110 Delectable Recipes That Use Worcestershire Sauce

There's hardly a dish that this Southern-favorite condiment doesn't make better.

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Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

When Worcestershire sauce is on the ingredient list, you know the recipe will be a winner. It's one of our favorite condiments for a reason. With savory, umami flavor to spare, Worcestershire sauce is one of the best ways to spike up the flavor in your dishes.

Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to your favorite macaroni and cheese, and you've got a depth of flavor that will get rave reviews at the potluck. Throw in a teaspoon or two to your crab cakes, and holiday dinner will be begged for a repeat, or incorporate Worcestershire sauce into your barbecue and it'll be the talk of the tailgate. We've learned not to underestimate the potential of this long-time loved sauce. It's also a key ingredient to add dynamic flavor to some of our favorite stand-alone sauces and is incredibly versatile in recipes from pimiento cheeses to beef stews. Here are our favorite recipes that make the most of this household staple and flavor powerhouse.

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Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

On even the busiest of weeknights, baked chicken with sweet and sticky sauce can make your day. A simple side salad completes the meal. The tomato-forward barbecue sauce comes together with Worcestershire sauce, spicy tomato juice, cider vinegar, and a few other simple fixings.

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Nuts And Bolts

Nuts And Bolts

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

You'll be thrilled to know that this homemade snack mix only requires 10 minutes of hands-on time. Whisk a handful of pantry staples like condiments and spices in melted butter, then toss with your favorite crunchy snacks and cereals. This sweet and savory snack mix can be stored in an airtight container.

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Cheese Dreams

Cheese Dreams

Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Freeze these bite-sized snacks for up to three weeks to whip out these appetizers that bring the wow factor at a moment's notice. We like to use sharp Cheddar to coat white bread slices for the ultimate flavor-packed cheese pull. You can make Cheese Dreams in advance, freezing them for up to three weeks.

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Hot Brown Party Rolls

Hot Brown Party Rolls
Victor Protasio; Food Stying: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

These sliders are a great grab-and-go option for gatherings. These sandwiches may be small, but they're piled high with turkey, Gruyère, tomato, bacon, and Parmesan—and they're certainly not lacking in big flavor. A sweet, garlicky sauce with a touch of Worcestershire gets poured right over the rolls to soak in.

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Gulf Crab Cakes With Lemon Butter

Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter
Iain Bagwell

Coastal Texas-inspired crab cakes feel that much more complete with Worcestershire sauce. The umami flavor of that sauce blends seamlessly with Creole mustard and lemon butter. Chill the cakes at least 30 minutes before cooking them in a skillet.

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Bloody Maria

Bloody Maria

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

What sets this cocktail apart from a typical bloody Mary? We substituted the vodka for tequila. Tequila can hold up to the bold flavors of horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. We suggest adding a Tajin rim to make every sip extra flavorful.

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Fried Pickle Chips

Fried Pickle Chips
Alison Miksch

If you love pickles, don't forget that everything tastes better fried. Dip a Fried Pickle Chip in Roundhouse-Kick Sauce and you're in for a perfectly zesty bite. The Worcestershire-infused sauce would be delicious with other fried foods, too.

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole
Hector Sanchez

This classic dish originally came from Mississippi. The casserole is rich, cheesy, and spiked with the right amount of heat. Throw a can of cream of mushroom soup and some Worcestershire sauce into the casserole dish with your chicken and pasta for a supper even Mama will envy.

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Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Creamy and rich like all the best casseroles are, but with a buffalo kick, this chicken dish has it all. Chopped carrots and sliced celery add crunch. The blue cheese sprinkled on top completes the effect.

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Lucy Buffett's Winter Gumbo

Lucy Buffett’s Winter Gumbo Recipe
Becky Stayner; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Winter gumbo is the hearty elixir for a cool day. The recipe starts with a very dark roux cooked to a mahogany color. The cayenne, bacon fat, filé powder, and chicken will fill hungry tummies and warm you to your core.

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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Our recipe for tortilla soup combined spicy broth and smoked chicken for a flavor punch in every spoonful. New Mexico chile powder, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce go far in adding exceptional flavor to this Tex-Mex dish. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save cooking time.

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Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread
Micah Leal

We're proponents of Buffalo chicken anything, even this bread made with biscuit dough. Homemade Buffalo sauce with hot sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and some seasonings is a surefire way to make the most popular dish at the cookout. This pull-apart bread with shredded chicken and sharp Cheddar cheese will be the star of your party.

