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Holiday Planning
53 Christmas Dinner Side Dishes to Round Out Your Holiday Feast
If it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, you probably have a menu to plan. We can help.
Holiday Planning
31 Leftover Turkey Recipes to Clear Your Overstuffed Fridge
Yesterday was great, but let’s get real: Thanksgiving is all about the leftovers.
17 Sherry Cocktails for a Fortified Fun Time
Use up that bottle of fino, amontillado, or oloroso while it’s fresh.
How to Cook Scallops for a Restaurant-Worthy Dinner
Make seared scallops on a weeknight (yes, you), for a remarkably simple, elegant dinner at home.
How to Cook Pork Tenderloin So It’s Juicy and Tender Every Time
Stovetop sear or oven roast? The answer is both.
13 Egg White Cocktails for a Fluffy, Pastel Happy Hour
Shake up a cloud of frothy drinks tonight.
Crowd Pleasers
37 Breakfast Casseroles for Sleepy Mornings and Easy Brunches
Stop frying eggs to order. Instead, prep one of these easy breakfast casseroles the day before and sleep in for a change.
Entertaining
53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Peak Season
27 Breakfast Potato Recipes for Starchy Comfort
The best part of brunch is the potatoes on the side.
Sweet Spot
23 Chocolate Pie Recipes Worth More Than a Golden Ticket
Chocolate knows no season, so you can make a chocolate cream pie, frozen s’mores pie, or glossy ganache tart any time of year.
Holiday Planning
67 Warm and Festive Christmas Dinner Ideas
Set a festive mood with any of these impressive holiday mains.
Fast & Foolproof
37 Shrimp Recipes for Quick and Easy Luxury
Quick-cooking shrimp is a weeknight savior. Keep these recipes in your back pocket for dinner emergencies.
Happy Hour
17 Grapefruit Cocktails for Those Who Like It Bitter and Sweet
These grapefruit juice drinks are just the refreshment you’re looking for.
Sweet Spot
31 Coffee Desserts So You Can Have Your Cup and Eat It Too
Lots of desserts are good dunked in coffee. But these have the Joe baked right in.
How to Brine a Turkey in a Wet Brine
This brining method gives you the crispy skin of a dry-brined turkey but the juiciness of a wet-brined bird. That’s what we call the best of both worlds.
How to Make a Roux for Mac and Cheese, Gumbo, Gravy, and More
All you need is fat, flour, heat, and time.
How to Deep-Fry a Turkey (Safely!) for Juicy Meat and Golden Skin
Our step-by-step instructions and safety tips guarantee a juicy, crispy-skinned bird in less than two hours.