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A Thanksgiving-worthy dessert that can be baked in your toaster oven? Yes, please!

The swirly meringue topping on this pie is stable enough to make a day ahead and keep chilled—even if you've bruleed it.

A press-in crust, short bake time, and do-ahead option liberate you (and your oven) on Thanksgiving Day.

A combination of whole-grain flours gives earthy, nutty complexity (read: tons of flavor) and a satisfying bite to these delicious pancakes. Make a big batch of the mix to keep on hand, or pack some up to deliver to a friend.

Use the largest skillet you have (a straight-sided 12" is ideal) and a fish spatula.the thin angled edge is just right for helping potatoes release from the skillet.

We wish we could take credit for this double-dairy, paprika-dusted masterpiece of a mash, but we can't. The dish is courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stanek, father to BA's own Amiel Stanek.

Also known as the one-hour turkey, this spatchcocked bird (ask your butcher, or go to bonappetit.com/spatchcock) will free up your oven.

A little soy sauce in the glaze ensures the burnished mahogany skin that holiday memories are made of. But it's not just for looks; this brined and buttered bird is seasoned inside and out.

You know how sometimes the meat is dry and there's not enough gravy? We fixed that by braising dark meat in a robust pan sauce. Ta-da!

I learned the joys of putting potatoes in bread during my time in the Napa Valley, so the flavors here are resonant of that magical place, but don't be afraid to change up the herbs or play with nuts and olives.

Dates and bananas naturally sweeten this wholesome breakfast smoothie.

You will need to start the brining process two days ahead.

The most tremendous veggie casserole in the history of veggie casseroles! I started making it around Thanksgiving as an alternative to broccoli-rice casserole, but it has slowly crept into other meals throughout the year. It's irresistible.

Puffy Tacos: The Pride of San Antonio!

Use these to make amazing leftover turkey sandwiches.

Thick slab bacon is key to this dish. Buy it packaged, if you can find it, or from the butcher.

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® is the secret to easy and delicious weeknight meals.

This seasonal favorite is sure to please.

TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.

TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.