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BBQ Cedar Plank Salmon

BBQ Cedar Plank Salmon
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

We use cedar planks to infuse this fish dinner with smoky flavor, but the sweet chili sauce is what makes it stand out. Whether you're an old grilling pro or a plank grilling novice, this saucy salmon dish promises to impress. The key is to soak the planks for an hour before grilling.

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Fried Chicken Sliders With Pimiento Cheese

Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Pimiento cheese makes everything better, in our opinion, and chicken sliders are no exception. We used three cheeses and Worcestershire sauce for extra depth. Tangy pickled okra pods complete the sliders—of course, we are partial to Wickles.

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Pimiento Queso Fundido

Pimiento Queso Fundido
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Queso is always a crowd-pleaser at the tailgate, but this Southern version? Forget about it. This flavorful cheese dip has a creamy texture and all your favorite flavors of pimiento cheese, plus a touch of Worcestershire sauce.

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Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew

Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew
Southern Living

It may be up for debate who deserves bragging rights for the creation of this stew, but the deliciousness is indisputable. This recipe meets in the middle of much Brunswick stew controversy and includes both pork and chicken, as well as lima beans. Serve it with barbecue in the summer or warm up with a steaming bowlful in winter.

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Deep South Barbecue Ribs

Deep South Barbecue Ribs
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: MindI Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

These tender ribs are roasted in the oven and slathered in our Melting Pot Barbecue Sauce. The topping is a sweet, tangy combination of Worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, vinegar, and yellow mustard.

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Chicken And Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Southern Living

This recipe delivers a gumbo so good, you'll feel like you've been transported to Louisiana no matter where you are. Make sure to thoroughly brown the sausage and chicken for the best effect.

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Funeral Sandwiches

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Most of the time, we prefer to call these sliders "party sandwiches." Made with a Hawaiian roll, deli-style ham, mustard, and cheese, these miniature sandwiches are worth celebrating.

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Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes
Southern Living

This crab cake recipe keeps it simple. Combine your crab meat with just a few dependable ingredients including Worcestershire sauce, then toss until just combined. Bake in the oven and avoid the mess.

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Southern Wedding Soup

Southern Wedding Soup
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

This special occasion-worthy soup is also easy as can be for weeknight supper. We transformed this Italian-American classic into a Southern belle by adding fresh greens and pork meatballs.

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Chicken-And-Brisket Brunswick Stew

Chicken Soups Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew
Iain Bagwell

Shredded chicken and smoky barbecued beef brisket are stewed with beef soup base, vegetables, and seasoning for an unforgettable one-pot dinner. Don't forget to add hot sauce to this hardy meal.

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Shepherd's Pie With Sweet Potato Mash

Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash
Southern Living

Shepard's pie gets even better with one simple twist: a rich mash made from sweet potatoes. The trick to this hearty, savory recipe is cooking up the meat and veggies combo slow and low.

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Crawfish Cakes

Crawfish Cakes
Southern Living

A play on crab cakes, these fried fritters are our favorite way to give second life to crawfish boil leftovers. The end result is crisp, golden and tender inside—you won't be able to wait until the next fish boil to make these again.

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Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo
Photo: Iain Bagwell

Made right, a warm bowl of gumbo on a chilly day can melt your worries away. Our shrimp and sausage variation has a few delicious surprises, like canned tomatoes for a touch of acidity.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole With Dinner Rolls

Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck

Sloppy Joe casserole comes together in just 30 minutes underneath a layer of sweet Hawaiian rolls. These messy, miniature sandwiches with a hidden layer of Cheddar cheese will be gobbled up in a snap.

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Shepherd's Pie with Potato Crust

Shepherd’s Pie with Potato Crust
Greg Dupree

Sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes team up to make a scrumptious shepherd's pie topping. Under the crust, you'll find succulent beef and vegetable filling to warm your heart and satisfy your appetite. While we think of shepherd's pie as comfort food, this dish is elegant enough to serve at any special event.

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Roasted Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese

Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Broccoli in mac and cheese means that even the kids won't complain about eating their greens. The well-seasoned sauce includes 2 tsp. of Worcestershire. Using cubes of cheddar dispersed throughout the dish guarantees gooey bursts of cheese in every bite.

