This overnight french toast casserole is perfect for entertaining. Assemble the breakfast casserole the night before and then pop it in the oven the next morning. This indulgentbrunch casseroleis ideal for entertaining because it must be assembled and chilled eight hoursin advance. Credit:Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos fresh juice (from 1 orange) 1/2teaspoonground cinnamon 1 1/4teaspoonsvanilla extract, divided 2tablespoons(1 oz.) Spread mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray....

Dream sweet dreams of the Thanksgiving feast while your gravy comes together in the slow cooker. You cant havemashed potatoeswithout gravy, and the best gravy starts the night beforetrust us. Theslow-cookerstock is thickened with a roux and flavored with fresh parsley, thyme, and sage. Credit: FOOD STYLING: RUTH BLACKBURN; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY Ingredients 1(4 1/2-oz.) fresh turkey giblets, reserved from 1 (14- to 16-lb.) fresh or thawed, frozen whole turkey...

Crumbled crackers often top this casserole, but we prefer homemade breadcrumbs because they soak up more butter. Whatever name you give it, or however you serve it, it will remain a favorite decadentChristmas tradition. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium-high. Credit: Greg DuPree Add onion, bell pepper, celery, scallions, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until vegetables soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oysters and mushrooms. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes....

And I love to love. DevotedSouthern Livingfollowers quickly chimed in to agree. “I love oysters but no thanks,” one commenter wrote. Credit:Photo: Caitlin Bensel Food Stylist: Torie Cox But some kindred spirits stood up for the dish. “I love oyster dressing,” they affirmedand I love it, too! This recipe is a tribute to my family’s DIY oyster dressingthe one that originally got me hooked. Credit:Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

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Avoid a paint color nightmare with these hues that are better suited for other spaces. That’s why we’ve asked designers to tell us their favorite paint colors forcreating a dreamy escape. Kate Duffyis a founder and principal designer ofDuffy Scott Interiorsin Atlanta, Georgia. Credit: ©Simon Watson/The Image Bank/Getty Images Laura Pankonienis principal designer of the design-build firmThe Pankonien Groupin Austin, Texas. Mary Pattonis an interior designer and owner of Houston, Texas-basedMary Patton Design....

Historically, paint on the floor was a sign of a paint job gone wrong. Now, floors are getting their own coat. Heres how to get the look with little fuss. Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins Kelly DeWittis the founder of Texas-based design-build firmKKDW Construction. Mike Mundwilleris the End User Product Experience Manager forBenjamin Moore. Concrete is also a popular material for painting. Credit:JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson you might even paint your outdatedtile floor....

Like a fruitier twist on a margarita, a paloma cocktail is always ready to party. Like a fruitytwist on a margarita, a paloma cocktail will even have yourtequila-adverse friends asking for refills. (you could also use Fever Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit.) Credit:Dotdash Meredith Learn how to make your new favorite sweet, sour, fruity drink, the paloma. you could also customize the recipe to fit your preferences and have it be reasonably low on sugar....

If you have a thing for the dramatic, pan-banging cookies are calling your name. Very few among us will be able to resist a cookie the size of a small plate. (We’re talking six inches in diameter, here. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox These cookies mean business!) The edges are crispynearly brittlewhile the center maintains a gooey consistency. Just lift the front about four inches and let go. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Pan-fried chicken thighs cook in a cold pan and develop an unbelievably crispy skin. We start by placing skin-onchicken thighsin a cold cast-iron skillet, skin side down. Learn how to make pan-fried chicken thighs. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This recipe is so simple and made with very few ingredients, yet its packed with flavor. Here’s a brief outline of the process; the full recipe is further below. You’ll need another 5 to 10 to reach 165F, the recommended internal temperature....

Hearty, tender pork chops become nicely seared in a hot cast-iron pan. Let the pork chops come to room temperature before adding to a hot pan to help with even cooking. Serve with a wild rice pilaf and roasted vegetables or salad. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Leftover pork chops can be sliced up and used in wraps, sandwiches or salad. Ingredients 4(9-oz. )bone-in center-cut pork chops(1 1/4-in. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Flank steak is a great weeknight dinner option. Steak dinner, but make itweeknight-friendly. That was our Test Kitchen’s goal in developing this recipe for Seared Flank Steak with Zesty Herb Sauce. Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley In this pan-seared flank steak recipe, the tried-and-true cast iron skillet is your best friend. This bright and herbaceous sauce is inspired by chimichurri, which is typically served with steak in Argentina....

Load up your go-to steak with a rich, deeply savory mushroom sauce. Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Another home run dinner recipe! The meatiness provided by the shiitakes stands up against a more flavorful cut like a rib-eye. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The buttery sauce coats the steak nicely and is fortified by mushroom stock. Ingredients Pan-Seared Rib-Eye: 2Tbsp.neutral oil(such as canola or vegetable)...