Hint: It might make you nostalgic for spaces you grew up with. Behr Paint Roses are red, violets are blue…which one isBehrs 2025 Color of the Year? Meet Behrs 2025 Color of the Year:Rumors (MQ1-15). Credit:Behr Paint It’s captivating and very expressive and can be used with many colors already in your home. Its a very approachable red. Fall feels like the perfect time to give a room in your home a makeover with this bold shade....

Ever wonder if you’ve got the option to take a classic recipe and make it better? We just didwith Mississippi Salisbury Steaks. These beef steaks are perfectly tender and well seasoned from handy ranch packets. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel The au jus is intense with umami flavors, which fully complement the hearty steaks. They add a pop of acidity that the rich meat and gravy need....

Hint: It’s found in the baking aisle. Some will tell you the secret to chocolate cake iscoffee, which I agree helps enhance the chocolate flavor. But the single ingredient that takes my chocolate cakes to the next level isDutch-process cocoa powder. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Keely Whats Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder? Can I Use Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder In Any Recipe? There are some best practices to follow when using Dutch-processed cocoa....

Instant pudding mix is a game changer. I havewritten about the different waysit can be used in baking before, but here I go again. In this case, I point specifically to theWhipped Cream Frostingon our December 2024 cover cake. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle Simply add it to the cream before whipping. Normal cornstarch needs heat to activate its full thickening abilities.) It can be made two days ahead and refrigerated....

Dreamy, creamy mashed potatoes are just a step away. Mashed potatoes are the champion of side dishes. They pair with every key in of meal, frombarbecued chickento beef tenderloin,grilled fishto skewered vegetables. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely In short, there’s a time and a place for mashed potatoesand that is all the time. They’ll make for a rich and buttery scoop of potatoes. But if you want the creamiest mashed potatoes ever, cream cheese really is the secret....

Hint: it’s possible for you to use sour cream, but this is better. Getty Images Scrambled eggs was one of the first things I learned to cook for myself. I grew up on my mom’s cheese eggssimply scrambled eggs with shredded cheese stirred in. Credit:Getty Images But let me tell you a little secret…my mom over-scrambles her eggs. But I had to give up those squeaky eggs. It took me a few years, but now I can even eat a runny egg!...

Molly Bolton/Southern Living When it comes to celebratory treats,layer cakes, well, take the cake. As any baker knows, making a layer cake requires a certain level of precision. One of the keys to a beautiful, show-stopping, perfectly baked layer cake is getting even layers. Credit:Molly Bolton/Southern Living ), we have a little trick that will take the guesswork out of getting even cake layers. And great news, its pretty simple....

Goodbye, dry turkey burgers. I first started swapping out ground beef for ground turkey last year. Since then, ground turkey has become one of my staple grocery store buys. Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox The art of the turkey burger can be difficult to perfect. When I order turkey burgers at restaurants, I often end up disappointed with a dry, bland burger....

Choose the right potato, and youll master this classic comforting dish. Here’s our advice for making sure your next pan of scalloped potatoes is the best. What Are Scalloped Potatoes? Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas What Kind of Potatoes Are Best? Waxyred-skinned potatoesare less starchy and likely too firm even after baking. They are better for boiling, roasting, or frying. Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Why Aren’t the Potatoes Done?...

All except the cornbread dressing. How did my grandmother make that dressing again? So, I dialed my grandmother (Juju as we called her) to ask her for the recipe. Credit:Molly Bolton Oh honey, I dont know. I just make it. Just be sure to pick up some biscuits from Hardees a few days ahead of time. Credit:Molly Bolton I asked her, Juju, can you justtryto write it down for me?...

It’s all about the steam. You should always start with cold butter. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Why Start With Cold Butter? Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly The colder the butter is before the pie crust goes in the oven, the higher the success rate. There are a few practical steps you’re free to take to help keep that butter cold. Does Melted Butter Crust Work?...

Know how to store every bang out of produce properly. fcafotodigital/Getty Images Tired of throwing away fresh produce because it’s gone bad quickly? Especially when some items spoil quicker than others since they have to be stored a specific way. A rainbow of fruits and vegetables.Credit:fcafotodigital/Getty Images The longer apples sit at rom temperature, the quicker they start to soften and lose their crisp texture. Avocado Caitlin Bensel Avocados are tricky to store and keep fresh since they ripen quickly....

We compare styles to find the “right” one. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Matzo balls are a staple at everyPassover Seder. The ball itself takes up almost the entire bowl, which is just the way I like it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Plus, theyre so big that you never have a broth-only bite. For further proof, I spoke to other writers and editors about their perfect matzo balls....