Christopher Testani
Extreme Thanksgiving Leftovers
Spurred by the anticipation of a kitchen full of turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes, we got a little carried away thinking up nine other ways to use them
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
This gorgeous-looking salad, featuring Tuscan kale and brussels sprouts, is a bright alternative to more heavy sides.
Spiced Glazed Carrots with Sherry and Citrus
Citrus brightens up the flavor of this glazed carrots recipe. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.
Rich and Silky Turkey Gravy
Good gravy begins with good stock. At least one day (and up to four days) before the feast, make your own rich turkey stock. For a recipe, see our Do-Ahead Turkey Stock (click for recipe); in a pinch, you can use store-bought low-salt chicken broth, but the results with homemade are incomparable.
Wild Rice, Fruit, and Pecan Stuffing
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without needing to loosen your belt—this wild rice and pecan stuffing recipe contains no bread.
The Fluffiest Mashed Potatoes
Quickly cooking peeled, diced potatoes, then letting them dry slightly, will give you consistently light mashed potatoes.
Swedish Meatballs
These Swedish meatballs, which are adapted from the ones served up at Smörgås Chef in NYC, get their distinctive flavor from nutmeg and allspice—and just a bit of sugar. Do like they do at the homey West Village restaurant and serve them alongside whipped potatoes and lingonberries. You can find lingonberry preserves, a Scandinavian favorite and classic accompaniment to meatballs, at IKEA or online.
