Oven Bake
Fall Squash and Leek Bread Pudding
You can simplify this side dish by using just one cheese, but the blend of all three will earn it (and you!) celebrity status.
By Quality Eats, NYC
Skillet Stuffing With Sausage and Mushrooms
Thanksgiving stuffing in less than an hour? Believe it. Cooking and baking the stuffing in the same skillet not only saves time, it cuts down on dishes.
By Anna Stockwell
Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash With Cranberry Agrodolce
The cranberry sauce for this holiday-ready side does double duty: It looks gorgeous (and tastes great) drizzled over roasted squash and sweet potatoes, but it’s also an excellent turkey condiment.
By Anna Stockwell
Cheesy Delicata Squash and Kale Casserole
Thinly sliced squash and kale (plus plenty of ricotta cheese) combine in a lasagna-like casserole that's perfect for a hearty winter dinner.
By Katherine Sacks
Mom's Stuffed Peppers
Give this American comfort food classic an Italian-American twist with ground beef, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce.
By Adriana Trigiani and Mary Yolanda Trigiani
Gujarati Eggplant and Sweet Potato "Lasagna" With Kadi Sauce
This playful Indian take on veggie lasagna pairs chickpea-flour noodles with eggplant, sweet potatoes, and chile- and ginger-spiced tomato and yogurt sauces.
By Vikram Sunderam
Roasted Pumpkin, Marjoram, and Blue Cheese Frittata
Bunker in for cold weather with this cozy, autumnal frittata.
By Donna Hay
Crunchy Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
Bite-size and crispy, these mushrooms are always a crowd favorite. The star ingredient here is the nutritional yeast, a plant-based ingredient that has the power to add a savory, cheesy flavor to basically anything.
By Alexandra Shytsman
Sweet Potato Casserole With Graham Cracker Streusel
Embrace the sweetness with this maple-kissed casserole, topped with a playful pecan-graham crumble and toasty marshmallows.
By Mindy Fox
“Tofurkey” With Mushroom Stuffing and Gravy
Set aside store-bought faux turkey roasts and place this stunner on your holiday table instead. The vegan loaf is packed with tons of flavor, thanks to miso-infused tofu, a pecan-mushroom stuffing, and a soy-maple glaze.
By Katherine Sacks
Oven-Baked Beef Meatballs
Berbere, the Ethiopian chile-based spice blend, punches up these baked meatballs while a quick sauté of radishes, garlic, and wilted kale rounds things out.
By Josef Centeno
Detroit-Style Pizza
Detroit-style pie is a thick, rectangular pizza with super-crispy edges, and the sauce is layered on top of the cheese. It is sometimes twice baked, and always delicious.
By Amy Emberling and Frank Carollo
Stuffed Shells with Marinara
Nothing feels more decadent than giant shells of pasta filled with creamy mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta.
Chicken Escabèche
Spiced with cumin and coriander and sweetened with golden raisins, this hearty, tangy chicken stew couldn’t be simpler to throw together.
Tomato Tart With Chickpea Crumble
A combination of pistachios and chickpeas adds filling protein and rich flavor in this update on the classic summer tart.
By Katherine Sacks
Fish Packets With Snap Peas and Tomatoes
An easy herbed butter infuses fish and vegetables with rich flavor in this family-friendly dinner.
By Katherine Sacks
BBQ Pork Chops with Herb-Butter Corn and Sweet Potatoes
You don't have to fire up the grill to enjoy a taste of barbecue. This pork chop dinner makes use of the broiler to get those smoky, charred flavors on the table anytime you want them.
By Katherine Sacks
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas
A tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dipping sauce and a pretty carrot- and mango-ribbon slaw add a refreshing twist to this crowd-pleasing dinner.
By Katherine Sacks
Tomato Salad With Feta And Pistachios
Serve this salad as soon as it is assembled so all of the tomato juices and flavor stay where they belong.
By Mina Stone