A moist, smoked turkey breast is only a few easy steps away. Learn how to make a smoked turkey breast, and discover your new favorite way to eat turkey. Why Should I Cook a Turkey Breast Instead of a Whole Turkey? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If your Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering is a bit smaller, aturkey breastis probably a smarter option. Learn much turkey you need per person....

Fix a batch of these to serve with your turkey to ensure plenty of leftovers for your day-afterThanksgivingsandwiches. you’re able to also freeze them for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Reheat turkey legs, covered, in preheated 325F oven until the internal temperature is 165F before serving. you could also reheat on the grill or small portions in the microwave....

This is the only smoked turkey recipe you will ever need. After the turkey is brined, carefully loosen the skin and rub softened butter underneath. This is the key to juicy, full-flavored meat. Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox We suggest hickory chips to give the smoke a classic flavor. Instead, remove the turkey at 155 F, and cover loosely with foil. The meat will continue to “cook” as it rests and will remain tender and juicy....

This recipe for their melange gumbo won in 2015, 2017, and 2018. This recipe for their melange gumbo won in 2015, 2017, and 2018. Beaullieu likes to serve it alongsidepotato saladand garlic bread. Credit:Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox Leftovers taste better the second day, Beaullieu says, and this gumbo freezes well. Cut turkey meat into manageable bite-size pieces, about 1 inch in size. Refrigerate turkey meat for later use in recipe....

Jalapeno peppers and smoked tomatoes feature in this smoky take on a chip and dip staple. The result packs a punch that takes everyday salsa up a notch. This simplesalsahas an incredible depth of flavor that can be achieved only bysmokingthe tomatoes and jalapenos. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Meaty plum tomatoes that still retain a good amount of moisture are perfect for this cooking method....

Use some of the beans from this smoky black bean soup to make tostadas the next day. The fresh toppings are an essential part of this smoky black bean soup. canfire-roasted diced tomatoes 1Tbsp.finely chopped chipotle chileplus1Tbsp.adobo sauce(from 1 [7-oz.] Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Add bell peppers, garlic, and 1 1/2 cups of the onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is just tender, about 5 minutes....

A country-cooking staple meets a traditional Middle Eastern recipe for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. The customary preparation of black-eyed peas was similar to vegetables likecollardsand green beansto leave them simmering on the stovetop. They also blend up into a creamy, irresistible hummus. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Hummus is traditionally made from mashed chickpeas seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Served with pita chips, it’s a popular savory dip or snack....

Bring a taste of Dollywood’s famous nachos to your own dinner table. Our recipe varies slightly from the original: We went with chipotle for seasoning the beef instead of guajillo. It’s more readily available and lends a great smokiness so it really aligns with the recipe title. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox And we added easy queso because everything is better with queso. Learn how to make Smoky Mountain Nachos....

Don’t forget the bacon. This summer, our Southern vegetable plates are looking fresh and clean. But to start: what are pole beans? Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Flat pole beans, which we call for here, have a meatier texture than regular green beans. Look for flat pole beans or romano beans at farmers' markets in the summer months. We’d serve these pole beans with a thick, juicy steaknow that’s a summer cookout dream....

No one will ever guess the secret ingredient in these earthy-sweet St. Louis ribs. These ribs are coated with arubthat includes dark brown sugar, instant espresso, and cinnamon. The final flavor is earthy and sweet, an excellent companion to classicBBQ sideslike coleslaw and baked beans. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make St. Louis ribs at home. They require time, but they’re absolutely worth it. When caramelized on the grill, the ribs become totally irresistible....

Smothered chicken is another way of saying you’re serving comforting, creamy chicken and gravy. The gravy is extra flavorful from the spices used to flavor the chicken breading, namely smoked paprika. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Dredge chicken in flour mixture, allowing flour to coat all sides. Shake excess off chicken pieces, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Reserve 1/4 cup flour mixture; set aside....

Your next plate of pork chops needs a rich mushroom gravy. But these creamypork chopstake that comfort factor to the next level. Bone-in pork chops are seared to golden brown and then simmered with an umami-rich mushroom gravy. Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman All you should probably finish this smothered pork chops recipe is a side ofmashed potatoesor buttered egg noodles. What Are Smothered Pork Chops?...

Homestyle Louisiana-inspired pork chops like none you’ve had before. Set aside your usualpork chop dinner, and give this Creole version a spin. The prize-worthy flavors are packed in the gravy poured generously over perfectly tender pork chops. Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Food Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl But why don’t we leave that to the pork chops? Ingredients 5Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 12cups uncooked long-grain white rice...