Gluten Free
White Bean Salad With Lemon and Cumin
Toss cooked beans with red onion and a lemony cumin dressing; then pack them up separately from lettuce leaves to make quick lettuce wraps for lunch or dinner.
Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Unpeeled potatoes absorb less moisture when boiled, and the ricer will catch the skins—great news for lazy cooks everywhere.
By Andy Baraghani
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint
This twice-roasted method allows for the sweet potatoes to get super-creamy on the inside while their skins get a little crispy.
By Andy Baraghani
Leeks in Vinaigrette with Walnuts and Tarragon
Cutting the leeks into rounds is an update on the classic presentation—and makes them easier to serve to a crowd.
By Andy Baraghani
The Turkey Chili Dinner to Make Right Now
Easy, warming, and satisfying, this spiced turkey chili and spaghetti squash dinner is exactly what you want tonight.
By Anna Stockwell
Thanksgiving Stock
Make this stock ahead of time and freeze it to get it out of the way. You’ll have stock on hand for weeks.
By Brad Leone
Set-It-and-Forget-It Roast Pork Shoulder
Scoring the skin isn’t just for looks; it helps the fat render and makes the roast easy to slice.
By Rick Martinez
The Multipurpose Shaved-Vegetable Salad
You can get away with making this foolproof salad with a sharp knife, but a mandoline is the ideal tool.
By Andy Baraghani
Chicory Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
This sweet-sharp vinaigrette pairs well with the bitter chicories, but feel free to use another sturdy green if you like.
By Andy Baraghani
Spiced Turkey Chili with Spaghetti Squash
Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet fall flavor of roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten-free dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash With Cranberry Agrodolce
The cranberry sauce for this holiday-ready side does double duty: It looks gorgeous (and tastes great) drizzled over roasted squash and sweet potatoes, but it’s also an excellent turkey condiment.
By Anna Stockwell
Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice
This homemade version of a popular Chipotle restaurant menu item livens up plain white rice with lime juice and tons of cilantro. Serve it as a side dish or top with cooked vegetables and salsa to make a quick burrito bowl.
By Kat Boytsova
Chicken Tarragon
You'll be shocked at how easily the wonderfully fragrant and rich sauce for this simple weeknight dish comes together.
By David Tanis
Gia's Mushrooms and Egg
This dish is so simple, but I would award it numerous stars and accolades. Just find excellent mushrooms, really good eggs, some aromatics, and a tiny bit of spice, and you have a beauty of a dish.
By Olia Hercules
Creamed Dried Sweet Corn With Onion and Chives
Step aside, cornbread. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, dried sweet corn is an essential part of the Thanksgiving table. Soak it in milk and cream for at least 4 hours (or up to overnight), then simmer it with a bit of sautéed onion for a luscious side dish that's as sweet as summer corn—and even more irresistible.
By Adina Steiman
Roasted Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup
There are some flavors that beg to be paired, and sweet potatoes and ginger are in that category. This smooth, puréed soup is rich and comforting, ideal for fall evenings.
By Art Smith
Masala Popcorn
This popcorn is a take on the Indian snack chiwda, a sweet and savory mix often made with puffed rice, dried fruit, nuts, spices, and herbs. It's a mainstay during Diwali, much like you'd have Chex Mix during the American holiday season.
By Vikram Sunderam
Slow-Cooked Collard Greens in Olive Oil
Truth: Garlic sizzling in olive oil is the greatest smell in the world and the only base needed to transform everything from spaghetti to shrimp to these collards into something that’s both simple and spectacular.
By Claire Saffitz
Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese
The classic tomato and mozz summer salad gets a roasty cold-weather makeover.
By Adam Rapoport
Roasted Beets with Grapefruit and Rosemary
If using different-colored beets, remember to toss them separately so they don’t stain one another.
By Andy Baraghani