Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
When boiled sweet potatoes come out of the pot, they can look ready to mash but still hold more water than you expect. Drain them well before you mash, and … Learn more
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
The saucepan starts with a jumble of firm berries, sugar, and juice; then, one by one, the cranberries pop and turn the liquid a deep ruby red. I like watching … Learn more
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Steam clouds the pot as the potatoes drain, and that’s the moment I used to rush past. A little water clinging to them can leave mashed potatoes loose once the … Learn more
Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing from Scratch
The bread cubes should feel dry and crisp before they meet the broth; if they still bend, the finished stuffing can turn heavy instead of holding its shape. I learned … Learn more
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
When the drained potatoes go back into the pot, a steady ribbon of steam rises from them. That’s the moment that decides whether mashed potatoes turn out creamy or waterlogged. … Learn more
Southern Cornbread Dressing
The onion and celery soften in butter, and their sharp smell gives way to something rounder and savory. That’s when the dried sage goes into the skillet, and the kitchen … Learn more
Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
The bacon starts to sizzle before the Brussels sprouts ever hit the pan, and that rendered fat is what gives this side its savory start. I used to toss everything … Learn more
Sugared Cranberries
The first bite gives you a quick crackle of sugar, then the cranberry’s sharp, juicy tartness comes through. That contrast is what makes sugared cranberries more interesting than a plain … Learn more
Turkey Gravy from Drippings
Pan drippings look like one glossy pool when they first come out of the roasting pan. After they settle, though, the fat rises and the darker juices collect underneath. Separating … Learn more
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
The onions soften first, then the broth picks up their sweetness while the turkey cooks above them. That gentle, covered heat is what makes Slow Cooker Turkey Breast a practical … Learn more