Classic Pecan Pie

Our pecan pie calls for honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and freshly roasted pecans for deeper, richer flavor and a big nutty crunch.

Perfect Apple Pie

We’ve tested dozens of apple varieties, pie crusts, and baking techniques to develop the ultimate apple pie. Still easy as…you know.

Red Wine–Braised Turkey Legs

Not a fan of white meat? Go for crisp-skinned braised turkey legs in a savory red wine gravy.

The Best Dinner Rolls (Fluffy, Crusty, and Chewy)

Fluffy, crusty dinner rolls, thanks to techniques from bagel-making and Japanese bread.

Stuffing Waffles

Cook your stuffing in a waffle iron to maximize its crispness.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts doused in a maple-balsamic vinaigrette and topped with bacon and pecans.

Basic Turkey Gravy

The traditional Thanksgiving gravy made with drippings from the bird, for a sauce that's pure turkey gold.

Southern-Style Unsweetened Cornbread

A Southern staple, done right.

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

The best cooking method for the most tender cut of meat around.

Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

The key to creamy mashed potatoes is retaining their starches by cooking them directly in their jackets.

Silky Sweet Potato Pie

A fully DIY approach to a Southern classic.

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère

Cheesy, gooey, crisp-crusted, and satisfying.

Deep-Fried Sous Vide Turkey Porchetta (Turchetta)

This porchetta-inspired turkey breast is cooked sous vide, followed by a stint in a hot oil bath, Peking duck–style.

Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins

A better vegetarian answer to the turducken.

The Best Vegan Stuffing

Mushrooms give this vegan dressing a hearty, meaty feel.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, a rich, buttery, toffee-like flavor, big chocolate chunks, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Spice-Rubbed Butterflied Smoked Turkey

Smoky, juicy, fork-tender turkey with a deep smoke flavor.

Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

Done right, chocolate cream pie is a study in contrast: rich and light, creamy and fluffy, chocolate and vanilla, too.

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tender roasted sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, and a touch of honey.

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

A special salt is the key to this amazingly easy mac and cheese.

Sautéed Green Beans With Mushrooms and Caramelized Cipollini Onions

Green beans, mushrooms, and onions in a stove-top side dish that brings out the flavors of a classic green bean casserole.

Ultra-Crispy New Potatoes With Garlic, Herbs, and Lemon

A thick, craggy, crunchy crust that stays crunchy even after a couple circuits around the table.

Southern Cornbread Dressing With Oysters and Sausage

Naturally sweet cornbread is combined with sausage, herbs, vegetables, and chopped oysters.

Duck à l'Orange

The sauce for this duck à l'orange recipe is designed to walk the tightrope of flavor, perfectly suited to cutting through the richness of the roasted duck.

29 Christmas Cookies to Spread the Holiday Cheer

The best holiday cookie recipes, whether you're giving them, swapping them, or keeping them all to yourself.

5 Gin Drinks for Holiday Entertaining

A No-Fuss Chocolate Yule Log That’s Easy to Roll

How to make a no-crack chocolate roulade, perfect for your holiday Yule log.

Calm, Cool, Collected: The Only Way to Jelly Roll

The easiest and most effective method for ensuring a jelly roll won't crack or tear.

How to Make the Best Holiday Cookie Assortment

How to mix and match cookie styles for the best holiday assortment.

Shell Game: How to Serve Oysters on the Half-Shell at Home

For easy entertaining, bring the raw bar home.

A Crash Course in Mastering Pie Dough

Everything you need to know when making a pie dough from scratch.

A Royal-Icing Tutorial: Decorate Christmas Cookies Like a Boss

Forget the North Pole—the magic of Santa's workshop is right in your kitchen.

This Flowchart Will Find Your Signature Holiday Cocktail

Make finding the perfect holiday drink fun and interactive—with flowcharts!

The Most Popular Kitchen Tools We Recommend

The year's most coveted kitchen tools and equipment.

Stock Up for the Holidays With These Go-To Spirits

The Food Lab: The Truth About Brining Turkey

Is there any point to brining your next turkey?

We Aged Eggnog for 1 Year to See if It's Worth the Wait

Is aged eggnog really mellower and more complex than fresh? We put it to the test.

Cookie Science: How Baking Soda Works

The mysteries of baking soda explained.

I Don't Know From Goose: A Jewish Christmas Story

How a starry-eyed fantasy of a Dickensian Christmas became a tradition.

Christmas Beef: A Delicacy for Only Me

When beef is scarce, a Christmas tenderloin is a delicacy beyond belief.