Classic Beef Chili (The One Trick: Bloom the Spices)
The one trick to deep, rich beef chili? Bloom the chili powder and cumin in hot fat before any liquid goes in. Cousin Mike's from-scratch...
Classic Pot Roast (The One Trick: Cook It Past Done)
The one trick to fall-apart pot roast? Cook it past 'done' so the collagen melts into gelatin. Cousin Mike's from-scratch chuck roast with rich onion...
Classic Beef Stew (The One Trick: Brown the Beef in Batches)
The one trick to rich, deep-flavored beef stew? Brown the meat hard in batches. Cousin Mike's from-scratch recipe for fork-tender beef and velvety gravy....
Perfect Prime Rib Roast (The One Trick: Reverse Sear)
The foolproof way to cook prime rib: reverse-sear it low and slow to temp, then blast the oven for a crackly crust and edge-to-edge rosy...
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts (The One Trick: Cut-Side Down on a Hot Pan)
The trick to crispy roasted Brussels sprouts? Roast them cut-side down on a screaming-hot pan. No soggy sprouts, just caramelized, crispy edges every time....
Pecan Pie with No Runny Center (The One Trick: Brown Butter + Toasted Pecans)
Cousin Mike's pecan pie sets up every time with no runny center. The one trick: brown the butter and toast the pecans, then bake the...
Classic Pumpkin Pie (The One Trick: Cook the Puree First)
Classic pumpkin pie with silky, crack-free custard and a crisp bottom crust. The one trick: cook the pumpkin and spices down first, then bake. Foolproof...
Soft Homemade Dinner Rolls (The One Trick: Tangzhong for Fluffy Rolls)
Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls with golden tops - the one trick is the tangzhong flour paste that keeps them pillowy for days. Cousin Mike's...
Perfect Roast Turkey (The One Trick: Dry Brine, Not Wet)
The one trick to a juicy roast turkey with crispy skin is a simple overnight dry brine. Cousin Mike's foolproof turkey, step by step. No...
Sweet Potato Casserole from Scratch (The One Trick: Roast, Don’t Boil)
Sweet potato casserole that's never watery or bland. The one trick? Roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling. Cousin Mike's foolproof holiday side dish....