Resist the urge to rush the meat through browning—it takes 60 to 90 minutes to do this step properly, but your patience will be rewarded with a rich, deeply flavored sauce. Serve with regular or spinach fettucine or tagliatelle....
The secret to achieving the right hearty (but not heavy) texture for this stuffing is to use good-quality whole-grain bread. The stuffing is cooked outside the turkey so vegetarians can enjoy it, too....
Potatoes and leeks are a classic flavor pairing, and here, they come together in luscious, creamy mashed potatoes. Serve with roasted chicken or meatloaf, or as a bed for seared or baked fish. This recipe doubles or triples easily but add the milk in increments,...
This rich, creamy side dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser Brussels sprouts, pan-roasted in brown butter until tender and nutty, are mixed with sweet, earthy Gruyere and topped with crisp breadcrumbs. For a casual dinner, serve it straight from the skillet....
Roasted sweet potatoes have a lush, tender texture and concentrated flavor. When paired with maple syrup and apples, they make a deliciously sweet side that works with anything from pan-seared steak to roasted turkey....
Topping succulent beef tenderloin steaks with sour-cream-and-Cognac-infused mushrooms turns a weeknight meal into a special occasion. Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes and a light, lemony Boston lettuce salad....
Crisp and somewhat bitter when raw, Belgian endives develop a mellow, slightly nutty flavor when cooked. Pair them with sautéed apples, rounds of hazelnut-coated goat cheese, and a sweet-tart dressing for a salad that's sure to become a weeknight favorite....
In Spain, slices of this sweet fragrant paste, called membrillo, are served atop wedges of rich Manchego cheese as an hors d’oeuvre. Try it with goat cheese as well—or just put it out for breakfast in place of jam. ...