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John Somerall's Sweet Tea-Brined Smoked Turkey

John’s Sweet Tea-Brined Smoked Turkey
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

From the kitchen of Test Kitchen Professional John Somerall, this smoked turkey takes on a Southern spin. It's brined in every Southerner's favorite summertime sipper, along with fresh citrus and herbs, for a perfectly sweet touch.

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Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip

Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip
Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

One of our all-time favorite tailgate dips, you can't go wrong with Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip. This warm dip uses cheddar, pimientos, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce to create toasty version of the classic Southern sandwich topper.

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Smoked Vidalia Onion Dip With Grilled Crudités

Smoked Vidalia Onion Dip with Grilled Crudités
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Sweet Georgia onions knock other onion dips out of the park. We start by grilling them over wood chips for ultimate flavor. Smoky and rich, the dip is served with grilled vegetables for dipping.

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Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Greg DuPree

Rely on your trusty slow cooker to carry the weight of this delicious dinner. Pulled pork with Carolina-style vinegar sauce will be fall-off-the-bone tender and tasty as can be paired with your favorite sandwich toppings.

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese

White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese
Hector Sanchez

Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add an unexpected twist to pimiento cheese without taking away from those well-loved classic flavors. Hand grate your cheese for the best effect.

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Hot Crab-And-Artichoke Dip

Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey

This rich and flavorful dip is surprisingly easy to make. Artichokes, cheese, cream cheese, Old Bay, and crabmeat will fly out of this dish, scooped up eagerly with crackers and endive leaves.

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Chicken-Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Steak
Southern Living

Tenderized beef steak is breaded and fried to perfection using this recipe. A golden cracker crumb crust takes this classic dish over the edge, while the milk gravy gets a dash of hot sauce and Worcestershire for a little more punch.

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Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup
Greg DuPree

While delicious, gumbo can be a hassle of an all-day cooking commitment. Our solution is this Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup that comes together in just an hour. This recipe also is a great use of leftover turkey.

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Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage Casserole in a white casserole dish
Will Dickey

Warm and creamy Cabbage Casserole is a delightful side with tender barbecued pork or brisket. We like to think of this cheesy dish as a unique take on a potato gratin. Substitute cabbage for snappy flavor and texture.

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Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Creamy white barbecue sauce is what sets this chicken sandwich apart from the pack. Red cabbage and some pickle slices between the biscuit halves seal the deal on a delicious meal.

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Muffin Tin Meatloaf

Muffin Tin Meatloaf
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee

Meatloaf is a family dinner classic. This recipe supersizes the flavor but shrinks the portions. Ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, thyme, allspice, and ketchup are baked in a muffin tin pan to create small, caramelized bites of old-school supper.

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Air Fryer Bloomin' Onion

Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

Serve a bloomin' onion at your next dinner party for an instant hit. This appetizer is delicious, crunchy, and eye-catching, made with a large sweet or yellow onion. Pro tip: Soaking the onion overnight makes it "bloom" better.

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Southern Living Bloody Mary

CROP Southern Living Bloody Mary
JENNIFER CAUSEY; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS; FOOD STYLING: MARY CLAIRE BRITTON

It wouldn't be a Bloody Mary without Worcestershire sauce. This recipe is our savory, and just a touch spicy, brunch cocktail with tomato juice and vodka garnished with celery, pickled vegetables, and a bacon salt rim.

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Caramelized Onion Dip

Caramelized Onion Dip
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Dig into this dip with a potato chip and never turn back. A richer and sweeter take on onion dip, Caramelized Onion Dip will be warmly welcomed to any party. Slowly caramelizing the onions is key.

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Brisket Tacos With Summer Salsa

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A slow cooker takes the guesswork out of making juicy brisket you can pull apart with your fork. Fruit salsa is the perfect topping for tenderized beef brisket. Piled high inside a flour tortilla shell, these sunshiney tacos couldn't be brighter.

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Grit Cakes With Pork Grillades

Grit Cakes with Pork Grillades
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Grab the grits from your pantry and whip up this creative recipe for savory, Cajun-style cakes. Pork grillades slow-cooked in well-seasoned beef broth are served on top to make this dish hardy and flavorful.

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Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes

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Let your slow cooker do the work to get this kid-friendly dinner on the table, or use our alternative instructions for the cooktop. Serve sloppy Joes in hamburger buns for supper or as sliders at the tailgate.

