Thanksgiving

Great pan gravy doesn't just happen by chance. Here's how it does happen. And with no fuss. No mess. No lumps. Just easy, foolproof, soul-satisfying gravy.

We'd be happy to tuck into these layers of messy goodness any time, any place. Thanksgiving or Fourth of July, makes no difference to us. Or anyone we know who's experienced them.

Yep. Vegan wellingtons. For Thanksgiving. But also for a random Thursday night. Because once a year is certainly not enough. And you can even make 'em ahead of time.

“Sweet potatoes with firecracker flavor” is what we’re hearing about these lovely, albeit unexpected, sweet potatoes. And just 10 minutes of barely any effort. Who loves you?!

Four ingredients and one simple technique that will leave everyone asking—maybe even demanding—you for more. A keeper of a side dish.

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.

This is not the Chex mix of your childhood. This is something completely different. And its greatness simply must be experienced to be truly understood.

Birthday bashes. Cocktail parties. Thanksgiving dinner. Tuesday nights. These are but some occasions we've watched these disappear.

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.

"Oh my God." "This may be the best potato gratin I have ever made." "Easy to make and oh so creamy." That's what we're hearing about this simple yet splurge-worthy side dish.

Strange how such a sweetly stunning sensation can be just sugar, cream, flour, and vanilla. Couldn't be easier—or more enticing.

A sweet-tart side dish sensation. These carrots of any--or many--hues take a turn for the better when braised in olive oil with a pinch of saffron and a splash of vinegar.

Made the old-fashioned way, this gravy is terrific on fried chicken and even better on mashed potatoes. Cross our hearts.

Your newest go-to appetizer. (Or, on lazy nights when you feel like indulging, your dinner. Don't forget the wine.)

Simple yet spectacular green beans thanks to the perfect technique from Alain Ducasse.

Bitter. Sweet. Floral. Herbal. Citrusy. Elegant. Classic. Fizzy. Magical in all ways. That's what folks are saying about this lovely little cocktail. Cin cin.

Ah, sassafras. It plays oh so nicely with ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and anise to enhance the smoky, salty goodness of glazed ham.

To us, perhaps the best part of Thanksgiving--right up there with the people at the table--is the leftovers. This behemoth is turkey, cranberry, stuffing, gravy, and mayo, oh my.

Holiday leftovers put to magnificent use! Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy are layered in muffin tins to transform your day-after-Thankgiving-clean-out-your-fridge experience. Leftover cranberry sauce on the side optional.

This Christmas and Thanksgiving dish of wild rice is combined with freshly roasted chestnuts, cranberries, and apricots then baked in the oven. The sweet and savory notes hit just the right spot with guests.