Dairy Free
Easy Fried Rice
This easy fried rice recipe—which comes together in just about 30 minutes—is my go-to method for cleaning out the fridge and using up leftover rice.
By Genevieve Yam
Dill-Pickled Vegetables
These dill seed–scented pickles would be a great snack at any point in the year, but the recipe stands the test of time as a Thanksgiving appetizer.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Molded Cranberry and Wine Jelly
Rosé and lemon juice highlight the fruity, tart notes of this retro cranberry jelly mold from Gourmet.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Hong Kong-Style Crispy Rice Skillet
A thin layer of crispy rice, an array of Chinese cured meats, and a drizzle of sweet, seasoned soy sauce makes this a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.
By Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung
Amethyst Sour
This twist on the whiskey sour adds blueberries—plus a touch of amaro and funky rum.
By Al Sotack
Porchetta-Style Roast Pork
Rely on the seasonings of porchetta—fennel seed, crushed red pepper, and garlic—to give more-manageable pork shoulder enormous flavor.
By Jeanne Kelley
Crispy Smashed New Potatoes With Lime, Cilantro, and Spices
New potatoes are boiled in salted water until just soft, then smashed and pan-fried until they are crispy on the outside.
By Vishwesh Bhatt
Smoked Turkey
If you have a smoker, this low-and-slow smoked turkey recipe from Myron Mixon is a hit any time—not just Thanksgiving. When you make it, you’ll see why.
By Myron Mixon
Easy Butter Beans With Tomato and Marjoram
Fasolka po bretońsku, as these beans are called in Polish, are earthy and full of flavor, delicious eaten with fresh, crusty bread and nothing else.
By Zuza Zak
Mabo Don
This Japanese version of mabodofu is cooked with tofu and ground pork, and is significantly less spicy than the Sichuan version.
By Tadashi Ono
Black Pepper Roasted Chicken
The is a copycat of the popular five-star grilled chicken found throughout Bangkok.
By Leela Punyaratabandhu
Quick White Bean and Ham Gratin
This quick cassoulet-inspired dinner uses ham and cannellini beans instead of the duck, sausage, and traditional flageolets.
By Mark Bittman
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Sweet, tart homemade cranberry sauce is the key to a bright and balanced Thanksgiving meal—and it’s easy to whip up in just 20 minutes.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Hot Toddy
A classic hot toddy is a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening—and it only requires three ingredients and some boiling water.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Garlicky Green Beans
This quick and easy green beans recipe gives you a side dish with an exuberant crunch—and no ice bath required.
By Brigid Washington
Quick and Easy Collard Greens
A quick and easy version of the darling dark green leaf of long braises: collard greens.
By Brigid Washington
Roasted Carrots
This minimalist roasted carrots recipe results in a showstopping side dish—don’t be surprised when everyone asks for more.
By Ruth Cousineau
Brown-Sugar-Glazed Bacon
This brown sugar bacon recipe is not a throwback, it’s a classic.
By Gayle Pirie and John Clark
Easy Candied Orange Peel
The technique of candying fruit originated as a food preservation method; it stuck around because it’s delightful.
By Damon Lee Fowler
Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Ham
A long-time favorite of Epicurious readers, this impressive holiday ham is glazed in caramelized brown sugar, honey, and mustard.
By Scott Peacock