Winter

Related to the turnip, rutabagas are slightly sweet, and their flesh has an orangey hue.

Be sure to rub the turkey with the spice mixture the day before roasting.

This recipe yields extra gingerbread — enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.

Start this at least one day before serving.

Fresh cardamom and vanilla seeds make for a version that's both sweet and sultry.

The warm spices in this version are the very essence of the holiday.

The pineapple may be unexpected, but it brings all the flavors together and makes them shine.

This no-muss, no-fuss cranberry sauce recipe gives you the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving roast turkey.

Fresh kumquats and golden raisins make the familiar cranberry sauce new.

The cornbread needs to dry overnight, so start this at least one day ahead.

Easy and elegant: a beautifully simple bird and a rich wine gravy.

If crawfish are hard to find, shrimp make a good stand-in.

Here's a classic stuffing to suit all tastes. For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable or mushroom broth.

This rich, custard-like stuffing is also a great main-course option for vegetarians at the Thanksgiving table; it would be nice with a salad for brunch or lunch, too.