Thanksgiving

The only better than not having to turn on the oven for this pie is that you can also make it ahead.

This recipe would also work with small cipolline onions or larger torpedo-shaped shallots.

The mix of lettuces and crisp vegetables is up to you (and we recommend a mandoline for slicing).

Deboning a turkey breast isn’t difficult (just like cutting the rib bones away from a chicken breast, but bigger), but most butchers will do this for you. Ask for a whole breast, skin on, bones removed when you order it at the meat counter. Click here for step-by-step photos and instructions on butterflying the breast.

Bacon and custardy bread take the usual leftovers-sandwich into brunch territory. An after-meal nap is happening, whether you like it or not. You can thank chef Todd Ginsberg of Fred's Meat & Bread in Atlanta, GA, for this one.

Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it’s magic.

Also known as the one-hour turkey, this spatchcocked bird (ask your butcher) will free up your oven.

Forget too thick, too thin, too lumpy, too greasy, too salty, or just bad gravy. Nobody needs that—especially not you.

The gooey toffee sauce is both absorbed by the cake for a glossy, polished presentation, and served on the side for extra indulgence. 

You don’t have to use a vegan chocolate to make this decadent tart—any bittersweet baking bar will be great.

Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side. 

When Julia Child makes turkey, she really, really, really goes all out. But if you try to replicate it, there might be tears

From making stock to keeping the mashed potatoes warm, your secret weapon this Thanksgiving is a crockpot.

Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to work with a new spin on the traditional turkey sandwich.

You’ll have enough honey syrup that you can easily scale up this cocktail for a crowd. Created in partnership with Chef Watson.

There's no way around it—Turkey Day is busy. Here's your Thanksgiving prep timeline.

Adam Rapoport isn't making pumpkin pie this year. Sorry, Lynne Rossetto Kasper (we still love you!)

What does a Bon Appétit Thanksgiving look like? Here's what our staff is cooking for the big day.

Dry turkey? Cracked pumpkin pie? These videos will show you how to fix even the most disastrous Thanksgiving fails.

Homemade pumpkin pie is great. These doctored-up versions are even better.

When it comes to Turkey Day, we know all about the food. But Thanksgiving outfits and style? For that, we're turning to the professionals.

Why yes, you can start prepping for Thanksgiving a few weeks ahead of time (but don't panic).

When you get right down to it, very few people actually really and truly want a green bean casserole. Lacy fried green beans with an addictive shallot dip? That’s another story, and a great way to use up any leftover beans.

The kids are talking. And they have lots of opinions, especially when it comes to improving Thanksgiving