Content tagged with “Thanksgiving”

Creamy Parsnips & Pears
For a delightful change from mashed potatoes, try this velvety puree made with earthy parsnips and sweet autumn pears....

Mixed Greens with Grapes & Feta
Contrasting sweet grapes with savory feta cheese and crisp, colorful greens, this salad makes an elegant first course.

Turkey & Stuffing for Two
You don't have to skip the traditional Thanksgiving dinner if it's just the two of you - and you also don...

Southwestern Rubbed Turkey
Smoked paprika is the key to the turkey rub in this recipe. It can be purchased in gourmet markets and online at www....

Cranberry Mole
Making mole (a traditional Mexican sauce) doesn't have to be an all-day process - and eating it doesn't have...

Flourless Chocolate Torte
A treasured family recipe for Passover chocolate-apple torte, updated to be lower in fat and still incredibly rich-...

Flourless Sponge Cake
A perfect ending to a Passover seder.

French Silk Pie
Bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa meld with a shot of fresh brewed coffee to give an ultra-rich flavor to...

Chocolate Cheesecake
The chocolate flavor in this rich and glossy cheesecake is deepened by the addition of coffee.

Cranberry-Raspberry Jellies
Deliciously addictive, these simple fruit candies have an intense cranberry-raspberry flavor and a consistency vaguely...

Gingered Cranberry-Pear Cobbler
Cranberries add a particularly pleasing tartness and color to pears. Fresh ginger, lemon and vanilla brighten up the...

Tequila-Spiked Pan Gravy
A somewhat more traditional alternative—or addition—to the Cranberry Mole, this quick pan gravy repeats the...

Butternut Squash & Pepita Dressing
This rich, crunchy stuffing is the perfect side to the Southwestern turkey. Look for pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) at...

Roast Duck with Dried Cherry Sauce
Tired of the same old turkey on the holiday table? This could be the year to switch to duck. It's easy to cook and...

Citrus Ginger Cake with Spiced Orange Compote
The flavor of this spiced orange compote improves with time so make it a day ahead or the morning of your party. Serve...

Rustic Pesto Tart
Talk about easy! Almost everything in this pesto-cranberry tart is store-bought. Although the tart can be enjoyed...

Potato Salad in Radicchio Cups
With a store-bought or leftover roasted chicken, this hearty curried chicken salad is ready in a snap.

Pomegranate Cosmos
Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual cocktails “to order.” Or for...

Pear-Ginger Shooters
Fresh ginger and fragrant cinnamon infuse this chilled pear soup. Serve it in large shot glasses. Guests may add a...

Mississippi Spiced Pecans
Make plenty of these mildly sweet and salty nuts—they are great to have on hand over the holidays.

Mini Greek Pizza Muffins
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike.

Squash Rounds with Shallot-Cider Sauce
A richly flavored caramelized shallot-cider sauce turns baked butternut squash rounds into a beautiful starter or side...