Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange 4 large shallots, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and 2 lb. medium carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, season with kosher salt, and toss to coat. Roast until carrots are mostly tender, 27–32 minutes. Transfer half of carrots to a cutting board and … Read more
Cooked hot and fast, thinly sliced brussels sprouts become crisp-tender and lightly wilted, a happy Goldilocks option between roasted and raw. The golden raisin agrodolce is a tangy foil, its sweetness cutting through the sharpness of the brussels sprouts. Make sure your pan is ripping hot so the sprouts have every chance of developing blistered … Read more
In 1936, agriculturalist George Washington Carver published two versions of glacéed sweet potatoes in a farmers bulletin. Forty years earlier, legendary chef Fannie Farmer included her recipe for candied sweet potatoes in what would become her eponymous cookbook. This is to say, The dish most often known as “candied yams” has a long history on … Read more
Welcome to BA Bake Club, a community of curious bakers. Each month senior test kitchen editors Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic share a must-make recipe and dive deep on why it works. Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here. This shareable pull-apart monkey bread will … Read more
Cookbook author and baking authority Abby Dodge created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. “The flavor of this dessert relies on the apples, as they can range from sweet to tart and everything in between,” says Dodge. She recommends using a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. The McIntosh variety is sweet and juicy, and … Read more
Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°. Toss 1 lb. precut ½” pieces butternut squash and 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Push squash to one side and arrange 4 thick-cut bacon slices on other side. Bake until bacon is lightly browned, … Read more
All the creamy tang and autumnal color of a pumpkin-flavored cheesecake, with none of the normal cheesecake drama. This twist on the classically burnt confection from northern Spain cooks up in a springform pan (no water bath required) lined with parchment paper—a dark top with cracked sides isn’t just expected, it’s very much encouraged! Warming … Read more
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Salad is the sleeper hit on any holiday spread, and this crunchy kale and brussels sprouts salad recipe is a shoo-in for annual family favorite. The almonds are toasted in a bit of olive oil, infusing them with extra-savory flavor, while the dressing is made from … Read more
Step 1 Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat oven to 350°. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Step 2 Whisk 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon, 1½ tsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, and ¾ tsp. ground cloves in a small bowl to make pumpkin pie spice. Whisk 3 … Read more
Beets get the full luxe treatment here. First, they’re roasted, then torn into chunks and cooked in a sticky maple-Dijon-balsamic glaze until lightly charred. The craggy crevices of the torn beets allow them to absorb all the flavors of the tangy glaze, which mellows some of their natural sweet earthiness. The char brings a subtle … Read more