Cookbooks
A Perfect Pear
Fresh rosemary and pear give this nonalcoholic drink full fall vibes.
Howitzer
Bourbon and peach come together in this Southern take on a French 75.
Soft-Boiled Tea Eggs
This version of tea eggs features a soft-boiled, slightly oozy center that’s simmered in a comforting blend of oolong tea, soy sauce, and aromatics.
Celery Stalker
This vegetal take on the French 75 uses lime, cucumber, and celery bitters.
Upside Down Plantain Omelet With Scotch Bonnet Salsa
Serve this plantain omelet at your next brunch with friends.
Turkey Neck Gumbo Over Rice
We'd always make this turkey gumbo shortly after Thanksgiving.
Cauliflower Rice and Beans
Cauliflower is an excellent stand-in for rice in this health-conscious take on a dish beloved by so many cultures.
Kransekake (Wreath Cake)
There is nothing quite like this Scandinavian-style cake tower. For Christmas, the Kransekake is decorated to look like a Christmas tree.
Coquito
Add the creamy Puerto Rican coconut and rum drink known as coquito to your festive cocktail rotation and enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney and Pistachios
If you think chicken salad is boring, you haven’t had good chicken salad.
Crispy Smashed New Potatoes With Lime, Cilantro, and Spices
New potatoes are boiled in salted water until just soft, then smashed and pan-fried until they are crispy on the outside.
Risotto al Limone
Vibrant extra-virgin olive oil, instead of butter, adds the finishing touch to this lemon risotto.
Smoked Turkey
If you have a smoker, this low-and-slow smoked turkey recipe from Myron Mixon is a hit any time—not just Thanksgiving. When you make it, you’ll see why.
Chocolate Doberge Cake
This rich chocolate Doberge cake layers light sponge with chocolate pudding and vanilla buttercream.
Pindi Chana
This spiced chickpea dish, pindi chana, gets its name from the city of Rawalpindi.
Puris
This crispy fried bread is the perfect accompaniment to scoop up gravies and vegetable dishes in a thali.
Corn Mint Raita
Fresh corn is the star of this cooling raita, which serves as a palate cleanser between bites of spicier dishes.
Mille-Feuille
Mille-Feuille means “a thousand leaves.” This French dessert is a delicate tower of puff pasty and cream.
Gâteau Basque
Simple in concept (if not in execution) and not too sweet, this sturdy gâteau Basque is suitable for any occasion or time of the day.
Shortcut Black Bean Chili
Caramelizing onions with bell pepper, tomato paste, garlic, and spices sets the stage for a shortcut vegetarian chili.