Nut-Free

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.

This is a labor of love that will make other people love you, which is reason enough to give this recipe a try.

This homemade pasta dough is easy, texturally resilient, and versatile enough to form into any shape.

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.

Corn nut “magic dust” delivers a big pop of corn flavor in this savory Thanksgiving side.

This deliciously moist sweet potato cake recipe from Baltimore’s Crust by Mack is stacked high with thick layers of salted cream cheese frosting.

Whatever you call it (au gratin potatoes, potato gratin, that cheesy potato thing), this classic dish never disappoints.

Featuring cornmeal and fresh corn kernels.

This luscious, impossibly tender brisket is the dinner party main you’ve been searching for—and you can make the whole thing in advance.

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.

This Thanksgiving essential is easy enough to make while the turkey rests.

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.

These fluffy buns combine the classic folded-over shape of Parker House rolls and pillowy texture of a milk bread dough—perfect for your holiday table.

Brussels sprouts get a high-heat roast (key for crispy edges and zero boiled-cabbage flavor) before getting tossed in a sweet soy glaze.

Generous swooshes of homemade onion dip provide a soft landing for tiny, crispy Hasselback potatoes.

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.

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.