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Italian Pinwheels
Store-bought puff-pastry dough is your secret weapon. Fair warning, though: These savory bites won’t last long. Get the recipe
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Spaghetti Squash Fritters
The dipping sauce is next-level, too
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French Onion Cups
There’s lots of cheese in there (trust us)
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Roasted Garlic and Pesto Strips
The vegetarian version of those bacon-wrapped cheese straws
Crispy Roasted Artichokes
Roasted in the oven until golden and crispy. Served with plenty of garlic aioli for dipping. Get the recipe
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Homemade Cheese Crackers
A thousand times better than the boxed kind
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Goat Cheese and Honey Bites
Start with store-bought puff pastry
Roasted Cauliflower Dip
Roasted cauliflower dip is the new party-friendly recipe you need in your life.
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Beef Flatbread with Herb Sauce
It’s like pizza—only way easier to make
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Spicy Glazed Popcorn Chicken
A sophisticated, less messy version of wings
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Eggplant Parm Bites
Here, classic eggplant parmigiana is turned into delicious finger food. Get the recipe
Roasted Mixed Nuts
Just imagine the smell of freshly roasted nuts, lightly seasoned with herbs and spices, wafting through your very own kitchen. Get the recipe
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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 an entire turkey
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The Fastest Roast Turkey Recipe in the Universe
Believe it: This bird is done in under two hours
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Cheater’s White Wine Coq au Vin
Foolproof and ready in under an hour
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Grilled Flank Steak with Lemon-Herb Sauce
For big, bold flavor, marinate the steak, and then serve it with a fresh herb sauce for an extra boost. Get the recipe
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Sausage with Broccoli Rabe
A dish that’s practically no fuss
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Steak with Beets and Crispy Kale
One pan means minimal cleanup
Stuffed Eggplant
This versatile, light and fresh recipe for stuffed eggplant will please both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Get the recipe
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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
The easiest way to make an Italian meal
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Rigatoni Pasta Pie
An impressive yet easy-to-make pasta dish
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
This is the roast chicken of our dreams
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Garlic Breaded Chicken Breast
Crispy chicken—without frying
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Roasted Drumsticks with Tomatoes
Almost too pretty to eat...almost
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Oven-Roasted Beets and Potatoes
Everyone oohs and ahhs when the turkey is brought out to the table. But that’s not usually the case with the side dishes. This recipe for beet and potato roast is about to change all that. Get the recipe
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15-Minute Microwave Mashed Potatoes
Easiest mashed potatoes ever
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5-Ingredient Red-Wine Cranberry Sauce
This Thanksgiving staple just got an upgrade
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Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Crispy Pancetta-Garlic Bread Crumbs
A veggie side that’s anything but boring
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Baked Cauliflower with Pomegranate Seeds and Thyme
It’s like stuffing, but with the best vegetable of all time
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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
Move over, mashed potatoes
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Stuffing Muffins
Forget a tray of stuffing. Instead, serve portions that are just the right size. Get the recipe
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 vegetable side dish will totally steal the show
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Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash
Give dinner a pop of color (and flavor)
Hasselback Potatoes
Friends, this baked potato recipe is epic. You can fill those crevices with exponentially more toppings (hello, cheddar cheese and bacon) than your average spud. 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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Gluten-Free Apple Rose Tart
Could this dessert be any prettier?
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Biscuit Dough Pumpkin Hand Pies
The cutest fall dessert ever
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Rosé Poached Pears with Ginger and Vanilla
Fruit for dessert just got way better
Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate
Move over, Swiss Miss. Slow-cooker hot chocolate is what holiday dreams are made of.
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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Mini Yogurt Cheesecakes
A lighter take on the classic dessert
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Chocolate-Caramel Pretzel Tart
The right balance of sweet and salty
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Apple-Cider Doughnut Holes
If fall were a dessert, this would be it
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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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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Raise your hand if you like ice-cream cake. Raise your other hand if you like ice-cream sandwiches. Great. (We love them, too.) And when you make our ice-cream sandwich cake recipe, you get to enjoy both frozen treats. Get the recipe
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
You can use the words indulgent and dairy-free in the same sentence. Like to describe this dairy-free cheesecake recipe with blueberry topping. It’s rich yet virtuous, which is achieved without using cream cheese or butter or even flour. Get the recipe