Recipes

Golden, bubbling baked mac and cheese with a creamy cheese pull, the classic make-ahead Thanksgiving side dish. Looking for an easy baked mac and cheese you can make ahead for Thanksgiving dinner? This is the one: tender macaroni in a silky cheddar and gruyère sauce, finished with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb crust. It is the side dish people go back to for seconds, and it is just as good at a potluck or a cozy Sunday dinner. Short video showing a baked mac and cheese coming

Classic pecan pie with a glossy caramel filling and toasted pecans, served with whipped cream. There is always one dessert that disappears first on the Thanksgiving table, and more often than not it is the pecan pie. Glossy, gooey and crowned with toasted pecans in a buttery crust, it is the kind of classic that makes the whole meal feel complete. A short video showing the classic pecan pie coming together, from pressing the crust to the finished, sliced pie. Why Pecan Pie Be

Glossy, tangy-sweet cranberry sauce you can make ahead for Thanksgiving. Wondering how to make cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries? This classic Thanksgiving side comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients and turns out glossy, tangy-sweet and far better than anything from a can. Short video showing the cranberry sauce coming together, from fresh cranberries and orange to the finished glossy sauce in a white serving bowl. Why Homemade Cranberry Sauce Is Worth

A crunchy, hearty taco salad you can make in about 25 minutes. Looking for an easy taco salad recipe that feels like a real dinner? This classic American favorite brings together seasoned beef, crisp romaine, black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes and melty cheddar, finished with creamy avocado, sour cream and fresh salsa. Short video showing the taco salad coming together, from the seasoned beef to the finished bowl topped with cheddar, avocado, sour cream and salsa. Why Ta

Five classic Thanksgiving recipes, ready to print and cook. Thanksgiving is really about the table: a golden turkey, a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, a casserole or two, and the stuffing everyone reaches for first. We put the five dishes that make that table into one printable set, so planning the menu feels calm instead of chaotic. Short video showing the five Thanksgiving dishes in the set: roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casser

Herb-rubbed whole chicken, slow cooked until tender and golden. There is something deeply comforting about a whole chicken that cooks itself. Season it, set it in the slow cooker, and let the house fill with the smell of herbs and lemon while you get on with your day. This is the kind of easy family dinner that feels like a Sunday meal on a busy Tuesday. Short video showing a whole chicken seasoned, set in the slow cooker with vegetables, cooked low and slow, and carved golde

Golden, crisp-topped and full of sage: classic herb stuffing for the Thanksgiving table. Classic herb stuffing is the side dish that quietly steals the show at Thanksgiving. The edges turn golden and crisp, the middle stays soft and savory, and the smell of sage and butter fills the whole kitchen. It is also one of the easiest dishes on the menu, since most of the work can be done ahead of time. What You Need You only need simple pantry-friendly ingredients: crusty bread, but

Seven colorful layers, zero cooking: the party dip everyone goes back for. A 7-layer dip is the kind of appetizer that never makes it back to the kitchen. It is creamy, cheesy, fresh and a little bit tangy all at once, and it looks beautiful in a clear dish where every layer shows. Best of all, there is no cooking involved, so it is perfect for game day, holiday gatherings and potlucks. What You Need The layers are simple pantry and fridge staples: refried beans, ripe avocado

Golden, juicy and full of herbs: the Thanksgiving turkey everyone will ask about. A roast turkey with herb butter is the kind of centerpiece that makes the whole table go quiet for a second. The skin turns deep golden and crisp, the meat stays juicy, and the kitchen smells like rosemary and sage. It looks impressive, but the method is simple and very forgiving. What You Need You only need a whole turkey, butter, garlic and a handful of fresh herbs: rosemary, sage and thyme, p

Five Italian pasta classics, ready to print and cook. Some dinners never go out of style, and Italian pasta is at the top of the list. This set brings together five classics that Italian home cooks have made for generations, each one simple enough for a weeknight and special enough for guests. Short video showing five Italian pasta dishes in a row, from creamy carbonara to golden baked lasagne. Five Dishes, Five Moods Carbonara is the rich, silky one, made the Roman way with

