Brunch

If you’ve never made yogurt at home, you’re in for a treat. It’s a rewarding process that gives you an appreciation for the role that bacteria play in our lives—and it yields delicious, versatile yogurt you can enjoy without any additives or artificial ingredients.

In this colorful dish, sweet beets are zipped up with lime, yogurt, and garlic. If you only have Greek yogurt on hand, thin it down with a little water or milk; you’re looking for a sauce that’s thin enough to drizzle. You can use any kind of beets here. Red and candy cane beets are sweeter than yellow beets, but all work wonderfully well. Or use a combination for the most stunning presentation imaginable.

Simply put: this is the most indulgent, decadent breakfast you can prep in advance for Christmas morning.

If your jam is too thick, a few pulses in a food processor will loosen it up—no need to add water.

The peas may bring good luck, but the bacon definitely brings good flavor.

No secrets here—the key to the buttery flavor and signature texture of monkey bread is the brioche dough.

No pressure cooker? Cook it the old-fashioned way.

Assemble this easy sausage, egg, and cheese casserole at night, then put it in the oven (straight from the fridge) the next morning for a quick and casual breakfast.

Store-bought tubes of polenta are the ultimate appetizer shortcut: just slice and toast in the oven, top with wild mushrooms and Fontina, then bake until melty and irresistible.

This classy appetizer is just as delicious as deviled eggs, but a whole lot easier to make.

Rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and allspice, this bacon-wrapped roast is rich with holiday flavor. The impressive but quick-cooking recipe can easily be halved to serve a smaller crowd.

This buttery vanilla-scented bread makes an excellent addition to any brunch—or turn it into French toast for double the luxury.

The crispy sugar-and-spice coating on these toasted challah bites takes this comfort-food snack to the next level.

If you have English muffins, cream cheese, and strawberries, you can make these faux danish breakfast treats in a snap!

This simple dish relies on my favorite tomato sauce and freshly cooked polenta made better than ever with a little added ricotta.

When the holiday excesses are over and the lights are low, the time comes for quiet, simple dinners. This light, lively pasta is a welcome relief from the weeks of heavy protein.

These pork chops are a fantastic way to take advantage of fall flavors. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. Or, you can just skip the spice mixture and add a second cinnamon stick.

When you cook broccoli gratin on a sheet pan, every single morsel gets an ample coating of crunch.

There are some flavors that beg to be paired, and sweet potatoes and ginger are in that category. This smooth, puréed soup is rich and comforting, ideal for fall evenings.