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If you don’t have time to make a batch of flageolets from scratch, choose the best canned cannellini beans you can find. We're a big fan of Bioitalia beans.

The gelatin in the mousse stabilizes it, so you can make and fill the roll a day ahead without worrying about it weeping or deflating.

How the heck did chestnuts get so pricey anyway? We investigate

This toast also works well divided into fourths and served as an appetizer.

Be sure to rinse the quinoa before toasting or these supercharged bars could end up bitter tasting.

Infinitely better if made with an all-butter puff pastry; we like Dufour.

Fair to say we're pretty much obsessed with this nut-based (egg-free!) aioli. Try it with walnuts, too.

Why shell out $5 when you can make energy bars at home? Packed with tons of flavor and punch, this DIY super snack will power you throughout the day. The dried prunes in this recipe give the bars a chewy consistency with the ground pistachios function as both a nutrient-rich building block that lends structure and  as a textural element that conveniently contains good fats and proteins to keep you satisfied. Pro tip: Rinse your hands under cool water or give them a quick shot of non-stick spray..…

For a delicate—not brittle—crunch, don’t overbake. It’s okay if the center of the cookie is still pale.

For a high-contrast swirl, go easy when folding in the nut butter. A stroke or two with the spatula is enough.

Believe it or not, we came up with a new way to chop broccoli: Include the stems!

Steaming is back! The vinegar-and-spice-infused liquid flavors the beets as they cook.

Red rice is a short-grain, nutty-tasting type; you can use short-grain brown rice in its place.

These may puff slightly as they bake. For an extra crispy bar press the bars to flatten when they’re still warm using another 8” square pan.

Chilhuacle negro chiles give this mole its traditional flavor and should not be substituted. They’re difficult to find in the U.S., but you can find them—and the other chiles you’ll need—at spicetrekkers.com.

Homemade eggnog is great. This cashew nut nog is better.

Everyone loves brittle, and most people are happy to avoid the holiday shopping crowds, which is why homemade presents like this rule. Learn how to make brittle in this video.

In a classic case of more is more, a beach-ball-size bowl of eggnog turns any house into holiday central.

Live in a magical place where cloudberries abound? Use them instead of the cherries, as they do in Norway.

This recipe comes from the November 1982 issue and is part of our Thanksgiving Hall of Fame series. Nut lovers, this one is for you.

This savory mixture lands somewhere between dip and spread but it's dead on delicious. Like a holiday cheeseball...minus the cheese.

The creamy sesame seed paste isn’t just for hummus: It’s the secret ingredient in these effortless confections.

You can also bake this candy bar of a tart in an 8x8" pan, but whatever you do, toast those nuts.

Just what we want a gluten-free brownie to be: rich and super fudgy. Beating the eggs and sugar for a long time incorporates air into the batter, making for a crackly crust when baked.