Vegetable
Stock-Braised Turkey Legs
Who needs pulled pork when you can have braised turkey legs? These beauties will give you a reason to cook turkey more than once a year.
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.
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.
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.
Buttery Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
Garlic–brown butter makes these exceptional rolls fragrant and delicious, and a portion of cooked dough mixed into the batter keeps them supple. They’re a little labor-intensive, but once you taste them, you’ll be hooked.
Skillet Stuffing With Sausage and Mushrooms
Thanksgiving stuffing in less than an hour? Believe it. Cooking and baking the stuffing in the same skillet not only saves time, it cuts down on dishes.
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.
Kale-Dusted Popcorn is a Phenomenal Snack (No, Really, It Is)
Buh-bye kale chips, hello kale dust.
How to Make Sauerkraut in 12 Easy Steps
Ferment to your heart's content with these tips for making homemade sauerkraut.
Sweet Potato vs. Yam: What's the Difference?
A tuber tutorial.
8 Pantry Pastas Our Staff Makes When There's Nothing in the Fridge
These are the dead-simple recipes we turn to for emergency dinners.
The Best Pumpkin Pie Has No Pumpkin At All
Miraculously, this filling tastes even more vibrantly pumpkin-y than any recipe that uses the real thing.
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps Aren't Authentic (But We Still Love Them)
Make the best lettuce wraps of your life by following these seven easy steps.
Four Ways to Pick Up the Pace with Potato Cooking
Potatoes are beautiful for their simplicity. But something so simple shouldn’t take an hour to cook, right? Right. Here are four ways to get your potato fix faster.
This Squash Casserole Is the Answer to Weeknight Vegetarian Lasagna
What to do when you want lasagna fast? Thinly slice squash and layer it with ricotta cheese for a hearty casserole that is just as cozy and filling.
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.
Cheesy Delicata Squash and Kale Casserole
Thinly sliced squash and kale (plus plenty of ricotta cheese) combine in a lasagna-like casserole that's perfect for a hearty winter dinner.
Why Creamed Dried Sweet Corn Should Be on Every Thanksgiving Table
This cult Pennsylvania Dutch dish deserves to be served from coast to coast this holiday.
How to Steam Vegetables Like a Boss
Get healthful, crisp-tender (read: not mushy) carrots, broccoli, asparagus, and more by following these simple steps.
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.