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The Biscoff cookie crust is fantastic.

It’s shrimply the best.

If you like pecan pie, you’ll love these bars.

A classic for good reason.

You won't miss the crust.

Broccoli is a great vegetable to keep on hand. It’s hearty and delicious, and an easy way to round out a meal with something green. If you find yourself avoiding fresh broccoli in the store because you’re worried it will go bad before you can get to it, the frozen stuff is just as healthy, and there are easy ways to make it taste great. (In fact, frozen broccoli is great for bulking up a skillet meal, pairing with protein in a stir-fry, or adding to soup in a flash.

It’s perfectly creamy.

Cheers to the holidays.

We tried every method out there to come up with the very best.

Now that Halloween is behind us (how the heck did that happen!?), I immediately have to brace myself for the rushing tidal wave that brings in the holiday season. My to-do list immediately grows longer as I begin planning family gatherings, testing new Thanksgiving recipes, and pondering edible gift ideas. It’s a chaotic time for sure, but I look forward to every single minute of it. One thing I have learned over the years is that you can never start too early.

Yee-haw!

We can’t stop making them.

Her recipe is seriously delicious. (But I do have some notes!)

The salad that will steal the show.

You’ll want to make them all winter.

It’s ready in under 30 minutes.

It’s got the perfect crunch.

If your vegetable drawer is still stuffed with squash after you’ve already grilled it, made gratin, or packed it into a quick bread, it’s time to take a cue from Southern potlucks and holiday spreads, and make a cheesy yellow squash casserole. Squash casserole is a classic meat-and-three side dish in which mild yellow squash is baked in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and topped with a buttery cracker topping.

We promise you’ll fall in love, too.

We all know that the best part of Thanksgiving dinner are the side dishes. And I have really great news when it comes to sticking with vegetarian Thanksgiving sides: Nearly all of the most crowd-pleasing side dishes are naturally meat-free. From the mashed potatoes and stuffing to the cranberry sauce and everything in between, we’ve got 40 can’t-miss vegetarian sides for your Thanksgiving dinner.

When you’ve eaten just about all the turkey sandwiches you can stomach, it’s time to get a bit more creative with Thanksgiving leftovers. Enter: this decadent turkey stew. Chunky vegetables, shredded turkey, and a creamy, almost gravy-like broth come together in less than an hour for an irresistible seasonal bowl that fills your house with the aroma of a home-cooked holiday meal. Here’s how to make it. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover turkey.

Mashed potatoes have found their match.

You’ll love it.

The toasted pecan graham cracker crust is so irresistible, you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful.

The secret’s in the filling.

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake, anyone?

The sauce is so gooey.

They’re almost impossible not to like.

Five layers of peanut butter perfection.

Spoiler: it’s because of brown butter, garlic, and Parm.

Just sweet enough.

No roadtrip required.

Eat your greens.

Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious.My heart beats a little faster when I talk about caramel cake. The tender yellow cake, the thick, crystalline frosting that marries caramelized sugar and butter — it’s an easy cake to fall in love with.

Some days are more balanced than others, and that’s perfectly fine!

Even better than the classic cake.

Cheesy and velvety smooth.

Traditional lasagna is a once-a-year project for me. I love it deeply, but it’s rare that I can carve out time for it. When it does happen, it’s in the dead of winter when I have absolutely nothing else to do but spend the entire day in the kitchen.While it’s impossible to beat the classic version — with a homemade bolognese sauce and, when I can manage it, homemade pasta — I’m all about an easier version that makes lasagna a much more frequent occurrence.

They're ever-so-slightly crisp on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside.

I’ve never met a lasagna I didn’t love. Yes, there’s something about the way it’s assembled — with the rich sauce, melty cheese, and juicy bits of browned meat blanketing the noodles — but what really makes it stand out is how the ingredients come together for a warm, comforting meal. And that’s exactly what you can expect when you tuck into a bowl of this slow cooker lasagna soup.

You can have it all.

A great fall dessert.

We have quite a collection of slow cooker recipes on our site. We really just can’t get enough of the appliance’s versatility and ease. And while we’d have a tough time picking out our favorite recipes from the bunch, you, our readers, definitely have your favorites. These 10 slow cooker recipes are the most popular of all, and for good reason — they’re comforting crowd-pleasers that can easily go on repeat on the dinner roster.

A bowl of warm rice pudding is like a comforting hug on a dark, dreary day. It’s fragrant, creamy but not too rich, subtly sweet, and easily adaptable to your taste, whether you feel like a sprinkling of cinnamon or some plump, chewy raisins. And it truly is one of the easiest puddings you can ever make, starting with a short ingredient list of kitchen staples with infinite customization possibilities.

It screams fall.

The broth is so delightfully smoky and flavorful.

The secret’s probably in your pantry right now.

Only better!

It's so easy and satisfying.

The stew is rich and flavorful.

It starts with jarred sauce, but tastes homemade.

Don’t forget the crispy herbed topping.

The potatoes are loaded with flavor while being incredibly soft and tender.