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Kentucky Beer Cheese

kentucky beer cheese on a wooden platter with pretzel, celery, and other snacks
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Before dinner, a cheese dip is the ultimate starter. Adding beer to the mix is an old-school bluegrass spin that deepens the flavors of extra-sharp Cheddar and Worcestershire sauce.

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Warm Cheese Box Bites

Warm Cheese Box Bites
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Similar to cheese puffs or straws, these homemade snacks are impossible to put down. The bite-size morsels are almost like tiny cheese soufflés. They're just the right combination of comforting and elegant to win a spot at your next gathering.

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Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball

Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball
Hector Manuel Sanchez

We combined our two favorite cheeses—feta and cream cheese—for a hot spin on a classic cheese ball appetizer. Green olives, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce further our cheese ball revival.

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BBQ Brisket

BBQ Brisket
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Put your slow cooker to work for brisket so tender and delicious that you'd think it took hours of hard labor, but really this recipe only includes 25 minutes of hands-on time. This brisket stands apart with a delightful blend of brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

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Crab Cake Bites With Old Bay Mayo, Chives, And Lemon

Crab Cake Bites with Old Bay Seasoning
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

To serve up truly outstanding crab cakes, we follow the lead of the masters. This recipe calls on the expertise of an award-winning chef for decadent Crab Cake Bites with crispy crusts and tangy dipping sauce.

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Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes

Cheesy BBQ Sloppy Joes
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Weeknight dinner is easy as can be with this pleasingly snappy recipe for tasty sloppy Joes. Serve this recipe open-face style, and spoon barbecue ground beef onto Texas toast and top with lots of melted cheddar.

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Chicken Spaghetti

Easy Chicken Spaghetti
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Set aside your go-to chicken casserole recipe for one night and give this winning Chicken Spaghetti a go. Whip up supper in a 9x13 casserole to feed a crowd or ensure leftovers that the family will look forward to the next night.

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Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs

Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs
Melina Hammer

We know the power of a good sloppy Joe and also recognize the need to keep things simple. Introducing fruity cola into the mix is a game changer. The soda adds a burst of sweetness alongside the refreshing crunch of coleslaw.

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Kentucky Slow-Cooker Burgoo

Kentucky Slow-Cooker Burgoo
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This long-time Kentucky favorite recipe is a reliable way to put a smile on everyone's face at the potluck or family dinner. Our version is ultra-rich and savory made with sausage links and pork shoulder, and the extra-long cook time really allows the flavors to meld.

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Christmas Morning Strata

Christmas Morning Strata
Southern Living

This breakfast is special enough to kick off a festive holiday but easy enough to surprise your family with before school. In our opinion, there's never a bad time for savory bread pudding. You can assemble the strata the night before and bake it in the morning.

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Peppered Beef Soup

Peppered Beef Soup
Jennifer Davick

Worcestershire sauce, sirloin tip beef roast, lager, and vegetables make a hearty and chunky soup served best in one of our Toasted Bread Bowls. They're simple to make: Just buy an artisan bread round and scoop out the center. Whip up this recipe for supper then save it in the freezer for a rainy day up to three months later.

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Ham Cheese Ball

Southern Living Ham Cheese Ball

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

This appetizer classic takes us back to the good ole' days. This recipe goes all out with sharp and smoky flavors, with deli ham, smoked Cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic and onion powder. It's then chilled and rolled in a combination of chives and roughly chopped pecans.

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Texas-Style Baked Beans

Texas-Style Baked Beans
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

No barbecue would be complete without baked beans. This Texas-style recipe is infinitely better than a reheated can of store-bought baked beans, and your BBQ guests will notice the difference made by dark beer and Worcestershire sauce.

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Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole
Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray

This hearty cheeseburger-style casserole will silence any wishes for the fast food drive-thru. We made this comfort food classic even cozier by putting all the flavors of a juicy burger into your casserole dish—no grilling necessary.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weekday lunch. We use rotisserie chicken to make scrumptious sandwiches with tasty Caesar dressing even easier.

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Meatloaf Casserole

Meatloaf Casserole
Micah A. Leal

A mix between a shepherd's pie and a classic meatloaf, this casserole packs in the comforting flavors. Underneath the creamy mashed potato topping, meaty filling is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and tomato.

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Cheeseburger Pie

Cheeseburger Pie
Antonis Achilleos

This whimsical pie is the best of all words: It's as savory as a juicy cheeseburger but without the hassle of a day spent by the grill. This pretty pie comes together in the oven with lots of meat and American cheese.

