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Neither a tamale nor a pie, this cozy Tex-Mex casserole is a mash-up of beefy bean chili and homemade cornbread.

This shrimp scampi recipe gets an extra punch of garlicky flavor from a short marinade before cooking. Serve it with bread to sop up the rich pan sauce.

Caramelized fennel is a revelation, especially when tossed with hot pasta and lots of Parmesan.

Not nachos, but not not nachos—this sheet-pan meal makes for a fun family dinner or game day addition.

These skillet chicken breasts stay juicy and tender, thanks to a sunny cream sauce we’d bathe in if we could.

This easy turkey pot pie recipe makes the most of leftover Thanksgiving turkey and store-bought pie crust—postholiday, we all deserve a break.

A bowlful of this Southern classic black-eyed peas dish on New Year’s Day is meant to bring you good luck all year round.

This is an antidote to every side salad that ever was. Instead of meh greens, it’s got shavings of fennel that bend and twist but keep their refreshing crunch.

Featuring cornmeal and fresh corn kernels.

When Thanksgiving demands green bean casserole but your jam-packed oven has other plans, opt for this buttery stovetop version.

This recipe turns out a creamy, intensely potato-y mash and frees up a burner—clutch when preparing a big holiday dinner.

Whether spooned over cheese, layered in a sandwich, or blended into a smoothie, this flavorful sauce is a guaranteed hit any time of the year.

This easy recipe for tangy red wine vinegar dressing has a kiss of Dijon mustard and maple syrup for balance. Highly adaptable, it comes together in a flash.

A little retro, a lot of flavor, and perfect for your next party.

Flaky fish with a buttery, crispy stuffing crust and a fresh salad makes for a delicious meal using holiday pantry staples—all under 30 minutes.

Post-Thanksgiving turkey disappears surprisingly fast in this strategic sandwich designed like a tuna melt.

Four simple ingredients, one party-ready dip that takes mere minutes to blitz together.

With less sugar and more salt than most other recipes, this buttery, toasted crumb crust is significantly nicer than anything store-bought.

Lovers of the classic salty-sweet Hawaiian popcorn flavor, these nori-seasoned potato chips are for you.

Transform a can of pumpkin purée into a near-instant pasta sauce that delivers major fall feels.

Inspired by Japanese goma-ae and French almandine, this creamy almond butter–based sauce clings to steamed crisp-tender green beans for a speedy side dish.

Think creamed onions but reimagined with the flavors of alla vodka sauce: tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan, and (yup, you guessed it) vodka.

This garlicky, herby, and very thrifty soup takes pantry staples like bread and eggs and turns them into something spectacular.

A long soak is the secret to this French toast’s supremely custardy interior.