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This sweet cake is perfectly balanced with the slightly savory flavor of its caramel-cream cheese frosting. Inspired by her Aunt Julie’s blackberry jam cake, Damaris Phillips created this showstopping version. The caramel cream cheese frosting is slightly savory to balance out the sweetness of thisthree-layer cake. Credit:Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox Spray 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms with parchment paper. Prepare the Cake Layers:Whisk together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside....

Savor the tart, sweet flavor of fresh summer blackberries year-round with this blackberry jelly recipe. Greg DuPree Blackberry jelly is a sweet way to treasure the flavor of summer-fresh blackberries all year long. After all, there’s nothing more refreshing than snacking on fresh blackberries in the warm summer months. Credit:Greg DuPree These beloved berries will stain your fingers a deep purple and leave trails of juice dribbling down your chin....

Where Did the Mojito Originate? Here’s what to add to your grocery list. (Full measurements are below.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Consider these drinks: Ingredients 8fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish 1Tbsp. )simple syrup 2Tbsp. )white rum 1/4cup(2 oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Muddle until berries are mashed and pulpy. Add ice: Add ice, then rum. Stir with a cocktail spoon. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Old-fashioned blackberry pie is one of the most perfect summer desserts. Homemade blackberry pie may be watery if it hasnt been baked long enough. Or store it in the fridge for up to four days. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley How To Serve Blackberry Pie Serve this homemade blackberry pie all on its own. Or doll it up with lemon or vanilla bean ice cream and/orsweetened whipped cream....

In Richmond, Virginia, Rabia Kamara creates ice cream that celebrates Black culture and her heritage. Known for her inventive and delicious flavors, this ice cream recipe is no exception. Ingredients 1 1/2cupsfresh or thawed frozen blackberries(6 oz. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell ), plus more for garnish 1Tbsp.granulated sugar 1/4tsp.vanilla extract 1/2cupsemisweet chocolate chips(from 1 [12-oz.] 1/2cupdark chocolate chips(from 1 [12-oz.] 1 1/2Tbsp.coconut oil Pinchofsalt...

A bevy of seasonings lifts a basic chicken breast from boring to impressive, even for a weeknight dinner. We carefully crafted the blackened seasoning for the chicken to be not too spicy but still very well balanced. With ground thyme and ground oregano, you get great aromatic flavors. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The seasoning mix also coats the chicken well, which results in even browningand blackeningonce cooked. There’s one other really brilliant step you won’t want to skip: the brine....

Feel free to scale up to serve this recipe to a crowd. What Does Blackened Mean? Don’t worrywere not asking you to eat burned fish! Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The spices darken and char slightly, which wakes up their flavor and releases intense, delicious aromas. The smoky flavors are balanced by a spicy slaw, sour cream, and fresh toppings. We love grouper or mahi-mahi for these tacos, but honestly, any fish will work....

This warming seasoning will add some zest to your favorite dishes. Use it on meats, seafood, even vegetables for a special little kick. Homemade spice mixes offer up more flavor and aroma than their store-bought counterparts. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Blackened seasoning can be described ashotbut not necessarily spicyunless you increase the amount of cayenne. (And you should, if you like a spicier flavor.)...

Quick-cooking shrimp and easy-to-prep ingredients bring these shrimp bowls together in just 20 minutes. Feel free to mix it up and add more toppings, from dollops of sour cream to chopped tomatoes. Ingredients 2ears yellow corn 1large (4-oz.) Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely kosher salt, divided 1lb. extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3cups cooked white rice 1(14-oz.) Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

The family made the most of their incredible spring break. Tammie Arroyo / Variety / Getty Images There are few things more sacred than a Southern spring break. Turns out, our favorite Southern celebrities arent far behind on these traditions. Credit:Tammie Arroyo / Variety / Getty Images Last week, Gwen Stefani posted an Instagram Reel of her familys recent spring break vacation. Such an unforgettable time at @bigcedarlodge, Stefani wrote....

I feel like we’re going to be frenemies. However, I’ve gotten some pep talks fromBlake [Shelton]about how to take him down!" In addition to Levine, Ballerini will be joined by season 26 coaches Michael Buble and John Legend. Credit:Terry Wyatt/Getty Images; Jason Kempin/ACMA2021/Getty Images Filming on season 27, which premieres next spring, begins next month in Los Angeles. The Miss Me More singer said shes looking forward to diving in....

The country legend lost his battle with stomach cancer this week. The Clinton, Oklahoma, native was 62 years old. A chart topper for nearly 30 years, Keith heavily influenced generations of musicians. Credit:Photo by Frank Mullen/WireImage Anyone who knew you knows what I mean. You were the toughest man I ever met. Thank you brother for being a friend, a hero and an inspiration. There will never be another Toby Keith....