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Italian Pinwheels
Store-bought puff-pastry dough is your secret weapon. But fair warning: These savory bites won’t last long. Get the recipe
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‘Everything Bagel’ Cauliflower Rolls
The best thing since sliced bread.
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Cranberry, Brussels Sprout and Brie Skillet Nachos
Thanksgiving just got even more indulgent.
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Skillet Kale and Fontina Fondue
Gone in 60 seconds or less.
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Crispy Roasted Artichokes
Served with plenty of garlic aioli for dipping.
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Eggplant Parm Bites
We took classic eggplant parmigiana and turned it into poppable little bites.
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Spaghetti Squash Fritters
The dipping sauce is next-level too.
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Spinach Artichoke Squares
It’s like your favorite dip and your favorite pastry had a really delicious baby.
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Roasted Garlic and Pesto Strips
The vegetarian alternative to bacon-wrapped cheese straws.
Cheesy Polenta Bites with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
Polenta piled high with all of our favorite savory adds-ons. Get the recipe
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Cranberry-Brie Puff-Pastry Pops
These are the most grown-up (and delicious) lollipops ever. Get the recipe
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Grilled Cheese Crostini
Brie just got a snazzy new makeover.
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Homemade Cheese Crackers
A thousand times better than the boxed kind.
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Goat Cheese and Honey Bites
Store-bought puff pastry to the rescue.
Roasted Cauliflower Dip
The new party-friendly recipe you need in your life.
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Easy Zucchini Chips
So crispy, you’d never know they were baked.
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Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprout Bites
In our humble opinion, crispy Brussels sprouts should be a food group. Get the recipe
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Coconut Shrimp
Lightly fried with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
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Baby Bloomin’ Onions
Because everything’s better when it’s mini.
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Mozzarella Bites
A bite-size twist on mozzarella sticks. (Warning: Once you pop, you can’t stop.) Get the recipe
Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Orange and Herbs
Because nobody likes dry turkey. Get the recipe
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Maple-Herb Roasted Turkey Legs
Not every feast requires roasting the entire bird.
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The Fastest Roast Turkey Recipe in the Universe
It’s ready in under two hours. Believe it.
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Cheater’s White Wine Coq au Vin
They’ll think you spent hours making it. (Spoiler: You didn’t.)
Pomegranate-Sumac Chicken with Roasted Carrots
We’re swooning over this dish from chef Jake Cohen. Get the recipe
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Grilled Flank Steak with Lemon-Herb Sauce
For big, bold flavor, marinate the steak, then serve it with a fresh herb sauce for an extra boost. Get the recipe
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Dorie Greenspan’s Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges
Have it as an entree or alongside meat or fish.
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One-Pan Roasted Salmon
Hate doing dishes? This one’s for you.
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Sausage with Broccoli Rabe
The easiest dinner in the universe.
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Steak with Beets and Crispy Kale
Completely impossible to mess up.
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Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Sometimes simplicity wins out. This Italian classic requires just six ingredients and takes 20 minutes to make—including the time it takes to boil the water. Get the recipe
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One-Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spend less time cooking and more time eating.
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Rigatoni Pasta Pie
Looks impressive (but it’s secretly really easy).
How to Carve a Turkey
This year we’re not worrying about making a big show of it. Instead, we’re resolved to just do it right. Watch our video to learn the proper way to carve a bird. Minimal mess. Zero wasted meat.
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Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs
The main dish of our dreams.
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Garlic Breaded Chicken Breast
Oh, you thought we fried this?
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Hasselback Butternut Squash
Forget potatoes—butternut squash is about to become your new favorite side dish. Get the recipe.
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15-Minute Microwave Mashed Potatoes
The best way to cook ’em. Seriously.
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5-Ingredient Red-Wine Cranberry Sauce
We laugh in the face of canned.
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Dorie Greenspan’s Maple Syrup and Mustard Brussels Sprouts
So delicious, they could be an entrée.
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Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower
Creamy and cheesy, without the extra carbs.
Ottolenghi Simple: A Cookbook
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Roasted Butternut Squash with Lentils and Gorgonzola
This combo is downright irresistible.
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Green Bean Casserole Galette
A tasty new take on a Thanksgiving classic. Get the recipe
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Chrissy Teigen’s Garlicky Cauliflower ‘Rice’
All hail Queen Chrissy.
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Julia Turshen’s Skillet Cornbread with Cheddar and Scallions
Eat it straight from the skillet.
