Thanksgiving
Roasted Brined Turkey with Cider Gravy
Brine a turkey breast to add flavor and moistness. Pick up some local apple cider to make a flavorful gravy to serve with the turkey.
Roasted Turkey with Smoked Paprika
Smoked Paprika adds sweet, smoky flavor and beautiful color to roasted turkey. Everyone will be thankful for this centerpiece of the holiday table.
Caponata with Pine Nuts
Try this take on a classic Sicilian side with fish or grilled pork.
Kimchi Creamed Collard Greens
Collards really cook down a lot, so don't be fooled into buying some puny little bunch. I like my collards on the smaller, younger side of life. (The younger the collards, the shorter the cooking time.) The addition of kimchi gives the classic creamed greens an umami bite that I adore.
Holiday Ham, Three Ways
Here's a foolproof base recipe and three delicious ways to dress up your holiday ham. Don't forget to save the bone for a fabulous soup! And remember, if you're not feeding a huge crowd, you can easily halve this recipe for a smaller ham.
Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin
This tarte tatin uses a colorful combination of Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. Fresh rosemary and sage add extra autumnal flair. Who needs flowers when you’ve got this holiday centerpiece?
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips With Citrus Butter
This recipe includes a little citrusy butter melted over the vegetables once they are out of the oven.
The 10 Commandments of Gravy
Of course there are shortcuts, cheater's gravy, and the like, but if you are planning on making serious gravy from scratch, let us be your guide. Here art the essential rules for perfect gravy, every time.
The 10 Commandments of Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Let's be honest: Mashed potatoes can be watery, not fluffy enough, too dry, not seasoned properly, or just plain blah. Master the rules of perfect mashed potatoes now, and you'll ensure that they're at their buttery, fluffy best on your Thanksgiving table.
No, You Don't Need to Eat Mashed Potatoes at Thanksgiving
They're too carby, too time intensive—and too good to be buried under gravy.
Yes, You Do Need to Eat Mashed Potatoes at Thanksgiving
Some dishes are negotiable (looking at you, pecan pie); this isn't one of them.
Peking Turkey and Five More Brilliant Ways to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving
From an extra-juicy turkey to Szechuan-spiced Brussels sprouts, these Asian-inspired takes on Thanksgiving classics will wake up your holiday menu.
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.
How Can I Make My Pie Look Like It Was Made by Martha Stewart?
You don't need to be a baking expert to turn out amazing holiday pies. With our upgraded recipes and easy decorating tricks, your guests will fight over the last slice.
How to Throw an Easy, French-Inspired Thanksgiving Feast
This Thanksgiving, go fancy: Combine traditional Turkey Day dishes with the refined elegance of a Parisian-style meal.
Make This Gorgeous Thanksgiving Dessert With Only 5 Ingredients and 10 Minutes' Prep
It's no secret: We are huge fans of slab pie. Any dessert that looks and tastes that great and can feed a big crowd is key around the holidays, especially Thanksgiving.
How Thomas Keller Makes His Juicy, Crispy Thanksgiving Turkey
From high-heat roasting to clarified-butter basting, Chef Keller's easy techniques will make your holiday bird legendary.
Everything You Need to Know to Make the Ultimate Apple Pie
The perfect pie demands a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly spiced filling. Here's how to get both every time.
A No-Work Way To Transform a Heap of Leftover Turkey into a Weeknight Winner
Food Editor Rhoda Boone created a one-pot meal that not only used up her Thanksgiving leftovers—it used up all the extra produce she had around, too.