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 Position a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Butter a 3-qt. casserole or 13×9” baking dish and set aside. Step 2 Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a 12″ heavy skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 … Read more
We love a lot of things about hand pies. They can be sweet or savory; enjoyed with a group or stashed in the freezer to bake off individually night after night; and eaten for dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, you can fill them with pretty much anything you’d find in any of our … Read more
It only has six ingredients, but this recipe for lacy pecan cookies yields a big batch perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or impromptu house parties. Combining pecans, sugar, and potato starch in the food processor creates a flavorful base and delicate crumb (all-purpose flour could never, but if you’re in a pinch, cornstarch makes a … 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
This sweet potato cornbread recipe comes together quickly. After just 12 minutes in the microwave—though it also works with a leftover baked sweet potato (or even canned sweet potato purée)—the tubers emerge soft and steamy, ready to be mashed by hand and whisked into the wet ingredients. If you have trouble finding buttermilk, combine milk … Read more
The best apple crumble recipe starts with choosing the right apples, so consider your fruit wisely. Baking apples “can range from sweet to tart to everything in between,” says cookbook author (and expert baker) Abby Dodge, who developed this recipe for Epicurious. Dodge recommends a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious. McIntosh apples are sweet, … Read more
Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or need to put the finishing touches on a strawberry rhubarb pie, this easy oat crumble topping deserves a spot in your repertoire. The cinnamon and brown sugar crunch is a boon to all sorts of baked fruit desserts: Sprinkle it on top of an open-face cherry pie in … Read more
With its bold flavor and unmatched character, this apple pie with cheese-laced crust can make even the staunchest à la mode fan melt. Sharp cheddar cheese provides a salty undertone to the buttery pie crust that complements the sweetness of apple pie filling in a way that vanilla ice cream never could. For the filling, … Read more
This is a classic green bean casserole recipe for the 21st century. Whether you grew up with the canned soup version at every Thanksgiving dinner or this is your first time encountering the storied side dish, it’s guaranteed to impress. This iconic casserole recipe is steeped in post–World War II American culture: In 1955, Campbell’s … Read more