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Leah Koenig

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Leah Koenig is a writer and recipe developer. She is the author of seven cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook, Modern Jewish Cooking, and Portico. Leah’s writing and recipes can be found in The New York Times, New York magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Epicurious, and Food52, among other publications. In addition to writing, Leah leads cooking demonstrations and workshops around the country and world. leahkoenig.com

Can I Get Thanksgiving on the Table in 2 Hours?

Still looking for a Turkey Day game plan? Relax. With the right strategies, it's easy to cook an amazing holiday feast in 2 hours or less.

Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sundaes

This autumnal dessert is prepped in advance and then completed at the table—a delicious time saver!

Quick-Roasted Turkey with Parsley-Caper Sauce

Spatchcocking your turkey significantly cuts the roasting time, and it's easy to do—just take out the backbone and flatten the bird. If you're nervous about doing it yourself, just ask a butcher at the meat counter to handle it for you.

Skillet Stuffing With Apples, Shallots, and Cranberries

Cooking your stuffing in an ovenproof skillet means it can go from stove to oven without missing a beat. Prepping your aromatic vegetables in the food processor cuts down on chopping time, too.

Green Beans With Za'atar and Lemon

Prep your green beans quickly; stack a handful of them together on a cutting board and trim the stem ends off the whole stack at once.