Italy has prosciutto. Spain has Jamon Iberico and Jamon Serrano. And in the South, we have country ham, meat that's aged, smoked and salted to develop a concentrated flavor. Six-part series, recipes

Cassoulet needs time and love to turn out at its best. And what better way to spend a cold winter day, than cooking up a way to ward off the chill? Story, recipe

Fast and fabulous, these brownies offer a big payoff for little work. They start with a box mix, and candy bars and other add-ins punch up the flavor. Story, recipe