Use the microwave to get a fluffy, tender quick baked potato. Spoon the mixture back into the crust, top with more cheese(!) You now have atwice-baked potato. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Learn how to make a quick baked potato in the microwave, and dinner will be easier than ever. Is It Better to Bake or Microwave Potatoes? Microwaving potatoes is fast, convenient, and can create an equally fluffy interior....

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This light and flavorful chowder is perfect for late spring dinners. Be sure and get the right size shrimp for your recipe. The smaller the numbers, the bigger they’ll be. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Medium-size shrimp are best for soups, for example, because they are easier to eat with a spoon. Learn how to make shrimp and corn chowder for a fast and flavorful dinner....

Finish this turkey chili with your preferred toppings, like corn chips, cheese, and sour cream. If you’re from Texas, by all means, leave the beans out. Most turkey chili recipes call for browning the turkey before adding the liquid and other ingredients. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Normally, we’d recommend that, too. But for this recipe, we didn’tand the results were still fantastic. In fact, the turkey is more tender from the gentle simmer in the chili....

Don’t skip this summer staple. The recipe for refrigerated quick-pickled cucumbers and onions is more of a common concept than an exact formula. The variety of names tells us how people like to eat it. Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Some use it as a salad or slaw. Others use it aspickle relishon or alongside sandwiches. A few forkfuls eaten in front of an open refrigerator make a fine snack....

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If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its so versatile, you might wear it throughout the year, too. Southern Living We cant resist a timeless handbag that goes with everything. Credit:Southern Living Radley LondonsLongacre crossbodyis a compact bag that can match every bang out of apparel. It brings an updated look to a traditional style with smooth leather and plenty of storage for accessories. And its simple squared base with a curved top makes it a wardrobe staple that can last for years....

Sweet, colorful, and healthy to boot, this root vegetable pie brightens up dinnertime. Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Talk about a showstopper! Dont worry if you cant find multicolored beetssticking with one color is just as delicious. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer )pkg.refrigerated piecrust All-purpose flour, for dusting 1(5.2-oz. Toss together small beets, extra-virgin olive oil, and kosher salt in a large bowl....

No Southern party is complete without a bowl of rainbow sherbet punch. What’s the Difference Between Sherbet and Sorbet? While sherbet and sorbet are both typically fruit-forward frozen treats, there’s one main difference: dairy. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Up to two days before serving, place scoops of rainbow sherbet into a muffin pan. Wrap and freeze so you’re ready to pop out the scoops when ready to serve....

Raisin bread is perfect to serve at special occasions, holidays, or even just a weekday breakfast. Raisin bread may be a bit unassuming, but it’s highly impressivewe promise. Here in the South, it seems that the tastiest dishes have the greatest stories behind them. Credit: Southern Living Making any throw in ofhomemade breadrequires a genuine labor of love. It’s an arduous process making the dough from scratch. Then, you must knead it to guarantee that the dough will rise properly....

Enjoy at holidays, special occasions, or just on a weekend. For me that dish is kugel. It is most similar to a bread pudding but its usually made with noodles and sometimes potato. Credit:Monica Farber / Southern Living It can be savory or sweet, but its always served as part of the main meal. What’s in Raisin Kugel? Most noodle kugels start with abase of egg noodles, cottage cheese or farmers cheese, and sour cream....

A creamy, cheesy potato casserole with a vibrant addition of roasted poblano and serrano chiles. With a little cheese on top, these potatoes get crispy and delicious in minutes. The result is a surprisingThanksgiving side dishthat will wow your tastebuds and guests alike. Credit:Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley “Thanksgiving is all about sideswith potatoes always taking center stage! 1 1/2(8-oz.)pkg. cream cheese 1/2serrano chile, stemmed and chopped (about 1 tsp....

You’ll look forward to ramp season precisely so you could make this no-knead bread. Rye flour adds depth to the fluffy focaccia. Feel free to substitute the same amount of all-purpose flour for the rye. Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen They have a strong garlicky flavor, which is most pronounced in the stems and bulbs. Wash well and pat dry before using. Ingredients 1 1/3cupswarm water(about 110F)...