Smoked Pork Shoulder

With its simple, soulful dry rub and foolproof instructions, this smoked pork butt means no more standing in line for takeout 'cue. Here's how to make it at home.

22 hrs 15 mins

Roasted and Braised Turkey

Tender braised dark meat, moist roasted white meat, and skin so crisp you could weep. The best of all parts of the bird...minus the traditional hand-wringing.

6 hrs 15 mins

Pork Tacos

Almost as good as cramming tacos from a street cart in your piehole late at night with pork juice dripping from your elbow.

9 hrs

Stuffed Winter Squash

Easy. Healthy. Tasty. Insanely versatile. It can even be vegetarian if you please. Trust us when we say you're going to wonder how you ever made it through winter without this recipe.

1 hr 30 mins

What’s Bell’s Seasoning?

Our very own David Leite demystifies Bell's Seasoning, a Northeast Thanksgiving classic that's taking the rest of the world by surprise.

My Kitchen 2.0

After 594 contracter hours, David emerges from the dust and despair of renovating to show off his new kitchen.

Old-Fashioned Roast Turkey and Gravy

This is the real deal: a proper, old-fashioned roast turkey. Simple, straightforward, unfussy, with crisp skin and tender, juicy meat. Talk about a reason to give thanks.

5 hrs

Easy Breakfast Strata

This easy, make-ahead casserole is loaded with eggs, cheese, bread, ham, and plenty of vegetables. Breakfast just got a whole lot more interesting.

2 hrs 45 mins

Goodbye, My Pet

David mourns the loss of his beloved cats, Chloe and Raja, and anticipates life without them. Kleenex required.

In Defense of Grandmother Cooking

Standing and stirring at the stove, patiently allowing something to take its time, seems to be a thing of the past. David Leite explains why it's not.

Oyster Stew

This oyster stew, rich with cream and plump with oysters, is a classic and consummate first course for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

20 mins

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning

An American classic, this indispensable spice blend brings a taste of the Eastern Shore to anything, anywhere, anytime.

5 mins

Venison Bolognese

Meet your newest fave way to prepare venison. Ridiculously rich and sigh inducingly satisfying.

3 hrs 45 mins

French Onion Brisket

Not all briskets need a tomato braise, as this gorgeous sherry-infused recipe shows. Caramelized onions add an ultra rich flavor, too.

1 d

Moroccan Meatballs ~ Kefta Tagine

So many meatball recipes, so little time—though we strongly suggest you make the time for these intoxicatingly spiced little lovelies.

1 hr 5 mins

14 Dad-Approved Father’s Day Recipes

Meat. Heat. And sweet. Just a few of the things the men in our lives love. At least one day a year, we lavish the dads in our lives with all of the above. For inspiration, look no further.

1 hr 30 mins