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Cider, Bacon, and Golden Raisin Stuffing
Meet our new favorite stuffing: two kinds of bread give it a deep earthy flavor, vinegar-spiked raisins lend sweet-tart high notes, and bacon makes it irresistible.
By Mindy Fox
I Hate Marshmallows. Is There a Better Way to Make Sweet Potatoes?
Sugar-drenched and covered in marshmallows? Never again.
By Matt Duckor
Green Bean Salad With Fennel and Toasted Pecan Dukkah
Dukkah—a rich nut and spice blend—is easy to make and lends a zesty kick to this gorgeous crisp salad.
By Mindy Fox
Cracked Black Pepper Pull-Apart Biscuits
Light and fluffy, these peppery biscuits are as good alongside a hearty dinner as they are with jam for breakfast.
By Katherine Sacks
How Can I Make Any Side Dish Ahead of Time?
The best way to ease your day-of cooking load.
By Sheela Prakash
Buckwheat-Rye Pancakes
A combination of whole-grain flours gives earthy, nutty complexity (read: tons of flavor) and a satisfying bite to these delicious pancakes. Make a big batch of the mix to keep on hand, or pack some up to deliver to a friend.
By Chris Morocco
Winter Squash Agrodolce
A vinegar-and-chile glaze adds heat to sweet squash, spicing up the traditional Thanksgiving flavor profile.
By Chris Morocco
Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing
Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it's magic.
By Chris Morocco
Blistered Green Beans With Tomato-Almond Pesto
This sauce, inspired by Spanish romesco, uses cherry tomatoes, which are usually the best-tasting type in the market this time of year.
By Chris Morocco
Roasted Carrots and Red Onions with Fennel and Mint
Toasting the seeds and nuts in oil forms the base of a complex vinaigrette for simple roasted vegetables.
By Chris Morocco
Lemon and Parsley Skillet-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Use the largest skillet you have (a straight-sided 12" is ideal) and a fish spatula.the thin angled edge is just right for helping potatoes release from the skillet.
By Claire Saffitz
Salt-and-Vinegar Rösti
We transformed the regular hands-on skillet method to a very hands-off oven technique.
By Claire Saffitz
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes With Paprika
We wish we could take credit for this double-dairy, paprika-dusted masterpiece of a mash, but we can't. The dish is courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stanek, father to BA's own Amiel Stanek.
By Dr. Andrew Stanek
Celery on Celery Salad
When shopping for celeriac, look for firm, unblemished roots that feel heavy for their size, with a greenish hue.
By Rick Martinez
Celery Root Hash
You can store celery root in the fridge, unpeeled, in an unsealed plastic bag, with a dry paper towel to absorb excess moisture, for up to 3 weeks.
By Rick Martinez
Two-Way Chanterelle and Pear Bread Stuffing
By Julia Moskin and Kim Severson
Rosemary Garlic Potato Bread
I learned the joys of putting potatoes in bread during my time in the Napa Valley, so the flavors here are resonant of that magical place, but don't be afraid to change up the herbs or play with nuts and olives.
By Duff Goldman
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
The most tremendous veggie casserole in the history of veggie casseroles! I started making it around Thanksgiving as an alternative to broccoli-rice casserole, but it has slowly crept into other meals throughout the year. It's irresistible.
By Ree Drummond
Pull-Apart Potato Rolls
Use these to make amazing leftover turkey sandwiches.
By Guard and Grace, Denver, CO