Boursin cheese in our family. ), the grocery list for this recipe is slim, so that was the first win. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Marianne Williams; Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines The resulting dish isnt overwhelmingly sauce-y but has just the right amount of creaminess. In case you were concerned, the aforementioned toddler ate it up....

Not every cornbread dressing is created equal. But, like any good old-fashioned recipe, there are several different versions that claim to be the best. This is not a time for the sweetened box mix. Credit:Brittany Conerly, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Ive made my dressing usingthis cornbread recipefor many years, and Ive loved the result. When crumbled with biscuits and sandwich bread, its pure magic. Any recipe that doesnt use sugar will do....