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This simple roasting method brings deep, bright flavor to winter tomatoes.

Start with a spread of smoked salmon, bread, crème fraîche, lemon wedges, and capers. Then serve this satisfying yet light soup as the first course.

This will be a hit with fans of blue cheese. It's so rich that small portions would also be great as a starter or side dish.

Classic taste, new look. The borders puff up beautifully to keep the filling in place.

Simply pour this rich dressing over wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce or quartered heads of romaine for a salad, or use it as a dip for crudités.

The bread is terrific on its own, too.

This rich, custard-like stuffing is also a great main-course option for vegetarians at the Thanksgiving table; it would be nice with a salad for brunch or lunch, too.

Perfect for the morning after Thanksgiving.

This is the ultimate turkey sandwich.

This is a soft-style version of chilaquiles, tortilla chips sautéed with chiles and meat and topped with melted cheese. Crema mexicana, a cultured Mexican cream, is available in the cheese and deli section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Traditionally, gremolata is made with parsley, lemon peel, and garlic. Here, Parmesan adds richness and pecans add crunch.

Sweet caramelized onions and pungent blue cheese make a good pair in this simply elegant appetizer.

Who says a gratin has to arrive on the table in a baking dish? In this version, the potatoes, spices, and cheese are layered and baked in a springform pan, giving the dish a cake-like look.