Gather your favorite people, share the cooking, and celebrate Thanksgiving with a table full of wonderful seasonal dishes. Let’s face it. For many of us, the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the turkey—it’s everything that goes with it! The creamy macaroni and cheese, buttery cornbread, colorful roasted vegetables, fresh autumn salads, and all those wonderful...Read More

An elegant, seasonal Thanksgiving menu with a spectacular vegetarian centerpiece, beautiful vegetable dishes, and all the comforting flavors of the holiday. Who says Thanksgiving needs a turkey to feel like a feast? Some of the most wonderful flavors of Thanksgiving come from the side dishes—the roasted vegetables, buttery potatoes, savory dressings, rich gravies, and fragrant...Read More

This isn’t your everyday macaroni and cheese. Tender pasta is folded into a rich, velvety sauce made with sharp cheddar, nutty Gruyère, and a hint of Dijon mustard, then baked beneath a golden blanket of buttery breadcrumbs and crispy shallots. The contrast between the creamy interior and crunchy topping makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for...Read More

If you’re looking for a vegetarian main dish worthy of the Thanksgiving table, this Wild Mushroom and Leek Wellington is a lovely place to begin. A savory filling of mushrooms, leeks, shallots, garlic, herbs, and a touch of goat cheese is wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until crisp and golden. The result is...Read More

Tender butter beans simmered in a fragrant tomato and coconut sauce make a wonderfully comforting meatless supper. Garlic, ginger, and warm spices give this curry plenty of flavor, while the beans’ naturally creamy texture makes every spoonful satisfying. Using canned beans keeps preparation simple enough for a weeknight, with most of the ingredients coming straight...Read More

A pot of well-seasoned black beans and a bowl of fluffy rice can make a remarkably satisfying supper. Onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano give these beans a savory foundation, while fresh lime juice brightens their earthy richness. A little of the beans’ own cooking liquid creates a luscious sauce for spooning over the rice. Starting...Read More

Creamy pinto beans, tender potatoes, and a savory broth make this a wonderfully satisfying soup for a cool evening. Smoked paprika lends a gentle, woodsy warmth, while onion, garlic, and a little cumin bring out the earthy flavor of the beans. There’s no need for bacon or ham—the vegetables and seasonings give the pot plenty...Read More

A pot of beans, a handful of pasta, and a few everyday vegetables come together beautifully in this rustic Italian soup. Known as pasta e fagioli—simply “pasta and beans”—it’s the kind of satisfying meal that has helped generations of home cooks feed a family well. This version begins with dried white beans, saving their flavorful...Read More

Some soups are made for settling in at the end of a cool fall day. This hearty mushroom and farro soup begins with a generous tray of mushrooms roasted until deeply browned, concentrating their earthy flavor. Leeks, garlic, and thyme build a fragrant broth, while farro adds a pleasantly chewy texture that makes each bowl...Read More

Pumpkin brings a little sweetness and plenty of substance to these savory enchiladas, filled with black beans, sautéed onion, and warm spices. Roasting the pumpkin first gives it tender centers and caramelized edges that hold their own against the smoky red enchilada sauce. Tucked into corn tortillas and baked beneath a bubbling layer of cheese,...Read More