These juicy and tender baby back ribs can be made easily right in the oven. Using the oven simplifies cooking baby back ribs. Brush slabs evenly with oil; sprinkle with spice mixture, gently patting to adhere. Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey Wrap each slab with heavy-duty aluminum foil; place on prepared wire rack. Bake in preheated oven until tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours....

Buttermilk is the secret to this light and lemony baked French toast recipe. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, cream, sugar, and other ingredients. After placing the bread slices in the baking dish, let stand an hour before baking. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Are you hosting aweekend brunchor have overnight guests coming? Make this satisfying anddelicious breakfast casseroleahead of time. Let the bread slices soak, covered, in the baking dish one day before serving....

The easiest way to make great chicken for dinner. Oven-baked chicken drumsticks are the perfectweeknight mealto whip up when you just don’t know what to make. For the easiest and best way to makegreat baked chicken, this is the recipe you need. Credit: Antonis Achilleos Reheat (thawed) drumsticks in a 350F oven until hot throughout. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired to crisp up the skin. Ingredients 10skin-on chicken legs (about 4 lbs....

Easy baked sweet potatoes are a wonderful dinner or side dish. You’re likely to have all the ingredients in your pantryyou just need four, plus the sweet potatoes. Learn how to make baked sweet potatoes, and feel free to personalize the toppings to your preferences. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen But you could actually use just the method to bake the potatoes. Then, pick your toppings that you want, including pulled pork, ground chicken, and more....

Juicy, crispy chicken without the deep fry. Will Dickey These Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs deliver a crackly-crisp coating with tender, juicy meat. While many Southerners are fans of deep-fried chicken, this simple and mess-free version will surely satisfy. Credit:Will Dickey Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese provide a savory and satisfying coating on these oven-fried chicken thighs. The chicken thighs are pounded into cutlets and baked on a wire rack. Serve with a lemon slice and a fresh salad and wedge ofcornbreadoryeast roll....

This classic oven-roasted asparagus recipe is a side fit for nearly any meal. Want to know the best part? It takes little to no effort. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Simply trim the ends of the asparagus, season, and pop the crispy green veggie in the oven. Just like that, you’ll have a go-to side dish for your holiday celebration or weeknight supper. Drizzle evenly with olive oil; sprinkle evenly with garlic, salt, and pepper....

This classic roasted corn on the cob is welcome on the plate any day of the year. Sweet, fresh corn is a popular addition tosummer salads, soups, and pastas. Stacks of corn on the cob complete summer barbecues. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman When they’re all done, remove the foil and serve the mouth-watering side dish to your grateful crowd. Sweet, high-quality corn in season yields the best result....

This easy pork butt recipe is great for salad, sandwiches, sliders, and more. A pork butt is the ultimate multi-tasking meal. And the great thing about this one? Credit:Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn You don’t need a special smoker or grill. Your oven will do the work. Your kitchen will smell amazing as the meat roasts all afternoon in the oven. Credit:Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn A 4- to 5-pound pork butt will take around four hours or longer to cook....

Don’t wait for the holidays to putroasted root vegetableson the menu. You may be tempted to roast everything together in one pan. The spiced pecans make agreat cocktail appetizeror snack. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Double or triple the ingredient amounts and store some away in an airtight container. There is no need to toast the pecans beforehand. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake until toasted....

A show-stopping salmon dish for springtime suppers and holidays. Place salmon on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Rub spice mixture over fish. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Grate zest from 1 of the oranges to yield 1/2 teaspoon. Use a knife to remove peel and pith of all 4 oranges; slice crosswise into rounds....

This mile-high chocolate pie is inspired by a Southern classic: the MoonPie. TheMoonPieis wonderful, famous, and worthy of such adoration, but technically, it’s not a pie. So we stepped in to fill the gap between the name and the thing. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox We guarantee the work is totally worth it. (1 oz.) Place graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

Rise and shine to a delicious breakfast. When baked, they turn deliciously smooth, adding yet another texture to an already otherworldly breakfast casserole. you’re able to warm up some maple syrup for the topping, or sprinkle on powdered sugar. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The extra hint of brightness from the fruit will bring this whole blueberry French toast casserole up. And don’t be afraid to toss on another handful of berries before serving....

This breakfast casserole brings all the flavor of the festive beverage into a sweet one-dish breakfast. Holiday hosts know that amake-ahead breakfastcasserole can save Christmas morning. You have presents to wrap, cards to sign, and family to see. Credit: Caitlin Bensel There’s no reason to spend extra time in the kitchen on such a happy, but busy morning. This Eggnog French Toast Casserole brings all the flavor ofthe festive beverageinto a sweet one-dish breakfast....