Herbed Roast Turkey:
Brushing a simple herb butter over the turkey before and during cooking is a straightforward, time-honored way of achieving great flavor and crisp skin.
Potato Side Dishes:
Mashed potatoes can be the most underrated dish at the table. Here are 14 recipes to give them a boost.
Gravy:
Make this gravy using the drippings that remain in the pan after you've cooked the roast turkey. For additional flavor, add to the finished pan gravy any juices that accumulate on the platter as the turkey rests.
Sourdough-sage stuffng:
Fine bread crumbs make a more elegant stuffing than bread cubes do.
Spiced Pumpkin Cake:
A welcome addition to the holiday table, this simple frosted layer cake can also be made with homemade puréed pumpkin: just peel and seed your favorite variety of cooking pumpkin, cut it into large chunks, steam or boil it until soft, and mash it until smooth.
Best Hot Drinks for the Holiday Season
When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing more delightful than a warming drink. Serve festive hot drinks all holiday season with these 17 recipes.












