In the Season 5 premiere, Damaris plans a glamping staycation, as a surprise for her hardworking husband. She serves Southern Sloppy Joes and crunchy butternut squash slaw, plus s'more bites for dessert.

Damaris and some friends go on a farm adventure, during which they make pickled peaches. But first, she prepares a picnic lunch, featuring zucchini-noodle salad and blackened chicken sandwiches with almond butter and red pepper jam.

Damaris is inspired to update a few of her grandmother's most memorable recipes, including porcupine meatballs in sauerkraut, buttery baked potato rolls and oatmeal-molasses cookies.

Damaris and a friend visits the Kentucky State Fair, on a mission to eat crazy and decadent foods. Later, the ladies create bite-size appetizers, inspired by their trip. Included: corn-dog muffins; pimento cheese jalapeño poppers; Meyer lemon shake-up tarts. Written by anonymous

Damaris joins her friend, who's passionate about historical reenactments, in an Old World archery contest. Inspired by the experience, she later prepares a salad of marinated beet and Stiton; sausage and savory herb quiche; butter pecan crumpets. Written by anonymous

Turkey is prepared two ways, when Damaris and her family get together for Thanksgiving. Included: chicken-fried turkey breast with cranberry-mustard dipping sauce; and smoked whole turkey. Also: a decadent side dish, twice-baked sweet potatoes with sea salt marshmallow caramels. Written by anonymous

A dinner under the stars is planned to celebrate a friend's engagement. Make-ahead recipes include: creamy fall lasagna; shaved cauliflower salad with toasted pecans and cranberries; pear Bellinis.

Damaris and her husband, Darrick Wood, share an intimate holiday meal. On the menu: porter-and-vegetable shepherd's pie; popper jack mashed potatoes; mulled wine-poached pears with toasted almonds.

Damaris and a friend work up an appetite, while taking a circus aerial class. On the menu: sesame-tuna salad; miso-seared sweet potatoes; and sautéed apples with ginger-snap crumble.

Damaris hosts a game night. On the menu: Kentucky red beans and rice, topped with crispy country ham; mango-chutney green beans; and coconut crème brulee.

Damaris hosts a football-viewing party. On the menu: fresh-baked ham that's sliced thin, served on a sweet roll and topped with fried pickles and Cajun aioli. Also: homemade potato tots.