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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs With Vegetables

Rosemary Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Skillet supper bakes up in just 40 minutes total. We recommend using smaller chicken thighs—they're juicier and more flavorful to pair with Brussels sprouts and sweet potato. Have some crusty bread on hand for soaking up the well-seasoned sauce.

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Crawfish Dip

Crawfish Dip
Greg DuPree

No one at the party will be able to turn down warm fish packed with Creole flavor and crawdads. Serve this dip in your slow cooker to keep it warm and keep the dipping crackers or toast coming.

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Homemade Baked Beans

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Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman

A pan of baked beans will be welcomed to every barbecue or tailgate. This recipe uses bacon, Worcestershire sauce, and sorghum syrup or molasses for bigger flavor than what you're going to find in a can.

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Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni And Cheese

herbed breadcrumb topped macaroni and cheese
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

This mac and cheese includes some touch-ups for elegant flare. It's still as creamy and cheesy as the homestyle dish you know and love, but with well-seasoned toasted breadcrumbs and gooey pockets of burst-in-your-mouth cheese.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs With Alabama White Sauce

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce
Southern Living

Chicken, grilled right, is a fail-proof crowd-pleaser, especially when topped with Alabama white sauce. Whether you prefer to dip or pour this saucy combination of mayonnaise, hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, your mealtime crowd won't be able to get enough.

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Enjoy pot roast on a busy weeknight by placing your trust in your slow cooker. In the morning, cut up your vegetables into large pieces and come back to a comforting supper in the evening.

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Big-Batch Bloody Marys

Big Batch Bloody Marys
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Show up to brunch or the tailgate with a pitcher of this bright red cocktail garnished with celery, and you'll be the belle of the ball. It travels well and is great to make ahead. Prepare the mixture up to two days in advance, then stir in the vodka when it's time to serve.

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers With Chipotle Comeback Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Comeback Sauce
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Whip out these skewer appetizers to get the party started. Prepare the thick-cut bacon-wrapped shrimp and spicy, creamy sauce ahead of time so that come party time, all you have to do is light up the grill.

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Christmas Crab Cakes

Christmas Crab Cakes
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This recipe deserves to be the star of your holiday spread, but we think it's great for every occasion from celebrations to "just because." We use two cuts of crab (neither from the can!), fresh-picked jumbo lump and regular lump crab, for the most decadent seafood cakes imaginable.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

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Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This homey dish is a nostalgic classic and couldn't be more comforting. The ground beef becomes super tender and moist thanks to cooking in rich gravy with onions and mushrooms. Put your slow cooker to work on the meat, then spoon yourself a hearty helping over buttery mashed potatoes.

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Basic Pimiento Cheese

Basic Pimiento Cheese
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

You can't beat this Southern classic. We love pimiento cheese as a dip, lathered on a sandwich, or enjoyed all on its own. No matter how you prefer your pimiento cheese—hot or mild, chunky or creamy—make sure to hand shred your cheese and use diced, not sliced, jarred peppers.

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Chopped Kale Salad With Toasted Breadcrumbs

Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Great for lunch or an appetizer, this healthy recipe doesn't compromise on hardy flavor. This take on a Caesar salad comes together in just 15 minutes using crunchy kale, Greek yogurt dressing, and a few other surprising ingredients.

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Tomato Aspic

Tomato Aspic
Southern Living

This old-school recipe is made with Worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, lemon, and gelatin. We enjoy this bright red revival alongside pimiento-stuffed olives, celery, and chicken or shrimp salad.

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Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

Ground turkey and ground turkey Italian sausage put a spin on classic meatloaf. No need to fear: This rendition, though much less fatty, is just as flavorful (if not more so). Serve yourself a slice alongside buttery mashed potatoes and snappy green beans.

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Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip

Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip
Hector Sanchez

This Tex-Mex cheese dip from the kitchen of Josie Spain in Woodstock, Georgia is downright addictive. It's got everything you could ask for in a dip: lots of cheese, creamy texture, and just the right amount of kick.

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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip

Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This cheesy dip is a show-stopper that's as decadent as it is comforting. Fresh crab and a mix of three cheeses is what makes this party snack so special, especially when served with endive dippers.

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Crispy Cheese Wafers

Crispy Cheese Wafers

These cheese snacks bring on satisfying, big crunches thanks to rice cereal. We love these wafers all on their own, but they're irresistible with pepper jelly and cream cheese.

