Cutting leeks into large pieces (they almost dissolve when thinly sliced) gives them a presence equal to disks of potato, while cooking the vegetables separately-the leeks are braised in butter, the spuds...
Author: Lillian Chou
For maximum caramelization, make sure the cut side of the Brussels sprouts are flush with the bottom of the baking dish. As the whole thing bakes, the salty pancetta fat will melt over the sprouts imparting...
You'll rejoice as white and dark meat alike come out juicy and tender in a bird you can set and forget - and then enjoy.
Coating blanched ducklings in orange liqueur makes them develop a crisp, deep mahogany skin as they roast on a bed of orange slices and other aromatics.
Author: Monte Farber and Amy Zerner
You can make and chill these mashed potatoes up to two days before the big night.
Author: Chris Morocco
This easy turkey tetrazzini recipe is the perfect way to enjoy leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
It doesn't take much to make slender, tender green beans memorable-lemon zest and orange zest warmed in olive oil provide sensational sparkle.
Author: Lillian Chou
Dusting these tender pecan-and-butter-packed cookies with powdered sugar before baking them creates a crackly, glossy coating. Feel free to add more afterward as well.
Author: Chris Morocco
Don't have a cast-iron skillet? Cook the kale mixture in a stainless-steel one, then bake the strata in a 13x9" baking dish.
Author: Deb Perelman
This eats like a cross between a pecan pie, sticky toffee pudding, and a butterscotch sundae.
Author: Claire Saffitz
Weighting the puff pastry with an extra sheet pan while it blind-bakes is a classic way to get the crackle without the height and also gives the pastries a sleek, modern look.
Author: Lillian Chou
This savory wild rice dish is the ultimate gluten-free stuffing-basically a holiday-appropriate grain salad with lots of fresh herbs.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Crisp pickled vegetables go brilliantly with cocktails (or with sandwiches, a hunk of cheese, a juicy steak...the possibilities are endless). Fresh ginger and dried chiles give them a bracing boost and...
Author: Lillian Chou
A basket of unusual breadsticks will vanish in no time. The fact that you scatter the strips of dough on baking sheets rather like pick-up sticks results in great texture: they're chewy where the strips...
Author: Lillian Chou
These cookie bars are studded with the best parts of traditional fruitcake (orange zest and dried fruit) and spiced up with lots of fresh ginger. The white chocolate drizzle creates a blank canvas that's...
Author: Tara O'Brady
A simmer and soak in sugar syrup glazes kumquats and liquifies their interiors so they taste like delicious shots of marmalade.
Author: Lillian Chou
Blanching the chopped orange in boiling water before cooking it with the cranberries removes any bitterness from the peel and pith.
Author: Claire Saffitz
Sandwich layers of crisp chocolate pastry with an oozing chocolate-caramel sauce for a stunning-but-easy celebratory dessert.
Author: Donna Hay
The breast goes into the oven at a relatively high temperature to take on some color, then finishes low and slow for extreme juiciness.
Author: Andy Baraghani
We've got you covered. A dish of stuffing at each end of the table will help ease the traffic jam.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Figs bring a touch of sweetness to this bright, chutney-ish sauce and nicely offset the sharpness of the vinegar.
Author: Claire Saffitz
Cooking the turkey on a rimmed baking sheet is great for all-over browning, but be very careful as you remove it from the oven so that the drippings don't slosh over the sides.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Many gravlax recipes will instruct you to drain, turn, and babysit the fish while it cures. Not this one: Set it and forget it. Three days later it will be done.
Author: Chris Morocco
Stacking the dough in alternating colors and then smushing them into a roll is as easy as making shapes with Play-Doh. The method makes for a fancy-looking swirl that novices can succeed at too.
Author: Chris Morocco
Underneath the toasted meringue, you'll find a surprising lightness that comes from cheery red cranberry sorbet layered with pale green pistachio ice cream and buttery pound cake.
Author: Lillian Chou
This dough is too delicate to weave into a true lattice without breaking. Instead, arrange the strips in a crosshatch pattern, crossing over in a few places (it will look just as pretty).
Author: Claire Saffitz
The only thing more crowd-pleasing than cheese is marinated cheese. If Manchego isn't your thing, go for any semi-firm cheese like white cheddar, Gouda, or Monterey Jack.
Author: Andy Baraghani
The twice-cooked curd method was inspired by authors Rose Levy Beranbaum and Melissa Clark and ensures that these bars are extra sturdy and have a smooth, shiny surface. They hold their shape well even...
Author: Chris Morocco
Adding orange zest and salt to store-bought jam gives the filling an extra dimension of flavor without creating a lot of extra fuss.
Author: Chris Morocco
Broccoli stems are tender and delicious, but it's important to cut away the dried-out base and peel the tough skin of thicker ones.
Author: Chris Morocco
This dough benefits from an overnight rest in the fridge, so plan accordingly. Freeze-dried raspberries are available at many grocery and health food stores; if unavailable, omit and use more sanding sugar...
Author: Tara O'Brady
This dough can be formed into a log and stashed in the freezer so it's on hand for whenever you just happen to need a party appetizer. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before slicing.
Author: Andy Baraghani
These homemade onion-flavored chips just might be more addictive than the store-bought versions.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Take down the temperature of a classic hot toddy in this easy, cooling rye cocktail.
Author: Andy Baraghani
The holiday season calls for toasts, which, in turn, call for bubbly. Sure, you could pour a glass of sparkling Prosecco, but turning it into a celebratory punch rich with fruity, tart pomegranate juice...
Author: Lillian Chou
This recipe looks more daunting than it actually is. You basically make a bread dough with a bit of butter and egg in it, knead it for a while, the leave it alone to do its thing.
Author: nigel slater
Choose shallots that are all about the same size so that they soften evenly as they cook. And if spicy is not your thing, skip the Fresno chiles.
Author: Molly Baz
Any cooking oil or rendered fat will work for making these supremely crunchy potatoes. Bonus: The fluffy insides are perfect for sopping up gravy.
Author: Chris Morocco
This simple cornbread was designed for making stuffing-it's easy to cut, not too sweet, and holds together.
Author: Molly Baz
Store-bought puff pastry and a meat-and-potatoes filling come together as your New Year's Eve dinner centerpiece. The trick to getting a tender and indulgent filling is to chop a big piece of chuck by...
Author: Kat Boytsova
Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Bathe duck in a spiced (nutmeg, allspice) and spicy (habanero) marinade, stick it in the oven, ignore it for five hours, then serve it with fixings for build-it-yourself tacos.
Author: Chris Morocco