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Chicken Vesuvio in a Cast Iron Skillet

Chicken Vesuvio

Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake Wrapped in Plastic Wrap in a Springform Pan with a Slice Cut Out

Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

Plate with Turtle Cookie Cups with the Top Cookie Cup Cut in Half

Turtle Cookie Cups

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Bowl of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Next to a Kitchen Towel and a Small Bowl of Cheese

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Serving Resting on the Side of Tahdig on an Ornate Silver Platter after Serving It

Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice)

Toasted Sesame Seeds

How to Toast Sesame Seeds

Toasted Pine Nuts

How to Toast Pine Nuts

Toasted Almonds on a Baking Sheet

How to Toast Almonds

Toasted Pecans on a Tray

How to Toast Pecans

Toasted Walnuts on a Baking Pan

How to Toast Walnuts

Aerial Shot: Cassava Cake Slices on a Banana Leaf Covered Wooden Tray, and Individual Slices of Cake on Banana Leaf Covered Plates

Plate of Chocolate Covered Orange Peels Next to a Tray with More

Chocolate Covered Orange Peels

Close Up: Plate of Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet) with Cucumber Slices, Romaine Leaves, Rice, and a Small Bowl of Sriracha

Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet)

Casserole Dish of Trinidadian Macaroni Pie Cut into Individual Servings with One Piece Lifted Using a Spatula

Trinidadian Macaroni Pie

Spaghetti Squash Soup with Italian Sausage in a Bowl Next to a Kitchen Towel, a Spoon, Fresh Sage Leaves, and a Wooden Holder with a Grater

Spaghetti Squash Soup with Italian Sausage

Table Setting: Pork and Chive Dumplings in a Lined Bamboo Steamer, Two Small Bowls of Chinese Vinegar Sauce (One with Sliced Ginger), Two Plates with Chopsticks, and a Kitchen Towel

Pork and Chive Dumplings

Stack of Sourdough Pancakes with Berries and Butter with a Bite Size on a Fork

Sourdough Pancakes

Pot of Easy Beef Stew with a Wooden Spatula, a Small Bowl of Parsley, a Sprig of Thyme, and a Kitchen Towel

Lemon Pepper Chicken in a Pan Garnished with Shredded Parsley and Lemon Slices

Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

Vegan Marshmallows on a Tray and Covered in Cornstarch

Vegan Marshmallows

Glass of Black and Tan Next to Two Bottles of Beer and a Bottle Opener

Sufganiyot (Israeli Jelly Donuts) on a Lined Cooling Rack Sitting on Parchment Paper and Next to a Knit Fabric

Sufganiyot (Israeli Jelly Donuts)

Plate of Fried Pickles Served with a Bowl of Dressing

On a a Cooling Rack over a Baking Pan, Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts Topped with Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Peppermint Caramels with Some Wrapped in Wax Paper, Some Topped with Crushed Candy Cane, and Some Without Toppings, All Next to a Small Bowl of Crushed Candy Canes

Peppermint Caramels

Plate of Crispy Shrimp and Chive Dumplings Garnished with Chives and Served with a Small Saucer of Soy Sauce

Crispy Shrimp and Chive Dumplings

Vegetarian Pad Thai in a Wok

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Bowl of Lobster Bisque with a Spoon Next to a Glass

Bowl of Chipotle Chicken Chowder Next to a Wooden Board with Baguette Pieces and Table Napkin

Chipotle Chicken Chowder

Stir-Fried Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic and Chile Oil in a Plate Next to a Pair of Chopsticks, a Bowl of Rice, a Cup of Tea, and a Tea Kettle

Stir-Fried Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic and Chile Oil

Bowl of Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Topped with Thyme, Coconut Milk, Croutons, and Cracked Pepper, Sitting on a Kitchen Linen and Surrounded by a Bowl of Cracked Pepper and a Spoon

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Casserole Dish of Vegan Green Bean Casserole with a Spoon and Next to a Table Napkin

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Table Setting: Vegan Mushroom Stuffing in a Casserole Dish Next to a Bowl of Mashed Potatoes, Two Glasses of Water, and a Table Napkin

Vegan Mushroom Stuffing

Bowl of Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella Surrounded by a Slices of Bread, Vase of Flowers, Utensils, and a Kitchen Linen

Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Topped with Crispy Shallots on a Platter Surrounded by Utensils, a Kitchen Towel, and a Glass of Water

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Twisted Cheese Straws on a Plate Next to a Drink and a Kitchen Towel. One Twisted Cheese Straw Is Broken in Half Next to the Plate.

Bowl of Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Topped with Butter on a Table Napkin

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Pernil on a Platter

Instant Pot Pernil (Roast Pork)

Brussel Sprout Cole Slaw in a Bowl Next to a Bowl of Dressing and Bowl of Pecans

Brussels Sprout Slaw

Turkey Tenderloin Sliced on a Cutting Board

Turkey Tenderloin

Vegan Mashed Potatoes in a Bowl Topped with Butter, Cracked Pepper, and Chives Next to a Saucer with More Butter

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Southern Lima Beans in a Bowl

Creamy Southern Lima Beans

Slice of Vegan Pumpkin Pie on a Small Plate

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Bowl of Easy Spinach Dip Surrounded by Veggie Strips and Pita Triangles

Easy Spinach Dip

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Next to a Bowl of Green Beans and Table Napkin with Orange Slices and Cinnamon Sticks

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Instant Pot Collard Greens on a Plate with Serving Utensil Next to a Bowl of Mashed Potatoes and Cornbread

Instant Pot Collard Greens

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Bowl of Kale and Farro Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans with a Pair of Salad Servers

Kale and Farro Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans

Cranberry Tangerine Shrub in a Drink Topped with Ice, Sparkling Water, and Cranberries Surrounded by More Cranberries, a Peeled Tangerine, and a Tray with Drink Supplies

Cranberry Tangerine Shrub

Two Halves of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich on a Plate

Two Glasses of Fuzzy Naval with Orange Wheels Next to an Orange Slice

Two Glasses of Vesper Cocktail on a Silver Tray

Vesper Cocktail

Air Fryer Burger on a Plate with Onion Rings

Air Fryer Hamburgers

Bowl of Classic New England Chowder with a Spoon

Classic New England Clam Chowder

Vegan Creamed Spinach in a Bowl

Vegan Creamed Spinach

Bowls of Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) Topped with Greek Yogurt, Croutons, Pul Bibir Butter, and Parsley, and Next to It, a Small Bowl of Parsley, Slices of Bread, and Two Spoons

Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)

Vegan Pie Crust (Not Baked) in a Pie Dish, and Surrounding It, a Small Bowl of Flour, a Rolling Pin, a Pastry Brush, and a Kitchen Towel

Homemade Vegan Pie Crust

Slices of Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Brioche Loaf Next to the Remaining Loaf and a Bread Knife on a Cutting Board

Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls in a Casserole Dish with Some Glazed with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Jars of Fermented Pickles on a Counter

Fermented Pickles

Sweet Potato Latkes on a Parchment Lined Baking Sheet with One on a Spatula

Sweet Potato Latkes

Peach Pie in a Pie Dish for How to Make Pie Dough by Hand

How to Make Pie Dough by Hand

Bowl of Sauerkraut on a Counter with Jars of Sauerkraut Behind It

How to Make Sauerkraut