Fluffy, buttery and topped with silky homemade gravy: the classic Thanksgiving side dish. Creamy mashed potatoes with homemade gravy are the dish that disappears first from the Thanksgiving table. The potatoes are fluffy and buttery, the gravy is silky and rich, and together they turn any holiday plate into comfort food at its best. The whole recipe takes about 45 minutes and serves 8. What You Need For the mashed potatoes, you need 3 pounds of golden waxy potatoes, 6 tablesp

Five easy non-alcoholic mocktails, from virgin mojito to peach iced tea. Hosting a party, a holiday dinner or a lazy summer afternoon? These five non-alcoholic mocktails look festive, taste great and come together in just a few minutes, so everyone at the table gets a special drink in hand. A short video showing five non-alcoholic mocktails in a row: virgin mojito, virgin piña colada, Shirley Temple, sparkling cranberry mocktail and peach iced tea. Five Mocktails, One Simple

Creamy, spiced and topped with a crunchy brown-sugar pecan streusel: the sweet potato casserole that never lasts. Sweet potato casserole is one of those Thanksgiving sides that vanishes from the table first. It is creamy, lightly sweet and warmly spiced, with a crunchy brown-sugar pecan streusel on top that makes everyone go back for a second scoop. Best of all, you can prepare most of it a day ahead, which leaves more room in the oven and more time with your guests. What You

Five festive bakes, one printable set. Christmas baking is at its best when the plan is simple. A tray of iced cookies, a loaf for the neighbors, a pan of warm cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning: that is the kind of holiday table people remember. This set brings five of our favorite festive bakes together in one printable download. Short video of five Christmas bakes: gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, peppermint bark, cranberry orange bread and cinnamon rolls. Five Bakes,

Creamy green bean casserole topped with golden crispy onions. No Thanksgiving table feels complete without a dish of creamy green bean casserole. It is warm, savory, crowd-pleasing and one of the easiest sides to make ahead. Short video showing green beans being trimmed, simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce and baked under crispy onions until golden. Why Green Bean Casserole Became a Holiday Classic Tender green beans in a silky mushroom sauce, finished with crunchy golden oni

Creamy deviled eggs with smoked paprika and fresh chives. No holiday table feels complete without a platter of deviled eggs. They are creamy, a little tangy, easy to make ahead and gone within minutes of hitting the buffet. Short video showing deviled eggs being peeled, filled with creamy yolk filling and finished with smoked paprika and chives. Why Deviled Eggs Never Go Out of Style Deviled eggs have been a party staple for generations. "Deviled" simply refers to a spicy, ze

Five easy Halloween recipes, one printable download. Halloween parties are won on the snack table. A pumpkin made of cheese, cookies shaped like witch's fingers and a bubbling green punch turn an ordinary spread into something guests actually take photos of. We picked five of our most-loved spooky recipes and put them together in one printable set. A 10-second video revealing five Halloween party recipes one by one: witch's finger cookies, pumpkin cheese ball, spider cupcakes

No-bake black cat sandwich cookies: the cutest treat on any Halloween table. Looking for a Halloween treat that kids can help decorate and adults will actually want to eat? These black cat sandwich cookies are glossy, adorable and need no oven at all. Short video showing black cat sandwich cookies being dipped, decorated with ears, candy eyes and whiskers, ending on the finished cookies on a Halloween platter. Why These Cats Win Every Party Table Cookies, a shiny black coatin

Silky, creamy and made without any cream: authentic Roman spaghetti carbonara. Few pasta dishes are as loved, or as misunderstood, as carbonara. The real Roman version is made with just a handful of ingredients, and the creamy, glossy sauce comes from technique, not from a carton of cream. When it is done right, every strand of spaghetti is coated in a silky sauce with crispy, savory bites of guanciale in every forkful. Short video showing how spaghetti carbonara comes togeth

Mozzarella eyeball skewers: creamy, savory and just creepy enough for Halloween. Every Halloween table needs one dish that makes guests pause, laugh and then reach for a second. These mozzarella eyeball skewers are exactly that: soft, milky mozzarella pearls staring back at you, each with an olive pupil and bloodshot veins, tucked between ruffled salami and juicy cherry tomatoes. Short video showing how mozzarella eyeball skewers come together, from the mozzarella pearls and