Recipes

Crisp raw broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, red onion and salty sunflower seeds in a creamy, tangy dressing, with smoked almonds standing in for the usual bacon. A make-ahead potluck favorite that gets better as it chills.

A thick, creamy one-pot soup of nutty wild rice, browned cremini mushrooms, carrots, celery and spinach in a thyme-scented broth. Hearty, comforting and just right for a chilly fall evening.

Slowly caramelized onions simmered in a rich, savory vegetable broth with thyme and a splash of white wine, then broiled under toasted baguette and bubbling Gruyère-style cheese. The French bistro classic, made without beef broth.

Tender roasted acorn squash halves filled with a savory-sweet quinoa stuffing of apple, celery, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and fresh herbs. A colorful vegan main dish for fall dinners and the holiday table.

Creamy Arborio rice stirred with sweet roasted butternut squash, fresh sage and Parmesan-style cheese, then topped with crispy sage leaves. A cozy fall dinner that feels special but uses simple ingredients.

A thick, cozy Italian soup of white beans, small pasta, carrots, celery and kale simmered in a tomato-herb broth. One pot, mostly pantry staples, and on the table in about 50 minutes.

Pillowy, golden pull-apart dinner rolls brushed with melted butter straight from the oven. A simple yeast dough made with pantry staples, and easy to shape the night before for a stress-free holiday.

Silky mashed sweet potatoes scented with vanilla and cinnamon, baked under a crunchy, buttery brown sugar and pecan streusel. A classic Southern-style Thanksgiving side that sits happily between side dish and dessert.

A bright, jewel-red cranberry sauce simmered with fresh orange juice and zest and a hint of cinnamon. It takes 20 minutes and a handful of ingredients, and tastes far better than anything from a can.

Buttery, fluffy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with a rich, savory mushroom gravy made from browned cremini mushrooms, thyme and vegetable broth. The vegetarian Thanksgiving side nobody will guess is meatless.