25 Perfectly Sized Recipes for Small Holiday Celebrations
Why cook for a crowd when you're only hosting a handful? These recipes have the same big flavor but are scaled down to feed a modest-sized holiday gathering.
Roast Whole Turkey Breast with GravyA perfectly cooked, crispy-skinned turkey breast can be just the ticket for a sm…
Turkey Rice Soup with Mushrooms and Swiss ChardNo one wants to toil over turkey stock on the day after Thanksgiving. But what i…
Rustic Bread Stuffing with Dates and AlmondsWe’ve updated our turkey methods but never reworked stuffing. The time had come.
Skillet-Charred Green BeansSkillet-charring produces deeply browned green beans with satisfying chew.
Acorn Squash with Brown SugarTired of mealy, stringy squash that takes an hour to bake? We wanted it faster a…
Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and B...Have 10 minutes? You can make the best Brussels sprouts that you’ve ever tasted.
Beets with Lemon and AlmondsOur simple method saves time, intensifies flavor, and even yields a beet-enriche…
Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese, Pecans, ...For great caramelization, don’t drown squash in sugar or syrup. Instead, sharpen…
Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Pine NutsFor tender, richly caramelized florets, we threw out the culinary rule book.
Braised Red Potatoes with Lemon and ChivesWhat if you could get the creamy interiors produced by steaming red potatoes and…
Garlic-Parmesan Mashed PotatoesFor just the right balance, we started by examining how garlic flavor works.
Best Baked Sweet PotatoesThe goal—creamy flesh with deeply complex flavor—is entirely different from what…
All-Purpose CornbreadWe wanted a cornbread with a tender, fluffy crumb and a thick, crunchy crust. Bu…
Bitter Greens, Carrot, and Chickpea Salad with Warm...For tender, lightly wilted greens, forget the salad bowl and get out your Dutch …
Pan-Steamed Asparagus with Shallots and HerbsWe combined two cooking methods to make tender, crisp, flavorful asparagus.
Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate a...Have 10 minutes? You can make the best Brussels sprouts that you’ve ever tasted.
Roasted Smashed PotatoesHow do you produce spuds with mashed-potato creaminess and crackly-crisp crusts …
Roasted Delicata SquashTired of struggling to peel and cut heavy-duty squash? Try something more delica…
Gâteau Breton with Apricot FillingHailing from France’s Brittany coast, gâteau Breton boasts a bright jam filling …
White Bean and Mushroom GratinOnce you know the building blocks that create savory depth, you won't miss the m…