Freeze it now, enjoy great lasagna later.

It's a game changer.

It has the perfect blend of spices.

A creamy, dreamy mac & cheese that you can prep days ahead of time and just pop in the oven.

Oreo cookie crust + brownie + chocolate pudding + whipped cream = heaven.

You’ll want to eat this on everything.

It couldn’t be easier.

Roasted vegetables can’t wait for a spoonful.

So rich and decadent, it tastes straight out of a restaurant kitchen.

The gooey cheese topping is incredible.

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Who doesn’t love mini marshmallows?

A fast and fancy at-home cocktail you can serve all year long. Egg white included!

It’s simple, but looks impressive.

They’re both iconic.

Meet the game-changer we all need.

Time to turn on the oven.

You'll never guess the secret ingredient.

The gravy is pure perfection!

It’s so comforting.

While summer may be “corn season”, I welcome a serving of creamed corn on my plate any time of the year. Whether I’m holding a paper plate at an outdoor cookout or my grandmother’s fine china during the holidays, there’s nothing better than sweet corn simmered with rich butter and cream. If you’ve only been served creamed corn from a can, it’s time to see how simple and comforting homemade creamed corn can be. Here’s how to do it.

Even pecan pie purists loved it.

Sweet heat, crispy-creamy sweet potatoes simply can’t be beat.

I wasn’t expecting to love it so much.

It’s great warm or chilled.

My family devoured it.

Quick and easy.

These creamy, caramelized coins are almost too good to be true.

The ultimate fall treat.

The perfect fall meal!

It’s packed with so much flavor.

How easy is that?

It’s the complete package.

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Everything I know about cornbread dressing — and Thanksgiving — I learned from my mother, which she in turn learned from her mother. It is a long line of resourceful Southern cooks, and I trust them with this important meal completely. The secret? It’s all about the butter! My very wise nanna once said, “Whatever the amount of butter called for in a dressing recipe, double it, triple it, heck, even quadruple it!

It results in perfect squash every time.

Time to break out that amaretto.

Bookmark this recipe for future pie-baking endeavors.

The marshmallows melt into every bite.

Easy and impressive.

Make room for dessert!

Worth waking up for.

So easy to make!

I married into a family that believes pretty much everything is made better with cheese. I can’t say I blame them, because these potatoes are so decadent and showstopping that I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to go back to the original. What’s more is that these mashed potatoes are the ideal make-ahead side dish.

With one delicious twist.

I can’t stop making it.

Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious.Anyone else here think that the stuffing is the best part of Thanksgiving dinner? I love its mix of textures and flavors – the buttery aromatics, herbs, and broth-soaked bread — oh mama, that’s good stuff!

Think Pocky stick, but peanut butter.

It’s all about the salty, crispy Parm.

Start with the lasagna!

Cacio e pepe is one of my favorite simple pastas — just spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, and freshly cracked black pepper come together in a creamy (without a drop of cream!), cheesy sauce. My version adds a little twist: gochujang paste. It’s a one-ingredient upgrade that completely transforms the dish by adding depth, umami, and a subtle kick of heat that blends perfectly with the cheese and pepper.

Getting dinner on the table during the week can be a feat even in the best of times. Making that happen when you’re juggling a busy schedule can feel almost impossible. To avoid ordering takeout, eating a bowl of cereal, or grazing through the pantry, we lean on a roster of reliably quick and easy weeknight dinner ideas.

It’s no secret that one of the best ways to enjoy Brussels sprouts is when they’re deeply crispy and caramelized. While there are several paths that can get you there — including high-heat roasting and air frying — there’s nothing quite like the taste and texture of Brussels sprouts that have been deep-fried.

The sweet and tangy miso glaze is a Brussels sprout's best friend.

The rice is so creamy and herby.

Make it once and eat it all week.

Ah, pumpkin pie. It’s a recipe filled with nostalgia, a creamy combination of sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and custardy filling, baked in a homemade pie crust and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Thanksgiving isn’t the same without it.

The sauce is everything.

Who knew that what coffee cake is missing is coffee?

Just wait and see what happens.

They're not just for meatless Mondays.

Somehow it’s even better the next day.

It's a family favorite.

Sure, warm egg white bites hit the spot when I’m hungry and in a rush. And I have a soft spot for the lemon loaf and trio of cake-y petite vanilla bean scones, which my mom used to pick up for me whenever she stopped for an extra-hot latte on her way home from work. But the very best thing from Starbucks’ bakery case is their pumpkin bread. It doesn’t matter whether I’m buying it at 6 a.m.

Ready in a jiffy.

My mother-in-law isn’t a baker, but she has a serious sweet tooth. When she pulled out a chocolate-smudged cookbook on our first shared Thanksgiving holiday, she turned straight to the chapter on pies — and specifically, a recipe for whipped cream-topped chocolate pie. Ever since, I’ve accepted chocolate pie as a welcome addition to any holiday spread.The version I’m sharing here is one I know she’d be proud of.

Trust me, it’s really that good.