Cooking
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It’s Not Thanksgiving Without White Rice
For my family, this everyday staple is a must at the holidays too.
37 Leftover Turkey Recipes Because Your Holiday Surplus Won’t Use Up Itself
Steamy pot pies, silky rice porridge, and more than one post-Thanksgiving sandwich, which, yes, you do need a recipe for.
24 Thanksgiving Cookies Just as Festive as Pie
Like caramel apple cookies and pumpkin-spiced chocolate chip cookies.
Maria Bamford Needs Help With Her Dream Recipe
On this episode of the Dinner SOS podcast, Chris and Jesse help actress Maria Bamford achieve her dream of making “farm cake”.
71 Festive Christmas Desserts to Bring Joy to Your Mouth
All the Christmas desserts you possibly want, including custardy flan, salty-sweet halva, perfect banana cream pie, and so much more
Store-Bought Fried Onions Are Better Than Homemade
Food director Chris Morocco swears by this supermarket staple.
Add Cornflakes to Your Sweet Potato Casserole
Your relative with a nut allergy will thank you—and everyone else will too.
A Definitive Ranking of Prepared Pie Crusts
Whether you’re making a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie or a summer berry galette, one supermarket underdog got our approval.
A Definitive Ranking of Boxed Cornbread Mix
There were a lot of strong opinions on sweet versus savory.
You Don’t Have to Make Everything From Scratch on Thanksgiving
These store-bought shortcuts are BA-editor-approved.
A Definitive Ranking of Boxed Stuffing Mixes
Only one was deemed worthy to accompany your Thanksgiving turkey.
Apple Cider Doughnut Cake and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like spicy salmon, and chickpea pancakes.
Call In to Dinner SOS With All Your Thanksgiving Questions
We're here to help solve your biggest Turkey Day challenges on Wednesday, November 8
I Need to Feed a Party of 15
Dinner SOS went to Toronto to answer this question and more with Suresh Doss and Eden Grinshpan
36 Diwali Sweets to Light Up Your Holiday Celebrations
From syrupy gulab jamun to fragrant carrot halwa.
Salad Is the Sleeper Side of Thanksgiving
Pick one of these 23 recipes—and watch it be the first dish to disappear.
31 Thanksgiving Pies You’ll Want Again for Breakfast
Cream, fruit, golden-brown pastry…you’d be having that in the morning anyway, right?
19 Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes That Don’t Read Like a Science Project
You don’t need a ton of specialty ingredients to make great gluten-free cookies, just your favorite alt-flour and a few baking basics.
Lettuce Knives Are the Perfect Toddler Knives
At three years old, my daughter was slicing and dicing—and actually helping with dinner.
Gingery Chicken Soup and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like squash pasta and dahi toast.
37 Christmas Cakes That Shine Brighter Than the Tree
When cutout cookies just won’t cut it, turn to these fanciful tortes, lazy-day snacking cakes, and festive multi-layered showstoppers.
I Need Healthy Recipes to Cook Between Work Trips
On this episode of the Dinner SOS podcast, Chris and Rachel help a caller prep quick, nutritious meals for when she’s on the go.
How Long to Cook a Turkey for Maximum Thanksgiving Accolades
Everything you need to know about turkey roasting times, plus tips to optimize the outcome.
The No-Fail Turkey Recipe We Come Back to Every Thanksgiving
For skin that’s always crispy and meat that’s reliably juicy, try this foolproof way to roast a whole turkey.
How to Wash an Apron Without the Strings Tangling
Knots are no fun. Our apron-loving editors have an easy solution.
What Is That White Stuff Oozing Out of My Chicken?
It happened to us. But there’s an explanation—and a solution too.
53 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes and No Jokes About Tofurkey
Coconut-creamy brussels sprouts, twice-roasted maple squash, and more plant-based goodness.
I Need a Restaurant-Quality Weeknight Meal
On this episode of the Dinner SOS podcast, Chris and Kendra help a caller jazz up her midweek cooking routine.
31 Pecan Recipes for However You Pronounce Pecan
Like a staff-favorite pecan butter mochi cake.
For Perfectly Done Baked Goods, Use a Meat Thermometer
This pro tip takes out all the guesswork for cakes, breads, and more.
41 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas From Cozy to Extravagant
These Christmas Eve dinner ideas might ruin you for Christmas day—just kidding, it’s decadence season!
What Is Cornmeal and Which Type Should You Buy?
So many types of cornmeal, so many opportunities to experiment.
For Jing Gao, Doubanjiang Is a Pantry Nonnegotiable
It’s essential to iconic Sichuan dishes like mapo tofu.
31 Carrot Recipes From Crunchy Salads to Tender Cakes
We’ve got glazed carrots fit for a holiday spread, pickled carrots to pile on a sandwich, and obviously lots of carrot cake.
How to Make Stuffing With Whatever Your Heart Desires
Whether you’re a sourdough or cornbread person, this mix-and-match formula is all you need.
What Do You Mean Parmesan Isn’t Vegetarian?
Traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano hinges on animal rennet. But for other Parmesans, it’s more complicated.
How to Store Garlic Like the Precious Jewel It Is
Can you freeze garlic? Is sprouted garlic a goner? Do garlic keepers actually work? Answers right this way.
Which Boxed Mac and Cheese Is Best? We Tried Kraft, Annie’s, Velveeta, and More
The Kraft vs. Annie’s debate is tearing the BA team apart.
This 3-Ingredient Tomato Sauce Is Spicy, Creamy Perfection
Make it for stuffed peppers, baked eggs, weeknight chicken, and more.
29 Puff Pastry Recipes for Fancy Without the Fuss
Store-bought puff pastry rises to the occasion in these easy appetizers, dramatic desserts, and more.
For Easy, Crispy Baked Salmon, You Need Mayonnaise
It’s the secret behind these crackly-skinned salmon bites.
21 Granolas for Whatever Side of the Bed You Woke Up On
Clustery classic? Grain-free? No-nut? We’ve got it all.
Make-Ahead Stuffing Means One Less Thing to Worry About on Thanksgiving
Free up oven space and thank yourself later.
67 Thanksgiving Recipes We Turn to Year After Year
Your best Thanksgiving dinner ever is just a few recipes away.
White Chicken Chili and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like cottage cheese fritters and chocolate chip cookie bars.
27 Stuffing Recipes That Make Thanksgiving Thanksgiving
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, your holiday lineup isn’t complete without this signature side.
I Need New and Exciting Fish Recipes
This week on the Dinner SOS podcast, Chris and Shilpa help two salmon lovers add some new fish recipes to their repertoire.
For Instant (Excellent) Seafood Stock, You Need Anchovy Tablets
Better soups, pastas, and jjigae are just a tablet away.
You Need This XXL Tubular Pasta
It’s a shape so giant, you can even use it as an eco-friendly straw.
You Don’t Need to Press Tofu
In many recipes—crispy tofu nuggets, for example—you can skip this lengthy step.