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Believe it or not, we came up with a new way to chop broccoli: Include the stems!

The same technique and proportions will work for a pork chop, lamb chops, or any other steak you like.

Two racks make enough for each person to have two lamb chops for this recipe. Cut between each bone individually for single chops, or cut into double-rib portions.

This stuffed ribeye roast recipe (or rib eye, depending on who you ask), is a holiday showstopper.

Warm spices without the sweetness work on biscuits and rolls, mashed potatoes or green beans.

The zest cuts through the richness of the butter (and the rest of the Thanksgiving meal). Try this one tossed with roasted vegetables—your green beans, your brussels sprouts–just before serving.

When it comes to tasty pumpkin seeds, it's all about the seasoning—don't go crazy, but do be a little creative.

Cooking the shrimp off the heat will allow them to poach gently, preventing overcooking.

If you have leftover "everything" spice, stir it into Greek yogurt drizzled with olive oil for a savory breakfast.

When using preserved lemons, scoop out the insides and only use the peel.

A palate-cleansing fennel salad to balance rich pork and hearty sides.

This seasoned salt is equally good on other cuts of meat, like chicken thighs or breasts or pork chops. Make a big batch and use it as you like.

Yes, you can treat parsley as a salad green, as long as your bunch isn’t woody. Sweet molasses and tart sumac make it vibrant. As for the raw onions, massage them with salt and let them sit for half an hour so they’re not so astringent. Also, adds Ottolenghi, “so you don’t burb.”

Lamb and yogurt is a classic combination. You'll be scraping the plate with pita.

While this cooking project requires effort and some special equipment, even a novice can achieve pro results.

You can thank the folks at the Meat Hook in Brooklyn for sharing the secrets of their craft. While making homemade sausage requires effort—and some special equipment—even a novice can achieve pro results. (Watch the step-by-step video for making sausages at home here.) Once you get the hang of it, you can add Spicy Italian Sausage, Green Chorizo, and Boerewors to your repertoire.

The Meat Hook in Brooklyn show us the way to excellent homemade sausages. While this project is no easy feat—and requires some special equipment—even a beginner can achieve pro results. (Watch the step-by-step video here.) And once you master these, why not try your hand at a batch of Lamb Masala Sausage, Spicy Italian Sausage, or Boerewors?