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Once you make the batter, all you need to do the next morning is plug in the waffle iron.

Losing the mashed potatoes would just be insane, but even classics can be tweaked. The tang of sour cream gives the illusion that this recipe is not as rich as the cream, butter, and milk would imply. The next day? Form leftover potatoes into cakes and fry them up—in butter, of course.

Transform leftover turkey into the ultimate grilled cheese.

Sure, it’s optional, but trust us—you really want to make this.

This salsa verde is an herby alternative to cranberry sauce.

If you like your carrot soup extra spicy, pass some chili sauce at the table. The coconut balances out the heat.

Crispy shallots are an addictive garnish on this slaw.

Bone-in turkey breasts are easy to find, and as impressive as a whole bird when you roast them in butter and herbs.

We recommend using a finely ground cornmeal for these; it will give them the ideal texture.

Aptly named beluga lentils look like little beads of caviar. They cook quickly, and they hold their shape. Use them in this recipe, or substitute.

Leave a nice amount of stalk attached to the broccoli florets: It’s pretty, improves your yield, and has a great texture.

Once you master the technique for sufganiyot, you can fill the stuffed doughnuts with whatever you like, including this vanilla cream.

Sorghum is a favorite ingredient of Blackberry Farm chef Joseph Lenn, who thinks of the grain when he thinks of fall flavors.

This Mexican-inspired turkey torta recipe is stuffed with turkey, lime, cilantro, and pickled red onion. Great for leftovers!

Use leftover biscuits and any bottled barbecue sauce for this creation.

This creative sandwich uses two leftovers: turkey and stuffing.

A side dish that’s equally good with a crusty steak, broiled fish, or seared lamb chops. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

Sugar will crystallize if you stir it while it cooks, so be patient and stick with using the pastry brush while you wait.

This cut of pork can be very lean, so take care not to overcook it or it will be dry. Ideally, it should still be a little pink in the center.

Pomegranate seeds sub in for cranberries in this bracing, colorful relish.

Letting the mushrooms cook undisturbed is the best way to get a good sear. Resist the urge to stir until they’re browned.

A dry brine with garlic and herbs can be applied directly to your turkey's skin for a few hours, delivering big flavor and less hassle.

Basil is wilted like a leafy green in this thai beef stir fry recipe, then added raw at the end for a double dose of its aromatic flavor.