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Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

Southern Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf on a plate to serve with mashed potatoes

Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

This recipe will transport you back to childhood nights back in mama's kitchen. Creole and Greek seasonings add a special touch to the loaf beneath the Worcestershire sauce and ketchup topping.

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Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

Melt-in-your-mouth tender pork doesn't need to condemn you to the kitchen for hours before mealtime. Your trusty slow cooker makes hands-off meat easy, and the result is delicious piled high onto a roll with your favorite barbecue toppings.

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Bourbon Bloody Marys

Bourbon Bloody Marys
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

In our opinion, bourbon makes everything better—that definitely includes bloody Marys. These hearty cocktails aren't for the faint of heart with big flavor ingredients to complement the bourbon including Worcestershire sauce, vegetable juice, and hot sauce.

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Classic Oyster Stew

Classic Oyster Stew
Hector Sanchez

For the best possible oyster stew, poach your oysters in milk. Allow the edges of the oysters to curl up in the milk, then set them aside before adding them into the creamy, elegant broth.

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Fried Shrimp-And-Okra Po'Boys

Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po’Boys
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Before piling fried goodies onto bread, don't forget to smash your okra for a more tender fry-up. Tangy sauce made from Creole mustard and Worcestershire sauce completes the ultimate New Orleans fusion sandwich.

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Baby Back Ribs With Coffee-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Baby Back Ribs With Coffee-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

The secret to fantastic baby back ribs for dinner, is a few repossessed cups of coffee from your morning pot. Adding bourbon to the party seals the deal on delicious marinated ribs. If you love the marinade as much as we do, make extra and use it as a sauce to drizzle on your favorite meats.

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Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp

Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Using a bloody Mary to poach your shrimp is a witty way to add dynamic flavor to a classic Southern party food. Cooked in vodka and bloody Mary mix, pickled shrimp have never been so good, especially when garnished to the nines with celery, lemon, and olives like the best of savory brunch cocktails.

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Skillet BBQ Chicken

bbq chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet
Alison Miksch

Family-friendly dinner is easy as can be and customizable to your family's tastes. If your crew likes it hot, add hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste. If sweet barbecue chicken is more up your clan's alley, scale back the spice and let the maple syrup and brown sugar take over.

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Salmon Cakes

Salmon Cakes
Micah A. Leal

These impressive fish cakes are easy to throw together when you have a can of salmon in the pantry. Just a few staple ingredients are needed for elegant Salmon Cakes that shine on their own, with a salad, or as a burger patty between buns.

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Smoked Beef Ribs With Texas BBQ Sauce

Smoked Cola-and-Coffee Beef Ribs
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: MindI Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

A quintessential game season recipe, these ribs are easy and delicious enough to make in the smoker over and over again. Rub the meat with a dry rub for the smoker, then add the homemade Texas Red Sauce when you serve.

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Instant Pot Meatloaf

Instant Pot Meatloaf Image
Southern Living

A recipe for classic meatloaf that uses your instant pot is a game-changer for nostalgic weeknight dinner. This long-time favorite dish delivers hardy and tender meatloaf like you know and love it, with one delicious surprise ingredient: balsamic vinegar. Trust us.

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Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Stuffed cabbage soup in a dutch oven with a ladle on a green table with a napkin, salt shaker and lemon slices.

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

While we love stuffed cabbage rolls, this dump and go soup version is much more hands-off while just as delicious. Prepared in a Dutch oven, the cabbage cooks down to a tender, silky texture for a filling soup that will warm you up on cold winter nights.

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Baked Crab Cakes

Southern Living Baked Crab Cakes on a plate to serve with mixed greens and a lemon wedge

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins

These crab cakes seasoned with Old Bay, mustard, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce are fresh and delicious. Bake them in the oven to achieve a deep golden crust. Serve as an appetizer or with your favorite sides for dinner.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole
Southern Living

While a classic sloppy Joe is usually served between bread, this casserole recipe won't leave you wanting for anything else. Crowd-pleasing ground beef and sauce meet macaroni, chopped vegetables, and Muenster cheese for a supper that will be scooped up for second servings.

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Beer-Cheese Fondue

Rosemary-Bacon Nut Mix
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

A hot pot of cheese fondue will turn heads at your party and guests won't be able to get enough of this beer-infused version. Lager, Gruyère, and cheddar are a killer combination that brings out the savory flavors in each, especially when seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard.

