Entertaining

Tips and picks for shifting the vibe from “any given Tuesday” to special occasion.

From bistro classics like cassoulet and croque monsieur to playful riffs like banana-pudding-inspired Paris-Brest.

Like sheet-pan lasagna for a crowd, dried-cherry pork chops for two, and plenty of apps for whoever you’re serving.

While these shine with sweet or savory fillings, the classic orange Suzette sauce is not to be missed.

Like battered fish tacos, perfectly crispy churros, chicken-fried steak with pepper gravy, and more.

Crispy. Golden. Fluffy. Bubbe would approve.

Like pumpkin flan de queso, rosemary-pear snacking cake, Amish pecan cream pie, and more.

Make this creamy mash days ahead without sacrificing its velvety texture or buttery flavor.

A crisp cookie base, a silky dark chocolate filling, and a glossy ganache top make this the ultimate chocolate cheesecake.

Easier to sip than a cupful of dairy and booze has any right to be.

Like olive-oil-soaked cakes, rosy braised brisket, pillowy strawberry sufganiyot, and latkes galore.

Pomegranate spritzers, chile-cucumber agua frescas, blood orange shrubs, and more drinks with zero alcohol, but a lot of spirit.

Go high-low this year with fresh green beans and mushrooms, Parmesan béchamel, and plenty of store-bought fried onions.

The only way to improve our very best stuffing recipe? Add breakfast sausage.

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

Bake something unforgettable this Thanksgiving: Pecan cream pie layers a buttery nut-filled base with brown sugar custard, a flaky crust, and whipped cream.

Like brown-butter gochujang brussels sprouts, green beans in herby tahini, and cornbread-cheddar biscuits.

We tried seven boxed stuffings, including Stove Top and Pepperidge Farm, to find one worthy of your holiday meal.

Melty American cheese transforms into a silky gravy (yes, really) to make the base for this pastry-clad turkey pie.

Maple-glazed turkey, pumpkin chiffon pie, brussels sprout stir-fry and more iconic recipes.

Claire Saffitz’s cardamom- and cider-spiked apple pie will rival any bakery version.

Like pumpernickel panzanella, radicchio and apples with mustard croutons, and a lentil salad that gets better as it sits.

Like an everything-bagel-inspired quiche, seaweed-filled morning buns, and protein-packed dosas laced with chile and ginger.

We sampled pints from Jeni’s, Trader Joe’s, Häagen-Dazs, and more.