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Oven-Roasted Beets and Potatoes
Vegetables never looked or tasted so good.
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The Creamiest Brussels Sprouts in the Universe
Aww, look at these little green guys all dressed up.
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
We’re giving the cheesy-peppery treatment to one of our favorite veggies. Get the recipe
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Weeknight Society
Bulgur with Roasted Butternut Squash, Sage and Goat Cheese
Flavorful, warming and so easy to prep.
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Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Crispy Pancetta-Garlic Bread Crumbs
A side that’s anything but boring.
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Julia Turshen’s Sheet-Pan Stuffing with Sausage and Spinach
This. Is. Brilliant.
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Baked Cauliflower with Pomegranate Seeds and Thyme
A stuffing even gluten-free folks can eat.
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Prosciutto and Fig Salad Board
Part salad, part work of art.
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The Best Potatoes au Gratin Ever
Mashed potatoes are so last year.
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Stuffing Muffins
Serve portions that are just the right size. Get the recipe
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Ready exactly when you need them.
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Cauliflower Gratin
A cheesy take on our favorite vegetable.
The Secret Ingredient to Make Potatoes Extra Crispy
Transform boring, mushy potatoes into a crispy, flavorful side dish with this totally unexpected secret ingredient. (Tip: Try them with extra ketchup. They’re life-changing.)
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Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
This veggie side dish will totally steal the show.
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Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash
Give dinner a pop of color (and flavor).
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Charred Sweet Potatoes with Pistachio-Chili Pesto
Savory, sweet and delicious.
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Ina Garten’s Baked Spinach and Zucchini
Permission to smother with cheese: granted.
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Hasselback Potatoes
You can fill those crevices with exponentially more toppings (hello, cheddar cheese and bacon) than your average spud. Get the recipe
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Ranch
Healthy? Check. Irresistible? Check. Get the recipe
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Mini Mason Jar Apple Pies
The easiest upgrade for apple pie ever? Mini mason jar apple pies. The individual portions are just the right amount, and the whole mason jar thing is way more impressive than a boring pie dish. Get the recipe
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Apple-Cider Doughnut Holes
If fall were a dessert, this would be it.
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Cinnamon Sheet Cake with Cider Frosting
You can’t go wrong with this no-fuss cake.
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Sticky Toffee Honeycomb Cake
Enjoy with just a few drizzles of honey for good measure.
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Pumpkin Spice Pecan Rolls
We’d say the creamy icing is optional...but we’d be lying.
Chocolate Glazed Espresso Cheesecake
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up. Sometimes it’s a latte. Sometimes it’s chocolate. Our espresso cheesecake is a little bit of both. It’s New York-style—extra tall and rich—and coated in a chocolate glaze. Get the recipe
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Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon-Roll Crust
That’s right. This pumpkin pie has a crust made of cinnamon rolls. You, too, can achieve rock-star status this holiday—or any day—with this easy-to-assemble treat. Get the recipe
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Gluten-Free Apple Rose Tart
Could this dessert be any prettier?
Lomelino’s Pies: A Sweet Celebration Of Pies, Galettes, And Tarts
Banoffee Pie with Honeycomb
Better save room for seconds... and thirds.
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Mini Caramel Pecan Pies with Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust
These cuties can be summed up in one word: irresistible.
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Sea Salt Butterscotch Tart
Gluten-free doesn’t need to mean a boring plate of fruit for dessert.
Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate
Move over, Swiss Miss. Slow-cooker hot chocolate is what holiday dreams are made of.
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Chocolate-Caramel Pretzel Tart
We love the balance of sweet and salty.
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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
The best part: You just have to assemble it. No mixing or measuring or baking. How simple is that? Get the recipe
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Rosé Poached Pears with Ginger and Vanilla
Fruit for dessert just got a billion times better.
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Miniature Banoffee Cobblers
The cutest take on this traditional pie.
The Genius and Mess-Free Way to Ice a Cake
Presenting the easiest (and most Insta-worthy) way to ice a cake. We’ll give you one hint: No utensils necessary.
Pumpkin Spice Icebox Cake
News flash: There are ways to get your pumpkin fix other than pie. Take this impressive-looking pumpkin spice icebox cake. You get all the autumnal goodness you crave (layers of it, actually) and you don’t even need to turn on the oven. Get the recipe
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Dairy-Free Cheesecake
It’s rich and virtuous, without using cream cheese, butter or even flour. Get the recipe