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Game Day Chili

Game Day Chili
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

A big pot of chili will be the star of your next game day gathering—second only to the game, of course. Worcestershire sauce, dark beer, and beef broth bring in loads of deep flavor.

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Crab Imperial

crab-imperial
Southern Living

Hailing from crab country, Maryland, this crabby dish is a hybrid of a hot dip and a casserole. Lump crabmeat and tangy sauce are the key ingredients to this creamy dish flavored with Worcestershire sauce, dry sherry, and fresh lemon juice.

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Our Test Kitchen put a healthier spin on barbecue sauce so that indulging on delicious Southern barbecue is a bit of a lighter affair. It has no refined sugar, but on top of grilled chicken, Honey Barbecue Sauce is just the tangy topping that your barbecue guests will go wild for.

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Old Bay Rémoulade With Crudités And Shrimp

Old Bay Rémoulade with Crudités and Shrimp
Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry

Old Bay seasoning is the star of this dip, but the Worcestershire sauce and horseradish certainly don't hurt either. We love this snack served with vegetables and large peel 'n' eat shrimp.

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Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers

Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers
photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

We used our kitchen's secret weapon for this one-pot recipe: the cast-iron skillet. Each ingredient, starting with bacon, then onions, and finally burger patties with mustard and Worcestershire sauce, are cooked in turns in the same skillet so the flavors to render together beautifully.

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Beef Stew

Beef Stew
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

With a beef stew recipe so tasty and comforting, you'll never get sick of this classic supper. The beauty is in the details of this dish. Take care searing your beef and let the stew simmer low and slow for the most tender meat.

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Marinated Shrimp

Marinated Shrimp
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Let shrimp marinate overnight so that when your guests arrive the next day, this snack is all ready to go. The marinade is simple and effective, made from onions, capers, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.

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Black Bean Burgers With Comeback Sauce

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

A hearty black bean patty with Comeback Sauce make a brilliant, though less meaty burger. The beans are slow-cooked with bacon or broth to pack in the flavor while the sauce brings spicy, smoky flavor to the table.

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Micah A. Leal

These snacks will fly off the plate before all the guests even arrive to the party. These tempting bites elevate classic jalapeño poppers (which are already a crowd-pleaser) and makes them even more tantalizing by wrapping them in crispy bacon.

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Lamb Burgers With Feta And Dijonnaise

Lamb Burgers with Feta and Dijonnaise
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This elegant take on a burger incorporates all the traditional elements, but each with a gourmet twist. Toasted brioche, peppery arugula, briny feta, crunchy onion, a flavorful lamb patty, and mustard sauce with a kick are the keys to an elevated burger.

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Best-Ever Macaroni And Cheese

Best Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

STACY K. ALLEN; FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN; PROP STYLIST: CHRISTINA DALEY

A good mac and cheese recipe is something to treasure, so add this one to your recipe box for safe keeping. At Southern family gatherings, macaroni and cheese is no joke, and our version's velvety texture will withstand the taste tests.

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Classic Trout Amandine

Classic Trout Amandine
Southern Living

This seemingly fancy fresh dish is easy as can be. Your guests will be incredibly impressed by dinner, but really, all you need is fresh fish and some pantry staples like almonds, butter, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.

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Southern Pimiento Mac And Cheese

southern pimiento mac and cheese
Hector Sanchez

Bringing together two of our favorite Southern dishes is one of our favorite things to do. This recipe takes mac and cheese to a whole new level by incorporating pimiento peppers and flavors signature to pimiento cheese in the creamy sauce.

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Bev's Famous Meatloaf

Bev's Famous Meatloaf
Photo: Jennifer Davick

This go-to meatloaf recipe impresses with all the goods: tender ground beef and ground pork sausage, green bell pepper and onion, and a sweet tomato topping. We love homestyle meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green peas.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

platter with roasted brussels sprouts
The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts uses a savory sauce made with Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar for added flavor. The crispy, caramelized sprouts are the perfect accompaniment to steak and pork dishes.

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Sheet Pan Meatloaf

Sheet Pan Meatloaf
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

We love discovering new ways to make a long-time favorite dish even easier. Sheet Pan Meatloaf uses a few simple adjustments to make sure that this hassle-free meatloaf is as tasty and tender as ones that ask for a whole lot more effort.

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