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Caramelized by high-heat roasting, all that these parsnips needed was a hint of sage to make fans of us all.

Once separated from the ribs, the pale green leaves of the under-appreciated Napa cabbage are delicate and mild. Tossed with a lemony dressing, creamy avocado, and tiny tomatoes, they make a great cold-weather salad.

Packed into a sealable crock or mason jar, this condiment makes a wonderful gift. Once you become familiar with the recipe, it can be customized: You can take out the horseradish and garlic for a more mellow experience, change the vinegar from cider to red wine for more tang, or sub whole brown mustard seeds for the yellow for a darker, nuttier flavor. One thing to remember: The flavors benefit from two weeks of aging in which to meld, so it's best to start this project a bit before the holidays. If pressed for time, however, simply attach a tag with the date on which you recommend the crock be opened.

Wonderfully festive and fun, these candied star-shaped chips — a favorite among children — have a slight tropical flavor that makes them a sunny treat with or without the strudel.

Salty, crunchy bites, tasting of the sea, complement the lobster gelées' delicate, melting texture.

Beautifully bright green, this herbaceous oil really enhances the anise flavor in the lobster gelées.

This recipe is part of a menu Chef Ming Tsai created for Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate program. Use this syrup to make his Blue Ginger Gimlet.

Editor's note: The recipe below is from Ming Tsai's book, Ming's Master's Recipes. Use 1 cup of glaze as a dipping sauce for Ming Tsai's pork potstickers and cranberry-crab rangoons and the other cup to make his braised short ribs.

These are delicious warm or at room temperature—especially convenient when you're cooking for a crowd.

Begin marinating the olives at least two and up to five days ahead.

Start this at least one day before serving.

The warm spices in this version are the very essence of the holiday.

The pineapple may be unexpected, but it brings all the flavors together and makes them shine.

This no-muss, no-fuss cranberry sauce recipe gives you the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving roast turkey.

Mint brings a hit of freshness to this classic side.

Fresh, sprightly — and so easy to make.