Holidays

Sweet, crispy apples crown this elegant apple rose tart. The apples aren't baked, so their crisp bite of honey and citrus shine.

Juicy pork chops are a perennial favorite around here. Smother 'em in a creamy, Creole, caramelized onion gravy... oh my lord.

A recipe for apple cranberry crisp that can be made at a moment's notice, whenever you have extra fruit or a craving for something cozy, sweet, and crisp.

An irresistible and tender, sweet and creamy, loaf of fall goodness. A slice of apple cinnamon bread a day, isn't that what they say?

A richly warming, comforting combination of earthy spices and smoky chicken. Comes together easily and brings everyone to the table.

A pretty quick simmer turns field peas and snap beans into a pot full of Southern perfection. The pot liquor that you end up with is tasty as heck, too.

Nachos are always a welcome dinner--or snack--but sometimes you want something even more special. A base of crisp potato nuggets are just the thing.

Hummingbird cake is as sweet as it sounds. This snacky, loaf pan version is made with whole wheat flour but still adores a smear of cream cheese icing.

Same tangy sauce and tender texture as pulled pork. But ready in a fraction of the time.

A sweet, salty, and spicy eggplant dish that's even better than takeout. Brining then frying in a blazing hot wok gives it a spectacular finish.

An effortless dinner that comes together in a snap without making a big mess. It's healthy but more importantly, it tastes divine.

A quick and easy pasta dish that makes the most of all the veggies you could possibly have on hand. Plus halloumi cheese? Sign us up.

A sweet umami upgrade to game day wings. Sweet and spicy, crispy and juicy, these little beauties have it all.

A terrific snack, appie, or side dish, that nearly everyone will devour. Crispy fried vegetables dipped in your choice of sauce? Yes, please!

A gorgeous upgrade to orange chicken. Creamy, flavored with tarragon, and exceptionally tasty. It's fancy without being difficult.

Sam Sifton's recipe for sloppy Joes is quick and, honestly, quite superb. Full of flavor and just as messy as you remember. And just as tasty.

A high-protein, low-carb cheese cracker the tastes divine, even if you're not worried about all that stuff. Dip 'em, dunk 'em, devour 'em.

If you took all the best summer veggies, chopped 'em up and dressed them in a liltingly sweet and tangy dressing, you'd end up with this stunning salad.

An exquisitely flavored and heavenly textured frosting--light, silky, buttery, and full of pistachio nuttiness. Perfection on a cake. Or a spoon.

This cake is nothing short of extraordinary. It's delicately flavored with white chocolate and has a dreamy crumb.