Fall

A simple and satisfying side dish.

A delicious new take on an old favorite.

Here's a tangy condiment for holiday entrées; try it with pork tenderloin, roasted chicken or turkey. Begin preparing the relish a day ahead to allow the flavors time to blend.

There are a number of variations of this traditional Scandinavian Yuletide drink. Dry red wine, muscatel and sweet vermouth, with aquavit in place of the brandy, may be used. In another version, 2 bottles of dry red wine, preferably Bordeaux, are used with the quantity of aquavit increased to a whole bottle, which is poured over the flaming sugar.

The do-ahead steps make this recipe great for entertaining.

Make these individual desserts a day ahead.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

Dried cherries from Michigan add their bright sweetness to winter baking.

Thanksgiving timing tip: If you have only one oven, you can prepare this dish ahead and serve it at room temperature, leaving plenty of room in the oven for the turkey.

The unusual crust is made of brioche dough.

This is a colorful variation on the classic potato latke.

A mildly sweet and pungent dish. No soy sauce is used in the sauce, so it is lighter in color than other sweet and pungent dishes.