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Spiced Halloumi Salad with Cranberry Dressing

Made from goat’s milk, haloumi is a mild cheese that has a similar consistency to feta, yet not as delicate. Its meaty traits make it a substantial part of any dish, and it’s a great..... read more

Monkey Bread with Cranberry Orange Sauce

Posted by HUNGRY, Special Contributor

Monkey bread is as fun to eat as it is delicious. It takes a bit of attention to prepare, but the results are well worth it. Chef Art Smith makes a cranberry-orange sauce for you to dip the sweet..... read more

Bacon-Blanketed, Herb Roasted Turkey

Posted by The Runaway Spoon, Special Contributor

This is the turkey. I’ve been perfecting this for many years now. I must say, it is a showstopper, and delicious to boot, because I treat it well. I send my turkey to a bacon spa. It gets a..... read more

Lentils with Herbs and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted by Eataly, Special Contributor

These lentils make a quick, flavorful, and simple side dish that's fantastic with roast meats. To keep the texture interesting, half of the lentils were left whole instead of puréed, and..... read more

'I Poured Turkey Drippings Into Soap' and More Thanksgiving Horror Stories

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor

Everyone has that story of the turkey coming out too dry, or grandma forgetting to defrost it beforehand. Even chefs. [slideshow:476965] We surveyed a good number of chefs to ask their... read more

How to Make Your 10 Favorite Takeout Meals at Home

Posted by HellaWella, Special Contributor

Just because you’ve always ordered pad thai from a restaurant doesn’t mean you can’t cook it yourself. The same goes for takeout classics like General Tso’s chicken, tikka... read more

Laura Bush's Green Beans and More Recipes

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor

Check out our editors' picks for the best recipes from food sections around the country. NY Mag The natural air freshener that is quince gets caramelized with honey. LA Times Try a cherry pear... read more

Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Posted by Vicky Cohen and..., Special Contributor

This vegan gravy goes well with our Pretzel- and Cashew-Crusted Tofu, but feel free to experiment and try it on other protein mains as well, or maybe just serve it over pasta. Sautéed..... read more