Dinner

And on top? A condiment made up of walnuts, anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes that’s the ultimate umami bomb.

Basil is a mere garnish in this nutty, cheesy, peak-season pesto sauce.

Many vegan cream sauces rely on blended nuts or steamed cauliflower, but this sauce is made of beans and pasta water alone—no soaking or blending necessary. It’s important that the beans are adequately hydrated: Once you start mashing, make sure there’s plenty of pasta cooking liquid in the pot and don’t let it evaporate.

This unconventional (and dairy-free) take on potato gratin strikes the perfect balance of rich and bright thanks to jammy tomatoes and a generous dusting of zingy fresh horseradish.

These Persian potato fritters are miraculously crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and taste best dipped in a quick ‘n’ zesty yogurt. 

Tingly Sichuan peppercorns and tart black vinegar pack a one-two punch in Hetty McKinnon’s shredded stir-fried potatoes.

These extra creamy (and extra cute) tiny potatoes are reminiscent of sour cream-slathered potato pierogi, which is a very good thing.

Fresh herbs, loads of noodles, and a glorious amount of brown butter make this mushroom-packed rice pilaf main course-worthy.

Carla Lalli Music's ingenious shortcut for perfectly browned pork chops is the weeknight dinner cheat code we all need.

Even though we could devour every last one of these hearty stuffed mussels on our own, we recommend making this feast a group activity. 

All the peppery, cheesy pleasure of the Roman classic in crispy, sliceable potato form.

Tossed in a sticky, spicy honey glaze, these freezer-aisle fries are our most beloved texture: crispy-gone-soggy. 

Stop hunting for that roasting pan you never use! This Thanksgiving turkey and gravy recipe requires nothing more than a rimmed baking sheet and a wire rack.

We did away with the worst part of roasting squash—the prep! Instead, we roast it whole until tender, tear it into big pieces, glaze it, and roast it again.

Embrace braising season with juicy bone-in pork chops simmered in a rich wine-and-tomato based sauce.

This streamlined approach to making mole cuts down on ingredients without sacrificing flavor for a rich, velvety sauce that’s layered under crispy-gooey cheese.

This extra-savory take on the Southern classic might be our favorite excuse to buy corn out of season.

Mellow roasted garlic and sweet-salty miso paste bring big flavor to this buttery, easy-to-love mash.

Tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins for a no-fuss sauce that comes together in minutes.

If plopping an entire stick of butter into a pot of noodles is your idea of a good time (it’s definitely ours), this saucy shrimp and salami pasta is for you.

A Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.

This sweet-tart salad gets its satisfying crisp-crunchy texture from floral Asian pears and nutty raw cauliflower.

Everything you want from a Thanksgiving stuffing, with just enough heat to keep you coming back for more.

The solution to legume doom: This citrusy marinated bean salad with crunchy greens and big chunks of salty feta.