Nut Free
Burnt Broccoli and Crushed Olive Salad
Here we give you chargrilled flavor, minus the grill; deeply browning the broccoli in a cast-iron skillet instead.
Chocolate Mousse
This rich and silky chocolate mousse recipe is really just two easy recipes—chocolate custard and whipped cream—combined to make one elegant dessert.
Amethyst Sour
This twist on the whiskey sour adds blueberries—plus a touch of amaro and funky rum.
Porchetta-Style Roast Pork
Rely on the seasonings of porchetta—fennel seed, crushed red pepper, and garlic—to give more-manageable pork shoulder enormous flavor.
Crispy Smashed New Potatoes With Lime, Cilantro, and Spices
New potatoes are boiled in salted water until just soft, then smashed and pan-fried until they are crispy on the outside.
Crispy, Creamy Sheet-Pan Mac and Cheese
What’s the best part of a baked mac and cheese? The crispy edges, obviously. This sheet-pan recipe maximizes the crunch.
Smoked Turkey
If you have a smoker, this low-and-slow smoked turkey recipe from Myron Mixon is a hit any time—not just Thanksgiving. When you make it, you’ll see why.
Wild Mushroom Risotto
If you can get your hands on fresh wild mushrooms—and these days, it’s not hard—this wild mushroom risotto recipe is the best way to show them off.
Gâteau Basque
Simple in concept (if not in execution) and not too sweet, this sturdy gâteau Basque is suitable for any occasion or time of the day.
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
A few tricks make this hearty weeknight black bean chili recipe great.
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Making these chocolate pots de crème isn’t quite as easy as pouring cream into jars, but it’s not far off. If you love chocolate pudding, you’ll adore this dessert.
Easy Butter Beans With Tomato and Marjoram
Fasolka po bretońsku, as these beans are called in Polish, are earthy and full of flavor, delicious eaten with fresh, crusty bread and nothing else.
Quick White Bean and Ham Gratin
This quick cassoulet-inspired dinner uses ham and cannellini beans instead of the duck, sausage, and traditional flageolets.
Garlicky Sausage Stuffing
Italian sausage and a heap of Parmesan cheese lend signature flair to the easy Thanksgiving stuffing recipe.
Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
This classic frosting couldn’t be easier to make and is a must for finishing red velvet and carrot cakes (or a batch of cupcakes). Using vanilla bean paste gives it a pretty speckled look, but if you don’t have it on hand, pure vanilla extract will lend the same flavor.
Banana Cream Pie With Bourbon Whipped Cream
This banana cream pie recipe reminds me of homemade banana pudding but with a kick.
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Sweet, tart homemade cranberry sauce is the key to a bright and balanced Thanksgiving meal—and it’s easy to whip up in just 20 minutes.
Hot Toddy
A classic hot toddy is a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening—and it only requires three ingredients and some boiling water.
Rich Turkey Gravy
This easy turkey gravy recipe uses the drippings from the bird (deglazed right in the roasting pan) to give you maximum flavor with just three ingredients.
Gâteau Chocolat-Menthe (Chocolate-Mint Cake)
The quality and freshness of the mint is key to this chocolate-mint cake recipe.