Sugar cookies. Gingerbread people. Shortbread. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
About LC Editors
Over the years, Leite’s Culinaria has been incredibly fortunate to have many different editors contributing to the site, with each person bringing a different approach to home cooking and the recipes they select. As a result, our recipes are a marvelously varied bunch, comprising quick weeknight fixes we call WEEKNIGHT WINNERS that are as easy as they are enticing, more leisurely recipes that are essentially WEEKEND PROJECTS, those must-master dishes you’ll find in THE ARSENAL, and easy and impressive recipes worthy of company we refer to as HONEST ENTERTAINING. Rest assured, we first make each and every recipe that eventually ends up on this site in our own home kitchens before deciding if it’s sufficiently stunning to share with you. That’s a little about us. You’ll find more of our personalities in the recipes on the site. We’re curious to hear which recipes appeal most to you, so don’t be shy. Let us know what you like and what you’d like to see more of on our site in a comment.
Chewy Hermit Bars
These chewy hermit bars are a revelation. They’re wonderfully spicy, plumped with raisins, and amazingly chewy–even fudge-like.
Eggnog Pie
Essentially a slightly tipsy cheesecake, this bourbon-enhanced eggnog pie is something we’re classifying as “holiday desserts for parties where people like to party.”
Red Chicken Posole
In Nahuatl, pozole means “make a big batch of this on the weekend and reheat during the week after soccer practice.” (Not really.)
8 Homemade Food Gift Recipes
Making your list and checking it twice? These made-from-scratch lovelies–including sweets, savories, and even some sippables–are certain to make your holidays easier.
Wild Mushroom Risotto
The secret to this intensely flavored risotto? Using chicken stock mingled with the liquid from rehydrating dried porcini mushrooms.
8 Dishes to Make with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Some people think the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. If you’re not one of them, the amazing combos on this list will change your mind.
Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls
When you want the taste of cinnamon rolls but don’t have the time (or yeast!), enter these shortcut lovelies laced with spice and lavished with cream cheese icing.
8 Thanksgiving Hors d’Oeuvre and Cocktail Recipes
Not everyone comes to dinner for the turkey. Some of us love the pre-dinner snacks, especially when they’re this good. Here are some of our favorites.
Apple Cranberry Sauce
Apple cranberry sauce. Not quite as American as apple pie. Not until you taste this version, that is. Sweetly tart and superbly lovely with turkey and pork and so, so much more.
Perfect Roast Turkey
This iconic roast turkey is, we sorta have to admit, perfect to behold. And it ought to be after being brined, stuffed with chestnut stuffing, and all but smothered in a ridiculously rich, real-deal gravy.
7 Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Whatever you choose to call it, whether stuffing or dressing, we’ve got a foolproof recipe that’ll make everyone at your table thankful.
Parmesan Potato Gratin
We used to get our gratins and scalloped potatoes confused. But then we tried this gratin. Guess which one is now our favorite?!
Roast Pork with Crushed Grape Sauce
An elegant yet easy approach to roast pork that draws on iconic autumn flavors. And it’s as affordable as it is impressive.
9 Thanksgiving Desserts
An homage to all the pies, cakes, and tarts—including pumpkin, natch—that’d make a lovely Thanksgiving finish. ‘Cuz we all could use a little more sweetness lately.
Brandy-Brined Turkey Breast
The surest way we know to guarantee moist turkey? Brine it. Preferably with this boozy brandy-infused brine. (Hiccup.)
18 Best Thanksgiving Recipes
There’s a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. And a lot of those things can’t be put into words. Here, some of our favorite ways to give thanks.
Cranberry Scones
Got leftover cranberries? Then you’ve got the fixings for these incredible scones that balance tart berries with sweet white chocolate and knee-wobblingly flaky pastry.
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
Earthy collides with slightly sweet in this beautiful burnished brioche and wild mushroom stuffing. (Did we mention it’s easy?)
Easy Skillet Lasagna
Those days when meal planning goes south and weeknight weariness looms, simple salvation can be found in this easy skillet lasagna made with store-bought ravioli.